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!
November 2026
An 8-hour timed road event on 29 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, featuring repeated 5.3 km tarmac laps and mixed finisher medals.
A technical trail through ancient Bere Wood in Dorset on 29 November 2026, offering 10K, half marathon and a 2 person relay over rooted, low light terrain.
December 2026
Chip timed coastal runs of 10 mile and 10k from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with Boscombe Pier, water stations, medal and on course first aid.
An 11 mile point to point multi terrain trail from Lelant railway station to Marazion along the European cultural route with views of Trencrom and Ludgvan.
Trail races in Swanage on 5 December 2026 along the Jurassic Coast Path, offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances with substantial ascent.
A family friendly Christmas Santa Run at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 with timed fun and canicross distances and medals for all.
A winter trail event on Salisbury Plain offering Marathon and Half courses, marked routes, stocked aid stations, marshal support and on-route medical cover.
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 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 offering 2 km kids run plus 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 race around Ham Hill held on the first Sunday in December, roughly 10 miles with a revised route and entries via Race Nation from 1 September.
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 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.
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.
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 mainly off road, approximately 10 mile run around Torrington with mud, water crossings and hills; trail shoes are essential and minimum age is 17.
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.