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!
December 2026
Family friendly Santa Run at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 with 9.6 km, 4.8 km and a 2.5 km fun run, medals and free race photography.
A winter trail marathon and half marathon across Salisbury Plain with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing and finisher medals.
Night coastal runs of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Canix categories from Mount Edgcumbe at Cremyll, following the Cornish SW Coast Path with ferry access from Plymouth.
A festive cross-country event in the Otter Valley on 5 December 2026 with a 3 km fun run and a new 10 km multi-terrain race, raising funds for Otterton community projects.
A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts, with fancy dress, a 2.5 km child lap, café and on site parking.
Festive trail races at Moors Valley Country Park on Sunday 6 December 2026 offering 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes with age limits, Canicross options and on site parking.
A 10k trail race at Cockington Country Park on 6 December 2026 with hilly trails, one water stop, marshals, a bespoke metal medal and festive postrace treats.
Roughly 10.7 miles of hilly, multi‑terrain trails around Ham Hill with at least ten named climbs, three drink stations for this cupless race and a 270‑entry limit.
Lap based event on the Exeter Canal from 5 km to ultra marathon, flexible start times, medal or no medal entries, limited to 50 runners.
County cross country championships at Exeter Arena with junior and senior races from 2000m to 8000m, county qualification required and medals for individuals and teams.
A 12 km trail run near Dursley with a midrace mince pie checkpoint, chip timing and a festive finish at Dursley Rugby Club while supporting local charities.
Eight hour timed event near Bridestowe on a scenic former train line with 5.3 km laps, limited to 70 entrants and a charity donation per entry.
A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.
Christmas themed timed run at Coate Water Country Park with 3.28 mile laps, oak medals and an aid station offering vegan and gluten free options.
A level 19 km trail on a former Somerset and Dorset railway with two aid stations, marked route and a festive finish; dogs and buggies are welcome.
Nearly 10 mile off road Christmas trail around Torrington with mud, water crossings, prizes and refreshments raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20 December 2026 with donations for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and a 30 person limit.
A coastal 10 km trail on Perranporth beach and dunes with over 1,000 feet of ascent, part of the Cornwall Multi‑Terrain Running Series.
A charity 5 km fun run and 2 km kids run on Weymouth Beach on 20 December 2026 supporting The Will Mackaness Trust youth projects.
Untimed off road canal routes of 14 miles or 7.5 miles on 28 December 2026 between Bridgwater and Taunton; entry requires a £5 donation to the Canal and River Trust.