Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Woodchester Trail Challenge on 6 September 2026 is a demanding eight mile hilly woodland run through Woodchester Park with a new start and route. Expect a metal finisher medal and a strict two hour cut off.

Test your legs on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a scenic 10.5 mile trail that climbs to Ryder's Hill and winds past the Red Lake Volcano. Rugged moorland, river crossings and sweeping views make this a bold and memorable challenge.

Run the Cotswold Half Way is a 47 mile nonstop trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, offering classic rolling countryside and a true ultra challenge. TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules, the event s..

Tackle the iconic Cotswold Way Century, a 102 mile single stage trail from Chipping Campden to Bath across rolling hills and varied terrain. You have 32 hours to earn a buckle while enjoying live tracking, aid stations and full GPX support.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Tackle the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 to 27 September 2026, a coastal 100 mile route with about 18,000 ft of climbing and a 39 hour cutoff. Supported with GPS tracking, ferry crossings and checkp..

Enjoy scenic off road runs or walks around Fleet Lagoon in Dorset, with 10k, half marathon, marathon, a new four person marathon relay and a canicross category. Trails are waymarked and the event raises funds for local charities.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Race on the Chase features marathon, half marathon and 10k routes across rolling chalk downland, woodland and ancient sites in Martin Down, finishing at Salisbury Racecourse. Every finisher gets a medal and the top three men and women win t..

Run wild Dartmoor in early October with the Dartmoor Way from Okehampton, choose the challenging 100 mile Full Circle or the rugged 51 mile Granite 50. Waymarked and fully supported, routes across moorland promise epic scenery.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

Tackle Dartmoor on this supported trail challenge through moorland, woods and riverside trails with 100 miles or 51 miles options. Checkpoints, on course support and epic scenery make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a scenic 50 km point to point ultramarathon that threads forest trails and coastal paths to a seafront finish at Hengistbury Head. Enjoy a fully signed route, regular feed stations and a bespoke medal on 3 Oct..

Push your limits on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race, a scenic 4.4 km loop in the Lower Otter valley from Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Run or walk solo or in pairs across six hours and enjoy cafe, showers and a commemorative memento.

Put your navigation skills to the test at East Devon 8 Trigs, a self navigated trail from Budleigh Salterton with 21 km, 42 km and 53 km routes along the South West Coast Path and Woodbury Common. Solo or two person teams, GPS tracking and..

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Run a scenic and rugged half marathon through the Quantock Hills, featuring rolling climbs, forest trails and open moorland. Enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festival vibe with camping, pizza and nearby pubs.

Take on Devon coast and moorland at the South Hams Ultra on 10 and 11 October 2026, with 100 mile, 44 mile and marathon routes finishing at Mothecombe. Scenic but tough trails, tidal crossings and full race support await.