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 283 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!
August 2027
Mini Backyard Ultra in Plymouth offering 4 mile laps or an 8 mile option, with a canicross category and prizes; proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.
Multi-terrain ultramarathon around Bristol on the Community Forest Path, offering 30 and 45 mile options with checkpoints, chip timing, navigation files and pacers.
An 8 mile signed loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park mixing town paths, woodland trails and parkland, with chip timing, one aid station and a finisher's medal.
Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House on 22 August 2027 offers timed 2.5 km to half marathon races plus a 5 hour Scorriergeddon and on-site food and entertainment.
Timed multi lap event at Brimscombe Port using a 2.62 mile canal loop, with flexible start window, medal option, and distances from one lap to ultra within a seven hour limit.
An evening mini Backyard Ultra at Newnham Park with 4 mile laps; choose one or two on the day, dogs welcome and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.
Traffic-free 5K and 10K trail races at Wimbleball Lake in Exmoor, with dedicated canicross and junior 5K options as part of a larger multisport festival.
September 2027
Guided 30 mile trail run along the Jurassic Coast with coastal scenery, historic sites and a group pace; hilly terrain and a recommended 22 mile training base.
A 50 km point to point ultra linking Renegade Brewery and Ramsbury Brewery on September 4 2027, mostly off road with four aid stations and a nine hour cut off.
Two ultra trail options on the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 04 September 2027, with live GPS tracking, kit requirements and app based timing.
A fully supported off road challenge across Dartmoor offering 50 km and 30 km routes with checkpoints, mountain leader support and GPX and map options.
Races at Westonbirt Arboretum include a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and 1 mile fun run on largely flat stone forest paths with medals and feed stations.
Community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 11 miles along canal towpaths and local footpaths, with marshals and one midway aid station.
Coastal Marathon and Half Marathon along the Exe Estuary and South West Coast Path, finishing at Babbacombe Downs on 5 September 2027.
Trail event in Tehidy Woods with four time based races on a 4 mile loop from 3 to 12 hours; entry fees £30 to £60 and age 20 and over for the ultras.
Seven hour timed road event with 5.3 km laps on a former train line near Littleham, Exmouth, limited to 50 entrants and open to runners and walkers.
A fully marked 10.5 mile trail race on Dartmoor with about 550 m ascent, river crossings, bogs and a volcano ascent; entry is limited to 250 runners.
A 10 km multi-terrain race at Woodland Fort, Plymouth with two laps over grass, wooded paths and quiet roads plus post-race refreshments at an event village.
Autumn edition of the Ham & Lyme 50k on the Liberty Trail from Ham Hill to Lyme Regis, four aid stations, cupless format and a seaside finish.
A smaller Dartmoor challenge event on 19 September 2027 requiring map and compass navigation, organised by LDWA Cornwall and Devon with routes on OS Explorer OL28.