Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge is a premier UK endurance event held along the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10km to a full 100km ultra, with options including 25km, 42km (marathon), 50km, 75km, and a two-day 100km chal..

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails is a challenging trail running event set along the rugged and remote North Devon and Cornish coastline in the South-West of England. The event features three race distances: an Ultra 37-mile race from Westward Ho! to Bude, a Marathon starting at Clovelly harbour, and a 16-mile r..

The Endurancelife Classic Quarter is a challenging 44-mile ultra marathon held along the stunning South West Coast Path in Cornwall, UK. The course runs from Lizard Point, the southernmost tip of England, to Land's End, the westernmost point, featuring steep climbs, descents, and rugged terrain with..

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 that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

The Two Tunnels Races, held in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections in the UK. The course passes through the historic Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced, providing a flat and scenic route beneath the ci..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and varied terrain with hills and flat sections. Participants can..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, UK, featuring multiple distance options including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km run in Cirencester. Participants can walk, jog, or run at their own pace on a looped route starting and finishing at Ciren..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a scenic running event held at Warren Farm, Somerset, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Mendip Hills. Participants can choose from various distances including 1km, 3km, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, with routes featuring breathtaking views..

The Woods 2026 is a unique running event set on the North Coast, featuring a 4-mile loop through the scenic Tehidy Woods. Participants can choose from four race durations: Rowan (3 hours), Ash (6 hours), Beech (9 hours), and Oak (12 hours), with the winner determined by the maximum number of laps co..

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra is a challenging running event held in Cornwall, starting at Pendeen and finishing near Godrevy lighthouse. The marathon covers 26 miles along a demanding coastal path featuring mud, water, rocks, sand, tarmac, big climbs, and dunes, with over 4,000 feet of elevatio..

The Fordh Sen Mighal is a popular point-to-point running race held in Cornwall, UK, attracting runners from the South West annually. The course follows the European cultural route from Lelant on the north coast to Marazion on the south coast, offering a scenic run through beautiful Cornish countrysi..

The MTC Will-o-the-Wisp is a challenging 54-mile ultramarathon held in the UK, running from Liskeard to Truro. This long-distance event offers runners a unique opportunity to experience a demanding course through scenic Cornish landscapes. Organized by Ultra Running Ltd, the race emphasizes enduranc..