Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

The The South Hams Ultra will take place in Kingsbridge on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 26 and 100 miles.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k distances, on course music, a finisher's medal and family friendly entry rules.

A 55 km Forest of Dean trail race at Beechenhurst featuring varied single track, riverside and ridge sections, on-course aid and medical support, plus a separate canicross category.

A 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe on 10 to 11 October 2026, run as two loops onto the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks; entries require a recent 30 mile completion.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap each hour for 24 hours, with distances from 10k to ultra and on site facilities.

A functional fitness race at Swindon County Ground on 11 October 2026 with solo, doubles and five person relay options and ten exercise stations alongside repeated runs.

A 5-mile mostly-trail race around Restormel Castle and Lostwithiel with over 1000 ft of climbing, held as part of the Cornwall MTRS on 11 October 2026.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon from Broadsands Beach along inland trails and the South West Coast Path with two aid stations and a nine hour cut off.

Off-road family races on 11 October 2026 at Withymead Playing Fields with 2 km, 5 km and 11 km options, organised to raise funds for Marshfield Primary School PTA.

A 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton with about 80% off road, woodland climbs, two cupless water stations and age category prizes.

A community-focused trail event at Blaise Castle Estate offering 1K, 5K and 10K distances, cultural food, live music and activities. Organised by Black Trail Runners to increase ethnic diversity in UK trail running.

Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with fully marked 100 km and 52 km routes along coastal ridges and technical terrain, supported by outposts and mandatory safety kit.

A roughly 12 km off road race on 18 October 2026 through bridle paths and the Imber Range, passing close to the Westbury White Horse. Limited to 200 places, the event offers gender and veteran prizes and a bespoke finisher medal.

Three multi terrain trail runs near Honiton, East Devon on 18 October 2026. Routes of 10 km, 5 km and 3 km feature hills, mud and river crossings, with refreshments sold at the village hall.

A 12.5 miles autumn trail race from Keynsham with two stream crossings, water stations, canicross places and a finisher medal for every runner.

A family-friendly colour run plus a chip timed 5 km trail through Box village and the Bybrook valley on 18 October 2026.

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.

Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.

A weekend obstacle course event at Scorrier House Estate, Redruth, offering 10 km, 5 km and 2.5 km routes plus a dog friendly K9 day. The format focuses on teamwork, mud and water obstacles, with medals and event photos for finishers.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.