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Runs in South West in May 2026

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Boosted
Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39.60-£44
  • Teams save 10%
Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Dorset Mud Run

Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.

  • Mud run 2
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!
  • Fri 8 - Mon 11 May
  • £10-£80
Kingsbridge, Devon

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
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.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £17
Bristol, Somerset

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
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.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £39-£52
Bristol, Somerset

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
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!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset

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
Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39.60-£44
  • Teams save 10%
Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Dorset Mud Run

Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.

  • Mud run 2
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

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
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.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset

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
Swim in a private Cotswolds lake, ride scenic country roads and run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport spring event.
  • Sat 23 May
  • FREE-£63
Swindon, Wiltshire

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
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!
  • Sat 30 May
  • £9-£26
Yelverton, Devon

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
  • Tue 5 May
  • £9-£17
Exeter, Devon

Run Exe 5K Summer Series - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 6 May
  • £18-£20
Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Boconnoc 5 Mile

  • 5 miles multi terrain running
  • Wed 6 May
  • £10-£12
Bristol, Gloucestershire

Bitton 5K Summer Series - Race 1

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £3-£9
Torrington, Devon

Round the Tree

  • Fun run 2
  • Sat 9 May
  • £35-£71
Exmoor, Devon

Endurancelife | Exmoor

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £27.50-£38.50
Sidmouth, Devon

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon

  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £23-£40
Tiverton, Devon

Canal Shuffle & 10K

  • Ultra run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £60
Taunton, Somerset

Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 Miler

  • 50 miles trail running + 2128 ft ascent
  • Sat 9 May
  • £20-£60
Poole, Dorset

Seaside Scramble

  • 5 km track and field
  • Sat 9 May
  • £60
Minehead, Somerset

Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 Miler

  • 50 miles fell running + 7337 ft ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £17-£27
Dorchester, Dorset

Hardy Half Marathon

  • Half marathon 2
  • Trail run
  • Sun 10 May
  • £10-£16
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Chedworth Roman Trail

  • 10 miler
  • Trail run
  • Sun 10 May
  • £18-£25
Bideford, Devon

Bideford 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £20-£22
Newquay, Cornwall

Trevornick 10K

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Tue 12 May
  • £11-£13
Westbury, Wiltshire

Westbury 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £21-£34
Exmouth, Devon

Running Events Devon - May we Challenge You

  • Fixed time runs 2

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