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Trail runs in South West

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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, Poole!
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £12-£35
Poole, Dorset, UK

Poole MoRun

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, Poole!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
The Dark Dorset 10 is an exciting new event that offers runners the chance to pluck up the courage to do a twilight 10K through Dorset's most haunted parish.
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £27.50
Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

Dark Dorset 10

The Dark Dorset 10 is an exciting new event that offers runners the chance to pluck up the courage to do a twilight 10K through Dorset's most haunted parish.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km trail running
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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, Bristol!
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £12-£30
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Bristol MoRun

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, Bristol!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
With a 12-mile trail run on moorland, rocky paths and disused railway lines; and a flat 10K around the perimeter of the reservoir, plus kids' races - there's something for everyone.
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £9-£32
Yelverton, Devon, UK

Burrator Noir | 12 Mile Night Trail Run and 10K Road Race

With a 12-mile trail run on moorland, rocky paths and disused railway lines; and a flat 10K around the perimeter of the reservoir, plus kids' races - there's something for everyone.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Age 3 & over
  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
New! Take on a scenic trail challenge on a weekday along the River Dart, with rolling hills, woodland paths and breathtaking views through some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside.
  • Fri 21 Nov
  • £30
Totnes, Devon, UK

Dart Challenge | Dart Challenge

New! Take on a scenic trail challenge on a weekday along the River Dart, with rolling hills, woodland paths and breathtaking views through some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 6 hrs multi terrain running + 399 ft ascent
A choice of distances run at night on a spectacular part of the Cornish South West Coast Path - from Cremyll at Mount Edgcumbe - over a challenging course with incredible atmosphere.
  • Sat 29 Nov
  • £21-£35
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Night on the Edge

A choice of distances run at night on a spectacular part of the Cornish South West Coast Path - from Cremyll at Mount Edgcumbe - over a challenging course with incredible atmosphere.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • CaniCross 3
Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £11-£16
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK

Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash

Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 8 & over
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £32
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, UK

Slow and Dirty

The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • Trail run
  • CaniCross
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 17 Jan 2026
  • £10-£24
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night

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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2
  • CaniCross
Storm the Fort is a Gold award-winning event part of the ‘Dark Skies Series’ night trail running events; a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £20
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort

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

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
The Moonlit Meadow Run is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the  ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £20
Taunton, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Moonlit Meadow Run

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

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
  • £25-£44
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Coastal Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 16 & over
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
This is a toughish race on Dartmoor but it's a big old moon so visibility will be good and the weather looks mild. Grab your head torch and let's get wild.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £23-£28
South Brent, Devon, UK

Wild & Mild Night Run

This is a toughish race on Dartmoor but it's a big old moon so visibility will be good and the weather looks mild. Grab your head torch and let's get wild.

  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • Trail run 2
Off-road trail races around the grounds of Escot Park with some tough little climbs along the way. Ideal for runners of all abilities with canicross category too. Medal for every finisher!
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • £24-£30
Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter Trail Races

Off-road trail races around the grounds of Escot Park with some tough little climbs along the way. Ideal for runners of all abilities with canicross category too. Medal for every finisher!

  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Park
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • £49
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Way of the Dead 50K | Way of the Dead 50K

The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1389 m ascent
Ride the steam train along the beautiful heritage line from the coastal town of Minehead to where your run begins, then run back! A totally unique event with top reviews!
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026
  • £35-£60
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Steaming to the Coast

Ride the steam train along the beautiful heritage line from the coastal town of Minehead to where your run begins, then run back! A totally unique event with top reviews!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 8 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Marathon
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?
  • Fri 1 May 2026
  • £100-£102
Portland, Dorset, UK

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?

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 20 & over
  • 1 day multi terrain running + 323 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 3 & over
  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula - never before used for a running race!
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £9-£35
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Rame Head Race

Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula - never before used for a running race!

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 3 & over
  • 10K run
  • CaniCross
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Fun run 2
Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
  • FREE-£32.50
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation

Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!

  • Families
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 8 & over
  • Challenge walk 2
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Short walk
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
  • Sat 8 Nov
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

East Devon 8 Trigs - Half/Marathon/Ultra

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 8 Nov
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Salt Settlers Six Hour Race | Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

  • 6 hrs trail running + 16 m ascent
  • Wed 12 Nov
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Well Run Dunkertons Night Trail 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Nov
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle

  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2

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