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 270 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!
January 2027
Trail running in Polzeath with 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses along unspoilt North Cornwall coastline.
Trail races near Budleigh Salterton visiting Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace, with a 13.6 mile half and an 8.5 mile third marathon on valley and coastal paths.
Practical map reading and navigation workshop for runners on Dartmoor combining map only and compass exercises with precourse material and a short follow up route.
Night trail races at Haldon Forest featuring 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus canicross, marked routes, finishers' medals and children’s races.
Night trail run on Brean Down offering 5km or 10km loops, mandatory 250 lumens torch and optional wooden finisher medal.
A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.
Two multi terrain runs near Dawlish offering roughly 13.6 miles or 9 miles across fields, tracks and lanes with on course water stations and prizes for top finishers.
A January coastal ultra weekend in Perranporth, Cornwall offering 20 km to 100 mile races along the South West Coast Path.
Coastal trail runs in Beesands on 23 Jan 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra over severe grass and rock terrain.
Pagan Trails near Chagford offers a midwinter marathon (over 28 miles) and half marathon across wintry Dartmoor with significant ascent and outdoor aid stations.
Timed multi-lap run on a 2.62 mile canal out and back in Brimscombe with distances from 5 km to ultra and a seven hour limit; medals for all participants.
A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.
Twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out and back laps; torches required and 20% of entry supports Forestry England.
A 10 km trail race at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot on 30 January 2027 with lakeside and woodland paths, about 200 ft ascent and a bespoke metal medal for finishers.
A six hour loop challenge on an approximately one mile circuit where participants record as many laps as possible; 26 laps earns a gold wristband and profits go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
A social, self-navigated cross country run in the Blackdown Hills with routes from about 10.5 to 18 miles and staffed refreshment stops for charity.
February 2027
A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.
A weekend running event in Exeter featuring a two lap half marathon and a 5 mile Riverside run along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park.
A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.
An off-road trail race in Sidmouth on 7 February 2027, about 27 km with 3999 ft of ascent, visiting four trig points in order and supporting Cardiac Risk in the Young.