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 48 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
September 2026
Coastal routes of 50k, marathon and half marathon follow the Exe Estuary and South West Coast Path to finish on Babbacombe Downs with aid stations and a finisher medal.
An eight mile charity run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point on 13 September 2026, with a one mile children's race and an event village.
Approximately 10 km multi terrain run around Crediton, mostly off road over footpaths, grassland and farmland, with marshals, signposting and water at 5 km and at the finish.
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.
Trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering 16 km (10 miles) with hilly terrain, chip timing, a finishers' medal and a 250 runner limit.
MacTuffX Exeter on 20 September 2026 at Exeter Arena is a 10‑exercise functional fitness race with 10x400m or 10x800m formats offered solo, in doubles, or as relay teams.
The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
October 2026
Test your endurance on a 9 mile mixed terrain loop with an 8 hour time limit to complete as many laps as possible in Bridgend.
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.
Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
November 2026
Coastal trail event in North Devon and Exmoor offering five route options from 38 km to 178 km with varied terrain and coastal views.
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.