Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2024-2025

"Race The Light" is an annual trail running event organized by OuterEdge Events, set to take place at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary. The event features an 8.5-mile race through the Flete Estate, including two crossings of the River Erme estuary, making it a race against both the light and the tide...

The Salisbury Plain Winter Edition will take place in Collingbourne Ducis on Saturday 7 December 2024.

The Siblyback Santa Scamper is a family-friendly Santa Run around Siblyback Lake with 3 timed distances to choose from: 5 km, 10 km, and a 2.5 km fun run. The event is Christmas themed, Canicross friendly, and open to participants of various ages. Every entrant will receive a medal, and there will b..

The "Fairytale of Newquay" is a festive coastal running event featuring a Long Half Marathon (15 miles) and an Ultramarathon (30 miles) along the scenic North Coast of Cornwall, culminating at Porth Beach, Newquay. Participants are encouraged to embrace the holiday spirit by dressing up in festive a..

The St Piran's Revenge Trail 10K is an exciting trail race taking place in Perranporth, Cornwall, on December 15, 2024. Celebrating St Piran, the patron saint of Cornish Trail Runners, this year's event features a challenging new course with over 1000 feet of ascent, incorporating beach, dunes, and ..

The "Slow and Dirty" running event is a 19k race along an old railway line, known historically as the Somerset and Dorset line. Despite its name, the race is actually quite level and takes place on a hard surface. The event welcomes runners of all abilities and encourages participants to bring their..

Plain Crazy (Winter) is a challenging 12.5-mile running event set for December 29, 2024, in Warminster. Participants can expect a hilly and scenic course that may feature cold and snowy conditions. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top finishers in variou..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, invites participants to a scenic running event on January 1, 2025. This 7-hour timed challenge features a 5.3k out-and-back course on a former train line, suitable for all abilities, from walkers to seasoned runners. Participants can compl..

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic running event that takes place in Budleigh Salterton, celebrating the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh. The half marathon covers a distance of 13.6 miles, featuring a diverse route that includes quiet lanes, unsurfaced roads, and picturesque landsca..

The Endurancelife | North Cornwall will take place in Polzeath on Saturday 11 January 2025. This trail is organized by Endurancelife. You can run between 6 and 31 miles.

Haldon Night is a winter night running event held annually in Haldon Forest, featuring a variety of trail races including 10K, 5K, 2K, and 1K distances suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants can enjoy a professionally timed race experience with fully marked and marshalled courses. The eve..

The Twilight Run returns to Tehidy Country Park on January 18, 2025, offering participants a choice of 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km distances. This event features no cut-off times, welcomes Canicross participants, and provides personalized bibs along with free race photography. Every runner will receive ..

The Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a series of challenging point-to-point coastal races held along the stunning Cornish Coast Path in the UK. Scheduled for January 24-26, 2025, the event features three race categories: Arc 100 (160 km), Arc 50 (80 km), and Arc 25 (40 km), each set against the backdrop ..

The Endurancelife | South Devon will take place in Beesands on Saturday 25 January 2025. This trail is organized by Endurancelife. You can run between 28 and 34 miles.

Pagan Trails, organized by OuterEdge Events, is a challenging trail running event set in Chagford, Dartmoor. The event features two distances: a Marathon of over 28 miles with 1500m of ascent, and a Half Marathon of over 14 miles with nearly 700m of ascent. Both routes traverse ancient stone circles..

The Pagan Midwinter Marathon is a running event taking place in Chagford, Devon. Scheduled for January 25, 2025, the marathon invites participants to register from February 1, 2024, until January 17, 2025. Entry fees vary for UKA members and non-members, with an increase in prices closer to the even..

The The Dirty Devil Stampede will take place in Bovington on Sunday 26 January 2025. You can run between 5 and 15 kilometers.

The Wiltshire 10 is a ten-mile running event taking place on February 9, 2025, in Melksham, Wiltshire. The race starts at King George V Playing Field and features a certified accurate course. Participants can register in advance, with entry fees varying based on the registration date, and there will..

The Portland Coastal Marathon will take place in Weymouth on Sunday 9 February 2025. You can run between 10 and 26 miles.

The Wild Night Run is a challenging night race held in Dartmoor, known as the South West's toughest night race. Celebrating its 12th year, the event features a 9-mile Wild Bight Run and a shorter 5-mile Mild Night Run, both of which are marked and marshalled. The course includes steep uphill section..