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Trail runs in South West

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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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2
  • CaniCross
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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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Blast through the trails on a brilliant, lapped course at sunset and take in the twilight sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest.
  • Sat 31 Jan
  • £23-£29
Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Starburster

Blast through the trails on a brilliant, lapped course at sunset and take in the twilight sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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
  • £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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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
  • £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
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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 56 ft 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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 8 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Marathon
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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
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
  • £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?

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 20 & over
  • 1 day multi terrain 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.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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 — a spectacular coastal challenge.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £9-£40
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 — a spectacular coastal challenge.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • 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
  • 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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon over a choice of distances, which follows the brand new South Hams Way in South Devon.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £45-£140
Plymouth, Devon, UK

The South Hams Ultra

The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon over a choice of distances, which follows the brand new South Hams Way in South Devon.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Sat 10 Jan
Wadebridge, Cornwall, UK

EnduranceLife - North Cornwall

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 17 Jan
Christchurch, Hampshire, UK

The Maverick New Forest Gravel

  • Trail run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jan
Okehampton, Devon, UK

Hare Challenge

  • Fixed time runs 2
  • Sat 24 Jan
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

EnduranceLife - South Devon

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 24 Jan
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

PAGAN Trails

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 25 Jan
Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 31 Jan - Sun 1 Feb
Exmouth, Devon, UK

Winter Challenge

  • Fixed time runs 2
  • Sat 14 Feb
Bristol, Somerset, UK

The Bristol 5K and 10K Winter Warmer Run

  • 5K run
  • 10K run

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