Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

Run through the Dorset landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy with a challenging trail half marathon or a 5 mile option. Start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club with on route entertainment and an event village raising funds for local causes..

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Join the Scorpion Run on 10 May 2026 at Symonds Yat Rock for a scenic 10k trail through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with riverside views. Expect gravel tracks and a tough final 1 km climb to the cafe finish with coffee and hot food.

Run the iconic Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, passing Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Weymouth. Choose distances from 10 km to 100 km and tackle a one or two day challenge with full support and a finishers medal.

Race The Tide at Flete Estate in South Devon on 16 May 2026 invites runners to scenic estuary, woodland and beach trails including the Burgh Island causeway. Choose marathon, 15.5 mile or 8.5 mile routes with digital timing and bespoke fini..

Run scenic, fully off road trails around Roadford Lake with options from 1K kids up to a half marathon, plus canicross and family distances. Enjoy a festival weekend of open water swims and triathlon events, medals, snacks and a friendly vi..

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Take on the Maverick Cotswolds Trail at Sudeley Castle and enjoy rolling trails, charming villages and historic views. Routes from 7 km to 50k, fully marked and timed with outposts and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Take on the Beer Blazer on 17 May 2026, a multi terrain run along the Jurassic Coast with cliff top views and pebble beach sections. Enjoy race day refreshments and a BBQ while supporting Beer Primary School.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Portreath to Devoran Quay on a scenic 11.5 mile waymarked trail following historic transport routes. Canicross welcome, with a checkpoint, relaxed timings and a finisher medal.

Run the Taunton Trail 10K or Half Marathon on 24 May 2026 at Taunton Rugby Football Club for an ultra flat, fast route along scenic waterways. Friendly marshals, well stocked feed stations and finisher medals make for a rewarding day.

Tackle the Classic Quarter 44 mile ultra along the stunning south Cornish coast from Lizard Point to Land's End on 6 June 2026. Expect rugged trail, steep climbs and coastal exposure in a challenging yet scenic test of endurance.

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails offers rugged clifftop running along the North Devon and Cornwall coast with dramatic sea views and hefty climbs. Choose from a 37.5 mile ultra, a marathon or a 16 mile route and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle 32 miles of rugged Dartmoor roads in the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra, a single lap with tough climbs and sweeping moorland views around Princetown. Club run atmosphere with a finisher tee, medal and lively after party.

Take on the Oner Ultra Trail Run, an epic 85 mile coastal ultramarathon along the scenic Dorset Coast Path on 6 June 2026. Runners must complete the route within 24 hours for a true test of endurance.

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

BigSea Trails WATER brings runners to the Isle of Purbeck, with a beach start and single lap routes past Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Distances from half marathon to 54k ultramarathon offer sweeping coastal views.

Run along the shoreline from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe on sand and over groynes, choosing 5K or 10K routes with lovely sea views. Great for all abilities, with marshalled support and a relaxed coastal vibe.

Coastal loop at Mount Edgcumbe on 13 June 2026 with 10.5 km laps for 10K, half and full marathon plus canicross and kids races. Camping on site and a short Cremyll ferry links to Plymouth.