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 283 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!
April 2027
Trail and ultra runs in central Bristol on 25 km and 55 km routes that follow rivers, parks and former railway paths with feed stations and GPX navigation.
A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.
A 10.3 km linear trail from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach with an accompanying youth relay and on-course support.
A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.
Seven hour canal challenge near Sampford Peverell with a flat 6.55 mile out and back lap plus a separate 10k option, medals and prizes for top finishers.
Trail running event at St Giles House offering distances from 200m juniors to a marathon, with camping, virtual options, fundraising and a paid dog entry that includes a dog medal.
27 mile marathon and 14 mile half on 25 April 2027 following the Bodmin Way through reserves, woods and village aid stations.
A Backyard Ultra on Portland where runners repeat a 6,706 m (4.167 miles) loop each hour until one remains; camping, chip timing and on-site support are included.
A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.
May 2027
Pretty Muddy Swindon is a muddy obstacle 5k at Lydiard Park on 1 May 2027 with staggered waves, on course marshals, and a minimum fundraising target.
A hilly, technical Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol, using hourly 4.167 mile laps; the 2027 event is sold out and the waiting list is closed.
Rugged trail running in Exmoor National Park with routes from 5 km to 56 km, coastal cliffs, moorland, technical terrain and mandatory kit for longer distances.
A trail race following the Windsor Hill railway path through woods, tunnels and viaducts, finishing in Shepton Mallet. Routes and walking options are provided, with a lunchtime boxty feast in the market place.
Trail run through bluebell woods at Manswood offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, with aid stations, medals and canicross options.
Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 2 May 2027, with chip timing, feed stations and on-site parking.
Two self-navigated trail races near Marlborough: approx 33-mile and 20-mile routes across the North Wessex Downs with mandatory kit, aid stations and finish facilities.
Off‑road half marathon and 10 km through woodland around Collingbourne and Ludgershall, chip timed with aid stations, finisher medals and prize places.
A muddy 5k obstacle event at Stithians Showground in Cornwall with staggered wave starts, adult and child entries, and a minimum fundraising target.
A point to point 50 mile race in Somerset that starts on canal path, follows river and coast routes, has six aid stations, and a 14 hour cut off.
A 100 mile Somerset route on 8–9 May 2027 combining canal, coastal and upland trails, 13 aid stations, 32 hour cut off and compulsory personal water and cup.