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!
December 2026
A roughly 12.5 mile winter run around Warminster with varied weather, category prizes, a finisher medal and proceeds supporting The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
January 2027
Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering 7 miles with 7 hills or a 14 mile double lap with 14 hills, on muddy forest trails with Canicross waves.
Coastal trail running from Polzeath with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options over sand, rock and trail along miles of unspoilt coastline.
Explore the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley on a trail half or third marathon starting from the coastal town of Budleigh Salterton.
Night trail races at Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K with marked routes, chip timing and family friendly children options.
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.
Coastal ultra running event in Cornwall each January with four distances on the South West Coast Path and significant elevation.
Coastal trail races at Beesands on 23 January 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra across severe grass and rock terrain in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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.
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 community-run half marathon and companion 5 mile event in Exeter that follows the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park, organised by Exeter City Community Trust.
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 approximately 27 km off road loop around Sidmouth with four trig checkpoints visited in order, 3999 ft elevation, with proceeds going to Cardiac Risk in the Young.
A 7 hour timed road event on Sunday 7 February 2027 near Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on a former train line and flexible starts under a TUGG system.
Doynton Hard Half Marathon is a cross country half marathon on 2 February 2025, organised by Emersons Green Running Club with entries opened 1 September 2024.
A UKA measured 10 mile road race on 14 February 2027 starting and finishing at King George V Playing Field in Melksham. The course passes Lacock, offers prize categories and medals for finishers, and includes water stations and basic race facilities.