Exmoor National Park
Trail Running Calendar near Exmoor National Park 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Exmoor National Park for 2026-2027! We've gathered 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Twice yearly races on flat canal towpaths from Tiverton, offering Marathon, 20 Mile March only, Half Marathon and 10k, cupless with water refill points and a finisher medal.
November 2026
Five coastal trail distances on 7-8 November 2026 along North Devon and Exmoor, all finishing at Minehead on the South West Coast Path.
Laps of a 5.3 km canal course in Exeter, flexible start times, medal or no medal entry options, places limited to 50 runners.
An off road hill race around Brent Knoll of about 6 miles with steep climbs, muddy trails and a summit circuit, offering age prizes and a unique finisher medal.
A hilly 13.6 km cross country race around Ilfracombe, usually held on the last Sunday in November; entries for 2026 open 1 September.
December 2026
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 coastal multi terrain 10 km race at Merthyr Mawr on 13 December 2026 with chip timing, a two hour cut off and a Christmas pudding memento.
Nearly 10 mile off road Christmas trail around Torrington with mud, water crossings, prizes and refreshments raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20 December 2026 with donations for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and a 30 person limit.
Free community run on 28th December 2026 along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal with untimed 14 mile and 7.5 mile routes and online registration required.
January 2027
A midwinter mixed terrain 6.4 miles off-road race around Cosmeston Lakes Country Park organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners under Welsh Athletics licence.
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
A two-day early February event in Exeter featuring a three-lap 13.1 mile half marathon and a Riverside 5 mile route along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park.