Taunton
Trail Running Calendar near Taunton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Taunton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 56 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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 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.
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.
February 2027
A community-run half marathon and companion 5 mile event in Exeter that follows the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park, organised by Exeter City Community Trust.
An approximately 27 km off road loop around Sidmouth with four trig checkpoints visited in order, 3999 ft elevation, with proceeds going to Cardiac Risk in the Young.
March 2027
Twice yearly races along the Grand Western Canal near Tiverton offering Marathon, Half, 10k and a March only 20 Mile, run on flat canal towpaths; cupless event with finisher medals.
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.
A 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills starting and finishing in Cheddar, with over 2,000 ft of climbing and proceeds supporting local charities.
A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering 11 km, 11 miles and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hills.
Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are provided.
A 10km multi-terrain run from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach across Exmoor’s coastline, featuring technical trails, woodland paths and a sandy finish.
A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed 6706 m loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.
Seven hour canal challenge near Sampford Peverell with a flat 6.55 mile out and back lap plus a separate 10k option, medals and prizes for top finishers.