Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Run Like Hell is a coastal trail along Cornwall's dramatic north cliffs, a scenic 13 km out and back over varied terrain starting from The Hells Mouth Coffee House. Enjoy sea views, testing footing and friendly local vibes.

Run coast to coast across Devon from Wembury to Lynmouth, crossing Dartmoor and Exmoor on a rugged route with waymarked trails and open moorland. Multiple distances, stocked checkpoints and live GPS tracking keep you safe and fueled.

Total Coastal offers two challenging routes along the South West Coast Path: a 50 km Ultra starting Kingswear and finishing Ness at Shaldon, and a 13.1-mile Half Marathon from Preston Green near Paignton to Shaldon. The courses are multi-te..

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe, crossing wild Bodmin Moor in the 37 mile Smugglers Way. Enjoy live GPS tracking, finisher medals and free race photos while supporting the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile will take place in Boconnoc on Wednesday 6 May 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Explore the scenic Sid Valley Ring on a challenging coastal and woodland course offering 22 km and 13.5 km routes with big climbs, muddy trails and stunning views. Fully marked with aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Run a scenic point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Taunton to Minehead, flat early then coastal and undulating through marshes, beaches and the Quantocks. Well supported but cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler on 9 to 10 May 2026 takes runners along scenic canal, river and coastal trails in Somerset on a challenging 100 mile route with about 9,500 ft of climbing. With a 32 hour cut off, cupless aid and pacers allow..

Experience rugged Exmoor trails from Martinhoe with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland, cliffs, woods and river crossings. Fully marked course, timing and finishers medal make it a scenic challenge for all abilities.

Run a scenic 20 km coastal trail from Portreath to Perranporth supporting Man Down Cornwall, with a medal for every finisher and free race photography. Timed event with canicross option plus optional shuttle back and race t shirt for a fee.

Tackle a scenic 40 mile Ridgeway walk or run from Avebury to Streatley, crossing the rolling chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Limited to 250 entrants, this classic May event blends challenge with stunning countryside..