Exeter
Trail Running Calendar near Exeter 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Exeter for 2026-2027! We've gathered 77 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A trail 10 km on New Years Eve 2026 in Sidmouth with coastal and inland loops, a two hour cutoff, age group and team awards, and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.
A daylong map reading and navigation workshop on Dartmoor for runners covering map orientation, aiming off, thumbing, backstops and compass use.
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.
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.
A 7 hour timed road event near Littleham, Exmouth on a measured 5.3 km out and back along a disused train line, with a flexible TUGG start and a 75 runner limit.
Trail 10 km at Dartington Estate on 21 February 2027 with riverside and woodland paths, a two hour cut off, a bespoke finishers medal and age group and team awards.
Two Dartmoor trail races from Widecombe-In-The-Moor: a half marathon with over 800 m ascent and a long 10k with more than 450 m ascent.
March 2027
Seven hour timed event in Exmouth with 5.3 km out and back laps on an old disused train line; limited to 75 entrants and medals for finishers.
Trail half marathon from Sidmouth seafront along the Sid Valley Ring with coastal views, climbs to 236 m, aid stations and an oak finisher coaster.
A twice-yearly race on the Grand Western Canal Path offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March), Half Marathon and 10k over largely flat, hard-packed canal paths.