Runs in South West in May 2026
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- Fri 1 May
- £100-£102
Portland Pig BackYard Ultra
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
- 1 day multi terrain running
- Sun 3 May
- £18-£32
The Bluebell Bash
Be sure to add this trail run through scenic bluebell forests to your spring running calendar. With fully-stocked aid stations, gorgeous scenery and a finisher’s medal to take home, it's for everyone.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- CaniCross 3
- Sun 3 May
- FREE-£75
Oldbury White Horse Sprint Triathlon Events
Pool-based swim, followed by a ride and run through the Wiltshire countryside, with multisport options and family-friendly race day vibes.
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Sprint aquathlon
- Fun run
- Fri 8 - Mon 11 May
- £10-£80
Something Wild Festival
A family-friendly trail running festival for all ages and abilities with Devon's best trail routes at its heart - plus sea swims, swimruns, guided runs, yoga, music, speakers, local food and camping!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sea swim
- Sprint swimrun
- + 7 more races
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see younger Bristol runners tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 10 May
- £39-£52
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £39-£199
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 16 May
- £9-£28
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
- Sun 17 May
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sat 23 May
- FREE-£63
Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events
Swim in a private Cotswolds lake, ride scenic country roads and run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport spring event.
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Sprint aquathlon
- Fun run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£26
Burrator 10K and Kids Races
A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 9 May
- £27.50-£38.50
Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Sat 9 May
- £60
Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 Miler
- 50 miles trail running + 2128 ft ascent
- Sat 9 May
- £60
Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 Miler
- 50 miles fell running + 7337 ft ascent