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 299 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!
March 2027
Six hour trail event at Symonds Yat with 5.25 km loops, 160 m ascent per loop, technical terrain and medals awarded by completed loops.
Mixed terrain spring races in Seaton with a near 20 mile Grizzly and a 9 mile Cub, volunteer run and attracting about 2,000 entrants annually.
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.
A supported 50 km, 29 km or 10 km loop event from Bath Racecourse with rest stops, GPS route tracking and options for walkers, joggers and runners.
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.
A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.
Coastal 5 km and 10 km races in Exmouth starting and finishing at Sideshore, with mixed terrain, beach and cliff sections, finishers medal options, and funds raised for the Sideshore Project.
Challenge event with 20 mile and 30 mile routes across Dorset downland and river valleys, starting from Cerne Abbas Village Hall on 21 March 2027.
A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with lap based distances from 5K to ultra and a Bowie inspired finisher medal.
Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.
A space‑themed trail event at Hurn Forest with distances from 5 km to ultra, 5.3 km laps, themed medal and aid station, and 20% of fees to Forestry England.
A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.
April 2027
Multi terrain event on the South West Coast Path offering a 50 km ultra and a 13.1 mile half with significant ascent, aid stations and mandatory kit.
A 22 mile trail race along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, with relay and Sidmouth to Seaton options and on course aid stations.
Seven hour timed road event on a measured 5.3 km out and back lap along a former train line near Exmouth, limited to 75 places and with a minimum age of 18.
Coastal 15 km out and back trail race from Portreath Beach along Cornwall's north cliffs, in its fifth year with entries from £16 and a three hour cut off.
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.
A multi-distance route across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth on 17-18 April 2027. Options include 112 miles non stop, 100 km, 75 km and an Exmoor marathon with self navigation and live GPS tracking.