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 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills pitting runners against horses, with a Pegasus Challenge four person relay in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026.
A 16 km trail race in the Doone Valley near Lynmouth on 20 September 2026 with hilly terrain, chip timing and a 5 mile cut off at The Olde Cottage Inn.
Functional fitness racing at an athletics stadium in Exeter with solo, doubles and relay options, 10 exercise stations and running laps between each station.
A five mile mixed-terrain race through Porthkerry Country Park with varied surfaces, two climbs and inclusion in the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
October 2026
A mixed terrain 9 mile loop in Bridgend where runners complete as many laps as possible within an 8 hour time limit.
A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills with a 21.2 km route and 839 m ascent, limited to 300 runners and featuring chip timing, waymarked route and on course feed stations.
A new 50 mile LDWA qualifier in October 2026 around Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and Quantocks; the event and waiting list are full.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
Day 2 of the Exmoor Mountain Marathon is a 30 km paired mountain race with 1300 m of ascent near Exford, England, run as part of a two day event with fixed camp.
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 around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, about 6 miles with steep climbs, mud and panoramic views; finishers receive a unique medal.
A 13.6 km cross country race on steep coastal paths in North Devon, organised by Ilfracombe Running Club and held in late November with limited entries.
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 mainly off road, approximately 10 mile run around Torrington with mud, water crossings and hills; trail shoes are essential and minimum age is 17.
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.