Exeter
Trail Running Calendar near Exeter 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Exeter for 2026-2027! We've gathered 84 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.
April 2027
Seven hour timed road event on a measured 5.3 km out and back lap along a former train line near Exmouth, limited to 75 places and with a minimum age of 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
Point to point 50 mile ultra on Saturday 8 May 2027 with flat canal and coastal sections, six aid stations, a 14 hour cut-off and a Minehead finish.
A 100 miles Somerset route combining canal, coast and upland trails with 13 aid stations, tracking, a 32 hour cut off and on-course medical cover.
Seven hour flexible-start running event on 8 May 2027 near Littleham, Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on a measured tarmac rail trail; max 50 entrants, age 18 plus.
An eight mile coastal trail in Torbay on 14 June 2026 featuring a Pirate King hunt, one aid station visited twice, a three hour cut off, and a finisher medal.
June 2027
Multi-terrain running from Budleigh Salterton along the Exe Estuary with 50k, marathon and half marathon routes and finishers' metal medals.
An eight hour timed road event on 26 June 2027 near Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac ex-railway route, limited to 75 entrants and medals for finishers.
July 2027
A 5 km obstacle course at Westpoint Exeter with muddy obstacles, mixed surfaces and staggered waves; minimum age 13 and a stated fundraising target.
A charity running event at Westpoint, Exeter offering 3k, 5k and 10k routes on mixed surfaces, with chip timing, accessible facilities and a fundraising focus.
September 2027
Seven hour timed event on 12 September 2027 with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac former railway line; places limited to 50 and minimum age 18.
A smaller challenge walk on Dartmoor on 19 September 2027, organised by LDWA Cornwall and Devon, with mapped routes, GPX files emailed in advance and certificates for finishers.