Wimbleball Trail Races

AUG
28
2027
Traffic free 5K and 10K trail runs with dedicated 5K and 10K Canicross options around Wimbleball Lake as part of a weekend multisport festival.
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Wimbleball Trail Run & Canicross

The Wimbleball Trail Run & Canicross events take place on traffic-free trails around Wimbleball Lake in an Exmoor setting and form part of the wider Wimbleball Sports Festival. The races run alongside other endurance disciplines such as triathlon, lake swimming, cycling, aquabike and aquathlon.

There are dedicated canicross options and junior opportunities, with race entries offered for a range of participant types including younger runners and family groups. The events are organised by a professional event team and the courses are fully waymarked with arrows and spray chalk.

Available distances

  • 5K trail run
  • 10K trail run
  • Under 12 Trail 5K
  • 5K Canicross
  • 10K Canicross

Race information is provided to participants in advance and the festival includes family-friendly facilities and a festival atmosphere created by multiple concurrent events. The organiser is transitioning toward cupless events in 2026 and has sustainability measures such as optional medals, reuse of swim hats where possible and reduced single use plastics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k Canicross
10 km
Trail 10k
5 km
Under 12 Trail 5k
5 km
Trail 5k
5 km
5k Canicross

Events nearby

A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills pitting runners against horses, with a Pegasus Challenge four person relay in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026.
A 16 km trail race in the Doone Valley near Lynmouth on 20 September 2026 with hilly terrain, chip timing and a 5 mile cut off at The Olde Cottage Inn.
A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills with a 21.2 km route and 839 m ascent, limited to 300 runners and featuring chip timing, waymarked route and on course feed stations.
A new 50 mile LDWA qualifier in October 2026 around Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and Quantocks; the event and waiting list are full.
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