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 298 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 2026
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior routes and a 150 runner limit.
Two ultra distances on the Community Forest Path around Bristol with self navigation, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals and optional race shirts from 2026.
Timed races and a five hour Scorriergeddon endurance event at Scorrier House Cornwall on 23 August 2026, with food stalls, music and medals for all.
An 8 mile urban to trail loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park, fully marked and chip timed with one aid station and a beginner-friendly, mixed-surface course.
A roughly 32 mile coastal route from Weymouth to Swanage with varied coastal scenery, steep climbs and a 12 hour time limit with limited coach transfer available.
A guided, social-paced 13 mile urban trail around Exeter's waymarked Green Circle on 23 August 2026. The route follows footpaths and leafy suburban lanes; parking is near Haven Banks and a listed entry price is £5 until 22 August 2026.
Trail races of 8 and 4 miles at Newnham Park near Plymouth with canicross options; proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
Repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner remains; a timed backyard ultra weekend that raises funds for Bowel Cancer West.
An eight hour timed out and back event on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, 70 places and minimum age 18.
An 8 hour timed off-road event in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps on a former train line, limited to 70 entrants and offering medals for finishers.
A guided 13 miles run from Newbridge Car Park exploring Dartmoor's ancient hedges, stone walls and archaeological sites, with a riverside picnic and swim.
Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.
An 8-hour timed challenge on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe where runners and walkers complete 5.3 km laps under a Turn Up Get Going format; entries limited to 70.
September 2026
A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.
A multi day coastal festival at Hope Cove 4 to 7 September 2026 offering trail races, sea swims, swimrun events, camping, live music and family activities.
A 30 mile ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.
A 50 km off-road Dartmoor challenge with a 30 km option, scenic moorland route from Okehampton to Ivybridge supported by mountain leaders and checkpoints.
A rugged off-road 6 mile single lap race on Dartmoor from and back to Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing, water at Hound Tor, and a finisher medal.