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Trail Running Calendar near Axminster 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Axminster for 2026-2027! We've gathered 71 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026
A winter night trail running series across Somerset with 5 km and 10 km options, opening with the rescheduled Moonlit Meadow Run in Taunton on 14 Nov 2026.
Laps of a 5.3 km canal course in Exeter, flexible start times, medal or no medal entry options, places limited to 50 runners.
Off-road 10 mile and 5 mile races in Budleigh Salterton on 22 November 2026, organised by Exmouth Harriers, with finisher mementos and parking at Lyme Kiln carpark.
A cupless marathon, half marathon and 10k along flat hard packed Grand Western Canal paths in Tiverton with water refill points and finisher medals.
An eight hour timed road event on 28 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on tarmac and a mixed allocation of finishers medals.
December 2026
A festive cross-country event in the Otter Valley on 5 December 2026 with a 3 km fun run and a new 10 km multi-terrain race, raising funds for Otterton community projects.
Roughly 10.7 miles of hilly, multi‑terrain trails around Ham Hill with at least ten named climbs, three drink stations for this cupless race and a 270‑entry limit.
Lap based event on the Exeter Canal from 5 km to ultra marathon, flexible start times, medal or no medal entries, limited to 50 runners.
County cross country championships at Exeter Arena on 6 December 2026, featuring youth and senior races with individual and team medals.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20 December 2026 with donations for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and a 30 person limit.
A charity 5 km fun run and 2 km kids run on Weymouth Beach on 20 December 2026 supporting The Will Mackaness Trust youth projects.
Untimed off road canal routes of 14 miles or 7.5 miles on 28 December 2026 between Bridgwater and Taunton; entry requires a £5 donation to the Canal and River Trust.
A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.
January 2027
Trail races around Budleigh Salterton with coastal, river and lane sections; options include a 13.6 mile half and an 8.5 mile third marathon.
Evening races at Haldon Forest Park offering 10K, 5K, children races and canicross with chip timing and marked routes.
A multi-terrain run from Dawlish Leisure Centre to the Mamhead Obelisk offering 9 mile and half marathon route options with wooded and open sections.
A social, self-navigated cross country run in the Blackdown Hills with 10 mile and 16 mile options, on-route refreshment stops and fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support.
February 2027
Approximately 27 km trail loop around Sidmouth visiting four trig points in order with 3999 ft of elevation; proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Seven hour timed event near Littleham on a measured tarmac out and back loop with 5.3 km laps, limited to 75 entrants and open to participants aged 18 and over.
A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.
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