South West (England)
Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South West (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 285 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South West (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
April 2027
Multiple distances along the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth, with checkpoints, live GPS tracking and optional support teams.
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.
Trail and ultra runs in central Bristol on 25 km and 55 km routes that follow rivers, parks and former railway paths with feed stations and GPX navigation.
A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.
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 walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.
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.
A multi-distance trail running event at St Giles House in April 2027 with marathon, shorter races, junior options, virtual entries, camping and charity fundraising.
A multi-terrain marathon and half following The Bodmin Way, with significant elevation, village aid stations and a downhill final mile to St Petroc's church.
A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.
A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.
May 2027
A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.
A hilly, technical Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol, using hourly 4.167 mile laps; the 2027 event is sold out and the waiting list is closed.
Trail races across Exmoor from 5 km to 56 km with coastal cliffs, moorland and outposts; a portion of entries supports CareMoor.
A trail race following the Windsor Hill railway path through woods, tunnels and viaducts, finishing in Shepton Mallet. Routes and walking options are provided, with a lunchtime boxty feast in the market place.
Trail runs through bluebell woodland at Manswood offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K with aid stations, medals and way-marked routes.
Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 2 May 2027, with chip timing, feed stations and on-site parking.
An off-road half marathon and 10 km trail event near Ludgershall through bridle and woodland tracks, with chip timing, stocked aid stations, full medical support, finishers' medals and prizes for the top three men and women.
A 5k obstacle event at Stithians Showground where participants climb, crawl and slide over gravel and grass terrain. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.
A point to point 50 mile race in Somerset that starts on canal path, follows river and coast routes, has six aid stations, and a 14 hour cut off.