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Trail runs in South West

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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
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
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
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.
  • Sat 23 May
  • FREE
Swindon, Wiltshire

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

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

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
  • £32.50
Minehead, Somerset

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

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
The HOT-TO-GO trail running events are pop-themed and take in the summer sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £24-£30
Ringwood, Dorset

HOT-TO-GO | 5 or 10 Miles

The HOT-TO-GO trail running events are pop-themed and take in the summer sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest.

  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
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

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

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
Starting and finishing by the beach of Studland Bay, this challenging and hilly 30 mile guided ultra run will take you on a wonderful tour of the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £45
Swanage, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Run

Starting and finishing by the beach of Studland Bay, this challenging and hilly 30 mile guided ultra run will take you on a wonderful tour of the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck.

  • 30 miles trail running
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

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

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

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 - Sun 11 Oct
  • £45-£140
Plymouth, Devon

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

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
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 7 Nov
  • £27.50
Blandford Forum, Dorset

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.

  • 10 km trail running
The Moonlit Meadow Run is a double Gold award-winning night trail running event and the original inspiration for the  ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £21
Taunton, Somerset

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 night trail running events across Somerset.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
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
  • £12-£35
Bristol, Somerset

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
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 20 Nov
  • £34
Totnes, Devon

Dart Challenge | Dart Challenge

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.

  • 6 hrs multi terrain running
Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.
  • Thu 31 Dec
  • £5-£10
Salcombe, Devon

Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run

Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.

  • 7 km trail running + 350 ft ascent
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 16 Jan 2027
  • £11-£25
Exeter, Devon

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.

  • 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 16 Jan 2027
  • £21
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
The Mendip Aurora night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three, traffic-free night trail running events across Somerset.
  • Sat 20 Mar 2027
  • £21
Winscombe, Somerset

Dark Skies Series | Mendip Aurora

The Mendip Aurora night trail run kicks off the award-winning ‘Dark Skies Series’ of three, traffic-free night trail running events across Somerset.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run

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