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 274 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.
Marathon and half marathon on Salisbury Plain with marked winter trails, aid stations, medical support and finisher medals; expect variable wind, rain, mud and cold.
Night on the Edge is a night trail run on the Cornish SW Coast Path offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and Canix categories from Mount Edgcumbe, Cremyll.
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 run at Tinkley Gate National Trust on 6 December 2026 raising funds for Allsorts, with fancy dress welcome, dogs on short leads and on site parking.
Festive trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, featuring a 2 km fun run for children and 5 km and 10 km trail races with on site parking.
Festive 10k trail at Cockington Country Park near Torquay on 6 December 2026 featuring hills, one water stop and a bespoke metal medal.
A hilly trail run of about 10 miles around Ham Hill organised by Crewkerne Running Club, with variable route options, a cupless format and on-course drink stations.
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.
A festive 12 km trail run around the woods of Dursley with a 6 km refreshments stop, optional fancy dress, chip timing and a finish at Dursley Rugby Club.
An eight hour timed event on 12 December 2026 with 5.3 km laps on a scenic disused train line, limited to 70 entrants, featuring medals and a charity donation.
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 race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
A muddy nearly 10 mile off-road Christmas run near Torrington with festive music, mince pies, prizes and fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20th December 2026, limited to 30 runners and raising funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
A coastal 10 km trail at Perranporth with over 1000 feet of ascent, limited to 300 runners and part of the Cornwall Multi Terrain Running Series.
A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.
A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.
A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.