Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The Conquest of Avalon is a scenic ultra running event held in Somerset, England, finishing in the legendary town of Glastonbury. It offers two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race, both largely following the historic Leland Trail with the 30-miler diverting onto the Lands End Trail. The course f..

The Doone Run is a popular 10-mile (16km) trail race held in the scenic Doone Valley within Exmoor National Park, near Lynmouth. Organized by Ilfracombe Running Club, this event features a challenging multi-terrain course that includes coastal paths, wooded riverside banks, roads, and trails, offeri..

The Chedworth Roman Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Chedworth Village, Gloucestershire, about 6 miles north of Cirencester. The race offers two distances: a challenging 10-mile single lap and a new 5-mile lap introduced in 2025. Both courses traverse picturesque Cotswold countryside,..

The Bude Pirate Run is an approximately 8-mile trail race held in Bude, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Maer Down near Crooklets Beach. The course features outstanding coastal scenery, varied terrain including trails, fields, wooded areas, and some road sections, with many hills making it a chal..

The Warhorse will take place in Braunton on Sunday 21 September 2025.

The Maverick Original Mendips is a trail running event held at Mendips Raceway in Somerset, UK, featuring three route options: Long (22 km, +791 m elevation), Middle (13 km, +404 m), and Short (7 km, +160 m). The course traverses the scenic Mendips Hills, including the West Mendip Way, Rowberrow War..

Race on the Chase is an annual trail running event held at Salisbury Racecourse, just 3 miles from Salisbury city centre. Celebrating its seventh anniversary in 2025, the race offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances, all featuring undulating downland terrain with historic ancient tracks, g..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is set to take place on September 28, 2025. This mixed terrain race begins at the Portishead Open Air Pool and features a scenic route along the Bristol Channel, passing the iconic Black Nore Lighthouse and through the National Trust's Redcl..

The North Coast 110 is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the true North Coast of the South West peninsula in North Devon and Exmoor, UK. Offering four distances—110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km—the race follows the scenic South West Coast Path with self-navigation and GPS tracking. Th..

The Atlantic Coast Challenge, organized by Votwo, is a three-day endurance event taking place along the stunning South West Coast Path in Cornwall. Celebrating its 20th year, participants can choose to walk, run, or crawl a total of up to 78.6 miles, covering approximately three marathons over the c..

The Exmoor Coast 55 is a 55 km ultra marathon held along the South West Coast Path, starting at Combe Martin and finishing in Minehead. This scenic route traverses the entire length of Exmoor National Park, featuring England's longest stretch of coastal woodland, the highest coastal point at Culbone..

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a 50km ultramarathon featuring a flat, scenic, and well-organized point-to-point course from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth. The route includes diverse terrain such as forest trails, the Castleman Trailway, and coastal paths along the stunnin..

The Sibelco Templer Ten is a multi-terrain 10-mile running event held at Stover School in Newton Abbot, Devon. The course is approximately 90% off-road, taking runners through the scenic Stover Country Park and the fields of Teigngrace, offering a picturesque and varied running experience. The race..

The Quantock Hills Half Marathon, organized by Prosper Events, is a challenging and scenic trail race held in the Quantock Hills near Kilve Court, Somerset. The course features a mix of tough climbs, rolling hills, technical trails through forests, quiet country lanes, and open moorland, offering br..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon is set to return for its ninth edition in Autumn 2025, taking place at the scenic Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants can choose between a challenging 13-mile half marathon or a shorter 7.6-mile Super Seven route. The event promises a mem..

The Barrows and Downs is a trail running event featuring a marathon and half marathon set in the historic southern area of Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. Participants run among ancient barrows dating back to 3500 BC, enjoying scenic views of the Wiltshire Downs. Both race routes start and finish at Til..

The South Hams Ultra is a scenic ultra-distance running event in Devon, featuring two main distances: 105 miles and 56 miles. The race circumnavigates the South Hams area, primarily following the newly established South Hams Way. The route includes diverse terrain such as public rights of way, bridl..

The Maverick Jurassic Coast is a challenging trail running event held in Corfe Castle, Dorset, along the stunning Isle of Purbeck and part of the famous Jurassic Coast. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers four distances: Ultra (101 km), Long (54 km), Middle (24 km), and Short (12 km). The Ultr..

The Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon will take place in Coleford on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run 34 miles.

The Keynsham Dandy is an off-road running race organized by Town and Country Harriers (TACH) in the Bristol area. The event covers approximately 12.5 miles, starting in Keynsham and featuring a scenic route that includes the revival of the Compton Dando path, complete with a stream crossing. The rac..