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Trail Running Calendar near Sidmouth 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Sidmouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 70 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

December 2026
A hilly trail race around Ham Hill held on the first Sunday in December, roughly 10 miles with a revised route and entries via Race Nation from 1 September.
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 trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.
January 2027
Explore the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley on a trail half or third marathon starting from the coastal town of Budleigh Salterton.
Night trail races at Haldon Forest featuring 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus canicross, marked routes, finishers' medals and children’s races.
Two multi terrain runs near Dawlish offering roughly 13.6 miles or 9 miles across fields, tracks and lanes with on course water stations and prizes for top finishers.
Pagan Trails near Chagford offers a midwinter marathon (over 28 miles) and half marathon across wintry Dartmoor with significant ascent and outdoor aid stations.
A 10 km trail race at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot on 30 January 2027 with lakeside and woodland paths, about 200 ft ascent and a bespoke metal medal for finishers.
February 2027
Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 on 6 to 7 February 2027 feature riverside courses around Exeter Quayside and Riverside Valley Park with charity fundraising and finisher medals.
A 'low-key' off-road trail of about 27 km (17 miles) visiting four trig points around Sidmouth in order, with proceeds supporting Cardiac Risk in the Young.
A 7 hour timed running event on Sunday 7 February 2027 near Littleham, Exmouth with measured 5.3 km out and back tarmac laps and a 75 person entry limit.
A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.
A 10 km trail race at Dartington Estate near Totnes on Sunday 21 February 2027, featuring riverside and woodland paths, a bespoke finisher medal and age group and team awards.
Two Dartmoor trail races from Widecombe-In-The-Moor, including a half marathon with over 800 m ascent and a long 10 km route with about 450 m ascent.
March 2027
A seven hour timed lap event on 7 March 2027 near Littleham, Exmouth with 5.3 km out and back laps on an old disused train line and a 75 entrant limit.
Coastal multi terrain runs in Seaton on 14 March 2027 offering 20 mile and 9 mile courses with significant ascent, water stations, chip timing and medical support.
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.
Trail races at Escot Park offering a half marathon and a slightly over 10K lap, with canicross categories, chip timing, medals for finishers, and free parking.
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