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Trail Running Calendar near Dawlish 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Dawlish for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026
Night races at Burrator Reservoir featuring a 12 mile trail, a flat 10k road run, and 1K/2K kids races.
A ten mile cross-country race from Castle Drogo over hilly, muddy terrain with 535 m climb, water stations and awards; half of entry fees support the National Trust.
A 13.1 miles point to point charity half marathon on 15 November 2026 from Yelverton to Commercial Wharf raising funds for Devon Mind.
Laps of a 5.3 km canal course in Exeter, flexible start times, medal or no medal entry options, places limited to 50 runners.
A guided 10 mile run around Fernworthy Forest in Devon with tors, standing stones, clapper bridges and stone circles, plus parking and basic facilities.
A six hour timed event at Dartington Hall with repeat 5 km laps and a canicross option. Mixed terrain, on-site catering and chip timing; proceeds support a new playground.
Mixed-terrain 10K, 5K, kids 1K/2K and canicross at Dartington Hall with registration at the Green Table Cafe and fundraising for a children's playground.
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.
An 8 hour timed road event near Exmouth on 28 November 2026 with 5.3 km laps on tarmac, TUGG arrival, a 75 person limit and a mix of event medals.
Trail races at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary featuring an 8.5 mile Classic and a longer half marathon with estuary crossings and bespoke finisher medals.
December 2026
Festive 10k trail at Cockington Country Park near Torquay on 6 December 2026 featuring hills, one water stop and a bespoke metal medal.
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.
A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.
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
Explore the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley on a trail half or third marathon starting from the coastal town of Budleigh Salterton.
Night trail races at Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K with marked routes, chip timing and family friendly children options.
Two multi terrain runs near Dawlish offering roughly 13.6 miles or 9 miles across fields, tracks and lanes with on course water stations and prizes for top finishers.
Coastal trail run in Beesands on 23 January 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across severe grass and rock terrain.
Pagan Trails near Chagford offers a midwinter marathon (over 28 miles) and half marathon across wintry Dartmoor with significant ascent and outdoor aid stations.
A 10 km trail race at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot on 30 January 2027 with lakeside and woodland paths, about 200 ft ascent and a bespoke metal medal for finishers.
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