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!
September 2026
A measured forest trail half marathon in late September with way-marked, marshalled routes, water stations, chip and gun timing, medals for finishers and trophies for category winners.
Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.
A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.
Trail running in Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026 with 20 miles or 14 miles routes across tors and moorland, chip timed and fully supported.
Charity farm run at Oakenham Bridge Diptford on 27 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a kids fun run with medals and on the day kids entry.
A charity 10K around Plymouth Harbour supporting Devon Mind, starting at Mount Batten and finishing on Commercial Wharf with a commemorative medal for finishers.
October 2026
A three day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End covering up to 78.6 miles with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints, daily transport from event HQ and on course medical support.
A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.
An open-ended backyard ultra near Bedruthan Steps where runners repeat hourly laps of about 6.7 km until one runner covers more laps than anyone else; onsite camping is available.
A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.
A mostly off road 10 mile race at Stover School, Newton Abbot, with a separate 1 mile fun run and medals for all finishers.
A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills with a 21.2 km route and 839 m ascent, limited to 300 runners and featuring chip timing, waymarked route and on course feed stations.
Lap-based trail event on the Wray Valley Trail from Mill Marsh Park offering distances from 5 km to ultramarathon and medal or no-medal entry options.
Off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester along the Clarendon Way with full, half, mini and relay options, organised by local Rotary clubs to raise funds for charities.
A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.
A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.
Trail and ruck event at Ashton Court Estate on Oct 4, 2026 offering 6k, 10k and half marathon distances with Pro and Open categories and GORUCK backpacks provided.
A coastal multi terrain 10K from Mount Hawke cricket club with coastal paths, a loop of Tywarnhayle mine and muddy technical sections; the event is sold out.
An evening guided run in Yelverton on 07 Oct 2026, about 6 miles on paths and trails via the tramway and the Dartmoor Way; head torches required.
A timed eight hour event on 10 October 2026 with an accurately measured 5.3 km out and back lap on tarmac along a disused train line, limited to 75 entrants.