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 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Two-loop LDWA members only event from Crowcombe Village Hall around 50 miles through the Brendon Hills and Quantocks with significant ascent and mandatory kit and tracker.
A two day pairs mountain marathon in late October on Exmoor with orienteering flagged courses, a fixed campsite and required mountain running kit.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
November 2026
Multi distance coastal ultras along the North Devon and Exmoor coast with self navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPS tracking and significant elevation.
Laps of a 5.3 km canal course in Exeter, flexible start times, medal or no medal entry options, places limited to 50 runners.
Off-road hill race at Brent Knoll, about 6 miles with a steep summit climb, muddy trails and 569 ft of ascent; finishers receive a medal and refreshments at the sportsground.
An annual 13.6 km cross-country race around Ilfracombe featuring steep coastal paths and countryside, limited to 200 runners and held on Sunday 22 November 2026.
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.
A muddy nearly 10 mile off-road Christmas run near Torrington with festive music, mince pies, prizes and fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20th December 2026, limited to 30 runners and raising funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.
January 2027
A social, self-navigated cross country run in the Blackdown Hills with routes from about 10.5 to 18 miles and staffed refreshment stops for charity.
February 2027