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Trail 5K runs in South West

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Run your way across the galaxy on a fun, flexible lapped course where you choose the distance, set the pace and earn an out-of-this-world finisher’s medal in the stunning Hurn Forest.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £37.50-£39.50
Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Intergalactic

Run your way across the galaxy on a fun, flexible lapped course where you choose the distance, set the pace and earn an out-of-this-world finisher’s medal in the stunning Hurn Forest.

  • 7 hrs trail running + 56 ft ascent
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £37.50-£39.50
Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

London Calling

Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!

  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
Be sure to add this 5K trail run through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar. With gorgeous scenery and a finisher’s medal to take home, it's for everyone.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Bluebell Bash | 5K

Be sure to add this 5K trail run through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar. With gorgeous scenery and a finisher’s medal to take home, it's for everyone.

  • 5 km trail running + 174 ft ascent
A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £20
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

Something Wild Festival | 5K Run

A beautiful 5K trail race on the South West Coast Path for runners (and walkers) of all abilities with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend.

  • 5 km trail running
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £9-£28
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Trail Races

By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • £12-£25
Dulverton, Somerset, UK

Wimbleball Lake Trail Races

Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.

  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £37.50-£39.50
Christchurch, Hampshire, UK

Something to Talk About

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.

  • 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the  ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £21
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run | 5K Night Run

The Moonlit Meadow Run 5K is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events across Somerset.

  • 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Bristol!
  • Sun 15 Nov
  • £20-£30
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Bristol MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Bristol!

  • 5 km trail running
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027
  • £20
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night | 5K

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • 5 km trail running + 447 ft ascent
Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027
  • £21
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 5K Night Run

Storm the Fort 5K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.

  • 5 km trail running + 528 ft ascent
The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 20 Mar 2027
  • £21
Winscombe, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora | 5K Night Run

The Mendip Aurora 5K night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • £5-£7
Axminster, Devon, UK

Minster Challenge | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • £6.50
Tiverton, Devon, UK

The Feighan Fury Race and Fun Run | Fun Run

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £20-£38
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Chase Trail Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £24
Saint Agnes, Cornwall, UK

Trail Pursuit: Cornwall | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £12.50
Bristol, Somerset, UK

The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 4

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £20
Langport, Somerset, UK

Naked | Clothes-free run | Naked 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £11-£18.50
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Black Hill Run

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Sat 6 Feb 2027
  • £21
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 46 ft ascent

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