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Trail runs in South West

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A great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £49-£139
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

A great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.

  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • 50K ultra run
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
  • £25-£32
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!

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £55-£90
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Beyond Bristol

Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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?

  • 1 day multi terrain running
Enjoy a free family fun run as part of the much-loved Oldbury White Horse Triathlon day.
  • Sun 3 May
  • FREE
Calne, Wiltshire, UK

Oldbury White Horse Sprint Triathlon Events | Fun Run

Enjoy a free family fun run as part of the much-loved Oldbury White Horse Triathlon day.

  • 1.5 km trail running
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, UK

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
  • Half marathon
  • Sea swim
  • + 7 more races
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, UK

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
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.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.
  • Sat 23 May
  • FREE
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events | Fun Run

Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.

  • 1.5 km trail running
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £39-£199
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.

  • Trail run 2
  • Ultra run 4
  • 100K ultra run
  • 10K run
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-£44
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.

  • 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!

  • Challenge walk 2
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Short walk
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • FREE
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Summer Events | Fun Run

Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.

  • 1.5 km trail running
Challenge yourself on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle, with distances from 10K right up to 50km, there's something for everyone!
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £49-£139
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle, with distances from 10K right up to 50km, there's something for everyone!

  • 50K ultra run
  • Trail run 3
  • 10K run
Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • £12-£25
Dulverton, Somerset, UK

Wimbleball Lake Trail Races

Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.

  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport end-of-season event.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • FREE
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 End of Season Events | Fun Run

Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport end-of-season event.

  • 1.5 km trail running
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.

  • 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
8th Anniversary! The Race on the Chase has already gained a strong reputation with runners for its great trails, views and friendly atmosphere. It's trail running heaven.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £26-£42
Wiltshire, UK

Race on the Chase

8th Anniversary! The Race on the Chase has already gained a strong reputation with runners for its great trails, views and friendly atmosphere. It's trail running heaven.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.

  • Ultra run 2
  • Marathon
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £24-£30
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
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 15 Nov
  • £8-£35
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!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon

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