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 46 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A timed ultra where participants repeat a 9 mile loop as many times as possible within an eight hour limit on mixed terrain with significant climbs near Bridgend.
Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4th October 2026, 21.2 km with 839 m ascent, waymarked route, chip timing, feed stations and wooden finisher medals.
Somerset not Levels is a 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks on 10 to 11 October 2026.
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
Coastal ultra and challenge races along the North and Exmoor coasts, ending at the South West Coast Path marker in Minehead.
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 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, 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
February 2027
March 2027
Flat canal races along the Grand Western Canal in Mid Devon, held each spring and autumn with Marathon, Half, 10k and a March 20 mile option.