Exeter
Trail Running Calendar near Exeter 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Exeter for 2026-2027! We've gathered 79 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.
Guided social trail run of about 10 km in Tavistock with post-run coffee and flapjack included and limited to 25 places.
Night races at Burrator Reservoir featuring a 12 mile trail, a flat 10k road run, and 1K/2K kids races.
A 10 mile multi-terrain fell race around Castle Drogo with about 535 m of climb, cupless water stations at Fingle Bridge and National Trust car park parking.
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 on 29 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, featuring repeated 5.3 km tarmac laps and mixed 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 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.
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.
February 2027
A community-run half marathon and companion 5 mile event in Exeter that follows the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park, organised by Exeter City Community Trust.