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!
October 2026
Backyard Ultra in Bristol asks runners to complete a four mile loop each hour for six hours, with a beer, finisher goody bundle, water station and prizes for top male and female.
A 20 km multi terrain fell race on 25 October 2026 across varied Mendip landscapes with 420 m of climb, drinks stations en route and veteran prize categories.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
Multi terrain 10K around Rosemullion Head in Mawnan Smith on 25 October, organised by Falmouth Running Club as part of the Cornwall Multi Terrain Race Series.
An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options.
Night trail run on the Exmoor Coast with 5 km and 10 km routes, summit terrain and optional wooden finisher medals.
Eight hour timed event on 31 October 2026 with 5.3 km laps on an old train line; entries limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.
Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.
A one-lap 3K run or walk near Bridestowe on 31 October 2026 with limited entries, finish goodies and listed entry fees.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
Cornwall’s only all-road marathon, held in Pensilva on 1 November 2026, follows a scenic route across Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley. The course has about 2200 ft of elevation and a 6.5 hour cut-off; entries are open.
A 10 mile off-road trail run in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, with an initial uphill mile, muddy undulating trails, a finisher medal and a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.
Halloween-themed races at Scorrier House on 1 November 2026, offering a fun run, 5 km and 10 km races plus canicross, medals and on-site photography.
Multi distance coastal ultras along the North Devon and Exmoor coast with self navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPS tracking and significant elevation.
Coastal point to point trail race in Cornwall on 7 November 2026 offering a marathon and a 35 miles ultra with rough terrain and large climbs.
A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.
Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.
A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.
A multi-terrain 12 km off-road race from Barton Farm Country Park with a river crossing, chip timing, prizes and team awards, raising funds for Alzheimer's Support.
A ten mile cross country race in Chipping Sodbury with muddy, varied terrain and water obstacles. Held on Remembrance Sunday and preceded by a commemorative silence, it draws around 1300 runners.