Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

Take on the Hairy Hands event along the flat Wray Valley Trail. This flexible run lets you choose your distance, from 5km to ultra, on a scenic riverside course. Complete just one lap to earn a finisher's medal.

Follow the South Hams Way through Devon on a scenic journey across Dartmoor and the coastal paths. Choose between a 100 mile circuit, a 44 mile run, or a marathon distance featuring estuaries and rolling countryside.

Experience a 55 km journey through the scenic Forest of Dean featuring technical trails and river views. This self navigation ultra marathon offers dedicated support and a separate category for Canicross runners.

Experience the landscape of the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast with three trail distances starting near Corfe Castle. This dog friendly event features technical coastal paths and views of historic landmarks in Dorset.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

Experience a true multi terrain challenge in the East Devon countryside with routes featuring hills, mud, and river crossings. Choose between three distances starting from Stockland Village Hall for a family friendly atmosphere.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

Experience the scenic trails around Roadford Lake with various distances including a 10K and Half Marathon. Runners and canicross participants enjoy chip timing, marked courses, and a custom finishers medal.

Run a scenic 35.9 mile ultra marathon through the historic hillforts of West Dorset. Enjoy coastal views and well stocked cake stops on this challenging 1,300m ascent course starting from Maiden Newton.

Experience a scenic road marathon through the heart of East Cornwall. Starting in Pensilva, this chip timed event takes runners past iconic landmarks like Golitha Falls and the Jamaica Inn.

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.

Experience an epic journey along the South West Coast Path with five distances ranging from 38 km to 110 miles. Run through Exmoor National Park and discover the highest sea cliffs in England on this coastal adventure.

Experience a demanding coastal run past Cornwall's iconic lighthouses. Tackle steep climbs and varied terrain in a marathon or ultra marathon distance ending at the scenic Gwithian coast.

Experience a twilight 10k trail run through the atmospheric woods and parklands of Cranborne Chase. This off road event features a limited field of 200 runners and a unique route through Dorset’s historic landscape.

Run the scenic Camel Trail in Padstow at the Lobster Lollop, with distances from 2.5 km to 10 miles and Canicross options. Family friendly event supports the National Lobster Hatchery and offers medals, photos and personalised bibs.

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

Experience the thrill of night trail running across Somerset in this four-part winter series. Choose between 5km and 10km routes at locations including Brean Down and Taunton with bespoke wooden medals for all finishers.

Overview The Drogo 10 is a multi-terrain fell race, categorised as FRA BM and run under FRA regulations. It takes place at Castle Drogo on the National Trust estate. The course distance is approximately 10 miles (16 km) with a total climb o..

Join the MoRun at Ashton Court Park for a trail-based event featuring distances from 1.5km to a Half Marathon in support of Movember. Enjoy chip-timed racing, themed medals, and a festive atmosphere for all ages.

The Maverick Dark Castle Trail is an evening run starting from the iconic Corfe Castle. Runners navigate the Purbeck Hills in the dark on routes from 5 to 15 km. The event features muddy trails, scenic night views, and a festive finish area..