Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

An endurance event near Bedruthan Steps and St Eval where runners complete repeated laps of 4.167 miles until one person remains. Camping is available and entrants must be over 18.

Self navigation trail event in East Devon on 3 October 2026 starting at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Offers approx 21 km, 42 km and 53 km options for solo entrants or pairs with GPS tracking and onsite facilities.

A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.

A multi terrain 10 mile race based at Stover School that is mostly off road through Stover Country Park, with a separate 1 mile fun run within the school grounds.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

Trail running and ruck options at Ashton Court Estate with 6 km and 10 km distances, Pro and Open categories, supplied GORUCK backpacks, basic event amenities and finisher patches or medals.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

A circumnavigation event in South Hams, Devon offering 100 mile, 44 mile and marathon routes along the South Hams Way and coastal paths, with multiple checkpoints, GPS trackers and a paid ferry crossing.

An inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k routes, music zones, a non timed format and a finisher's medal. Family and group options, on course water, medical cover and on site vendors.

A circular 55 km trail ultra in the Forest of Dean using a GPX navigation route. The course mixes technical single track, riverside sections and viewpoints, includes on-course aid stations and a canicross category.

A members only LDWA event of about 50 miles in two loops from Crowcombe Village Hall, with routes across the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks in autumn. Mandatory kit, live tracker and recent 30 mile experience are required.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap every hour and choose distances from 10k to ultramarathon. The final lap decides the winners and all participants receive wooden medals.

MacTuffX Swindon at County Ground on 11 October 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay functional fitness races for ages 18 and over, combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m running segments.

Duchy an Dinas 5 takes place on 11 October 2026 at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel. The event is limited to 150 runners, lists separate affiliated and unaffiliated entry fees, offers medals for all finishers and free parking.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Trail running event at Blaise Castle, Bristol, with 1K, 5K and 10K options and free entry for under 16s. The event is organised by Black Trail Runners and includes course maps, photos and results.