Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

Take on the Westcountry Ultra, a scenic 100 mile run from Taunton to Minehead that winds along canals, rivers and the coast. With tracking, 13 aid stations and a 32 hour limit, it is a true test for serious ultrarunners.

Take on the Westcountry Ultra Flat, a 50 mile point to point ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 from Taunton to Minehead. Enjoy a pancake flat first half followed by scenic coastal climbs, rocky beaches and unforgettable views to the finish.

Take on the Man Up & Down 20k coast trail along scenic North Cornwall cliffs, supporting Man Down Cornwall. Enjoy a timed run, great views and a finisher medal.

Endurancelife Exmoor on 9 May 2026 offers wild, demanding trail running across moorland, cliffs and wooded combes with steep climbs and coastal views. Choose distances from 10K to ultra and earn season leaderboard points.

Take on the Ridgeway 40 Walk on Saturday 9 May 2026, a 40 mile linear challenge from Avebury to Streatley across rolling chalk downlands. Enjoy sweeping views and pass Bronze Age burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and Uffington White Horse.

Challenge yourself on the Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50, a 50 mile trail ultramarathon from Minehead featuring coastal paths, ancient woodland and 7337 ft of climbing. This cupless race has a 16 hour cutoff and stunning West Country scenery.

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Race The Tide at Flete Estate in South Devon offers scenic estuary and coastal trails with beach running and a memorable tide crossing to Burgh Island. Choose from about 29 mile marathon, 15 mile long half marathon or an 8.5 mile woodland t..

Explore the dramatic Dorset Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, via Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Portland Bill. Choose from multiple distances and single day or two day options, with camping at Weymouth and full on course suppor..

The The Maverick Cotswolds Trail will take place in Cheltenham on Saturday 16 May 2026.

Take on scenic off road trails around Roadford Lake with half marathon, 10K, 5K plus canicross and short kids races. Family and dog friendly event with medals, finish snacks and post race beers.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Take on Dartmoor Prison Break at HMP Dartmoor on Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 May 2026. Choose 6, 12 or 24 hour categories and aim to go the furthest along public rights of way while tracked by GPS and earning a medal for every escapee.

Tackle 44 miles of rugged south Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Land's End along the spectacular South West Coast Path with about 5,500 ft of ascent. Choose solo or team relay for a tough and unforgettable coastal ultra.

Tsunami Ocean Trails invites runners to tackle rugged coastal trails between North Devon and Cornwall with 16 mile, marathon and 37 mile ultra options. Expect big climbs, wild scenery and a memorable finish in Bude.

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes..

Run the scenic Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K on 7 June 2026 along a flat, mostly off road route on the Tarka Trail and riverside parks. Enjoy chip timing, a finishers medal and an event shirt for early entrants while supporting a great local..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form..

Run the Maverick Dorset Trail at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage on 13 June 2026. Pick 7 km, 13 km or 23 km routes along the Jurassic Coast with rocky shorelines, steep climbs and stunning sea views.

Take on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge, a trail festival offering distances from 10 km up to a 100 km ultra on scenic Cotswolds paths. Enjoy staffed aid stations, camping and options for solo, team or walker entries.