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.
March 2027
Trail races at Escot Park offering a half marathon and a slightly over 10K, with canicross categories, chip timing and medals for finishers.
April 2027
A 13 hour endurance run at Upottery Airfield where solo runners, pairs or four person teams aim to cover the most miles while facing unknown challenges.
A 7 hour timed road event near Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on a measured tarmac route; entries limited to 75 and minimum age 18.
A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.
Seven hour canal challenge near Sampford Peverell with a flat 6.55 mile out and back lap plus a separate 10k option, medals and prizes for top finishers.
A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.
May 2027
A point to point 50 mile race in Somerset that starts on canal path, follows river and coast routes, has six aid stations, and a 14 hour cut off.
A 100 mile point to point ultramarathon across Somerset on 8–9 May 2027, with a 32 hour cut-off, 13 aid stations, tracking and recommended kit list.
Timed 7 hour event on 08 May 2027 near Littleham Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac former railway, open to runners and walkers aged 18 with 50 places.
Dartmoor Prison Break is an event presented by Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth, with online pages for sign up, event info, fundraising, results and FAQs.
A 100 mile, 48 hour LDWA walk from Axminster across the Jurassic Coast and East Devon landscapes over the late May bank holiday weekend.
June 2027
Multi distance self navigated trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Poole to Exmouth, with races from 33 km to 105 miles and live GPS tracking.
Multi-terrain race in Budleigh Salterton offering 50k, marathon and half marathon routes along coast, estuary and riverside trails with aid stations and finisher medal.
An 8 hour timed road challenge near Exmouth with 5.3 km out-and-back laps on a paved former railway, limited to 75 entrants and offering medals to finishers.
July 2027
Inflatable obstacle run at Westpoint Arena Exeter on 3 July 2027 with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k routes, music zones, finisher medals and family and group options.
A 5 km obstacle course at Westpoint Exeter with muddy obstacles, mixed surfaces and staggered waves; minimum age 13 and a stated fundraising target.