Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

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.

A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

An 8 hour timed off-road and paved event in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps on a disused train line, limited to 70 entrants and awarding medals to finishers.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

A chip-timed marathon around East Cornwall from Pensilva, following a route past several local landmarks with a 6.5-hour course cut off.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

An evening event at Scorrier House on 1 November 2026 with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km races plus canicross; timed by ST App Service with medals, awards, photography and on-site food and music.

Coastal ultra events across North Devon and Exmoor with multiple distances, self navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPS tracking and GPX route files.

A point to point trail race on the Cornish Coast Path on 7 November 2026, with a 26.2 mile marathon and a 35 mile ultra that visits three lighthouses and includes significant elevation gain.

A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.

A multi terrain race of about 12 km around Barton Farm Country Park in Bradford on Avon on 2 November 2025, featuring a river crossing and off road sections; the event raises funds for Alzheimer's Support (West Wilts).

A ten mile cross country race in Chipping Sodbury with muddy, varied terrain and water obstacles. Held on Remembrance Sunday and preceded by a commemorative silence, it draws around 1300 runners.