Trail runs in South West
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- Sat 8 Nov
- £12-£35
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
- Sat 8 Nov
- £27.50
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
- Sun 9 Nov
- £12-£30
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
- Sat 15 Nov
- £9-£32
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
- Fri 21 Nov
- £30
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
- Sat 29 Nov
- £21-£35
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
- Sun 7 Dec
- £11-£16
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
- Sun 21 Dec
- £32
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
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £10-£24
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
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £20
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
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £20
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
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £25-£44
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
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £23-£28
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
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £24-£30
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
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £49
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
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £35-£60
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
- Fri 1 May 2026
- £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?
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Plastic-free event
- Age 20 & over
- 1 day multi terrain running + 323 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £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.
- 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
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £9-£35
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
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- FREE-£32.50
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
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
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
East Devon 8 Trigs - Half/Marathon/Ultra
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 8 Nov
Salt Settlers Six Hour Race | Salt Settlers Six Hour Race
- 6 hrs trail running + 16 m ascent