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.
October 2026
A 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton with about 80% off road, woodland climbs, two cupless water stations and age category prizes.
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.
Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
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.
December 2026
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
Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations and marshals..
February 2027
An off road loop of about 27 km around Sidmouth visiting four trig points with 3999 ft of ascent, restricted to ages 18 and over and supporting CRY.
March 2027
Flat canal races from Tiverton on the Grand Western Canal with Marathon, Half, 10k and a March-only 20 mile option; cupless event with finisher medals.
Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.