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The South West

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Surfing in North Devon, sailing along the Jurassic Coast and cycling through the Cotswolds are just some of the experiences that the South West has to offer. Use the filters below to find specific events or keep browsing for more inspiration!

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Mighty Hike | Jurassic Coast
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Mighty Hike | Jurassic Coast

Take on a hike along this stunning coastline with Macmillan Cancer Support, helping people living with cancer.

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One of the UK's biggest and best running events, from the heart of the city past the vibrant waterfront, along the peaceful Avon Gorge and under the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge.
  • Sun 14 May
  • £46
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run | Half Marathon

One of the UK's biggest and best running events, from the heart of the city past the vibrant waterfront, along the peaceful Avon Gorge and under the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge.

  • 13.1 miles road running

Events in Exeter

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The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £40-£60
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Race With No Name | Dartmoor Traverse

The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.

  • Ultra run
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £32.50-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Heroic

Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.

  • Gravel riding 3
Three sportive distance options exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Chip timed, fully supported with KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views.
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £40-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Moor to Sea

Three sportive distance options exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Chip timed, fully supported with KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive

Events in Bristol

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An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.
  • Sun 14 May
  • £12-£46
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run

An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
Join the MS Walk Bristol and walk, roll or stroll past Bristol’s iconic sights such as St Peter’s Church, Queen Square and SS Great Britain.
  • Sat 20 May
  • FREE-£15
Bristol, Somerset, UK

MS Walk Bristol

Join the MS Walk Bristol and walk, roll or stroll past Bristol’s iconic sights such as St Peter’s Church, Queen Square and SS Great Britain.

  • Sponsored walk 3
A selection of multi terrain races offering distances from 1K to 10K, to cater for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.
  • Sat 17 Feb 2024
  • FREE
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Back to Black

A selection of multi terrain races offering distances from 1K to 10K, to cater for all ability levels and ages, in beautiful parkland on the edge of Bristol.

  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 2

Spring events in the South West

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The flat terrain of the Torbay Velodrome offers a range of Duathlon distances, catering to all ages and abilities in a safe, supported and inclusive manner, with a medal and donut at the finish line!
  • Sun 26 Mar
  • £19-£38
Paignton, Devon, UK

Donut Duathlon Spring

The flat terrain of the Torbay Velodrome offers a range of Duathlon distances, catering to all ages and abilities in a safe, supported and inclusive manner, with a medal and donut at the finish line!

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Super sprint duathlon
  • Kids duathlon 4
An Olympic format mixed Team Relay Triathlon using the fantastic facilities at Torbay Velopark, professionally chip timed over a traffic-free course, BTF affiliated with a great finishers medal.
  • Sat 8 Apr
  • £28-£34
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Relay

An Olympic format mixed Team Relay Triathlon using the fantastic facilities at Torbay Velopark, professionally chip timed over a traffic-free course, BTF affiliated with a great finishers medal.

  • Relay triathlon
A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
  • Sun 9 Apr
  • £21-£45
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Spring

A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 7
The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.
  • Sat 15 Apr
  • £40-£60
Exeter, Devon, UK

The Race With No Name | Dartmoor Traverse

The Race With No Name (Dartmoor Traverse), is an established ultra crossing of Dartmoor which follows the Two Moors Way from Drewsteignton to Ivybridge. Suitable for pairs, solos and walkers.

  • Ultra run
50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Lighthouses, lost villages, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path - to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Apr
  • £20
  • Entries close in 6 days
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Devon

50 Miles. 2 Days. On Foot. Lighthouses, lost villages, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path - to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • Entries close in 6 days
  • Challenge walk
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £32.50-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Heroic

Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer with VIP treatment including free action photos, massage, bike wash and medal.

  • Gravel riding 3
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £40-£45
Honiton, Devon, UK

Taunton Flyer

This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.
  • Sun 14 May
  • £12-£46
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run

An action-packed day to celebrate everything that's incredible about Bristol with runs for all abilities and iconic landmarks featuring the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge and waterfront.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
A coastal triathlon for triathletes of all abilities from absolute beginner to elite, offering Sprint and Novice options. A pool-based swim, seafront cycle and pan flat run along the Exe Estuary path.
  • Sun 14 May
  • £35-£50
Exmouth, Devon, UK

Exmouth Triathlon

A coastal triathlon for triathletes of all abilities from absolute beginner to elite, offering Sprint and Novice options. A pool-based swim, seafront cycle and pan flat run along the Exe Estuary path.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon
Join the MS Walk Bristol and walk, roll or stroll past Bristol’s iconic sights such as St Peter’s Church, Queen Square and SS Great Britain.
  • Sat 20 May
  • FREE-£15
Bristol, Somerset, UK

MS Walk Bristol

Join the MS Walk Bristol and walk, roll or stroll past Bristol’s iconic sights such as St Peter’s Church, Queen Square and SS Great Britain.

  • Sponsored walk 3
Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.
  • Sun 21 May
  • £39-£141
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Triathlon

Triathlon and swim events at Roadford Lake, offering a range of distances to suit all ability levels in a safe environment, with camping options to enjoy the area after your event.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
  • Lake swim 3
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! There’s also lakeside camping if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
  • Sun 21 May
  • £35-£55
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Swim

Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! There’s also lakeside camping if you'd like to make a weekend of it.

  • Lake swim 3

Summer events in the South West

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A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!
  • Sat 3 Jun
  • £8-£23
Devon, Devon, UK

Burrator 10K and Kids Races

A fast, flat 10K route that is almost all on tarmac and is one of the most beautiful 10Ks in the country. The kids races make the event even more exciting, especially as all finishers get a medal!

  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £29-£39
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, the Dartmouth Open Water Swims offer a choice of distances in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • Sea swim 2
The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for an 8th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road, plus chance to camp on the beach!
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £44-£75
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Triathlon

The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for an 8th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road, plus chance to camp on the beach!

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £44-£50
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Aquabike

Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!

  • Sprint aquabike
Start with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Torquay Beach then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea. What a venue!
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £29-£63
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon

Start with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Torquay Beach then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea. What a venue!

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Fun run 3
The ever-popular English Riviera Swims offers a choice of distances in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £29-£49
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim

The ever-popular English Riviera Swims offers a choice of distances in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • Sea swim 3
Trek the beautiful Dorset coastline to the famous Lulworth Cove along this important World Heritage Site with the National Autistic Society and earn your well-deserved medal and certificate!
  • Sat 1 Jul
  • £30
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge | National Autistic Society

Trek the beautiful Dorset coastline to the famous Lulworth Cove along this important World Heritage Site with the National Autistic Society and earn your well-deserved medal and certificate!

  • Challenge walk
The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.
  • Sat 8 Jul
  • £42.50-£100
Yelverton, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Legend Sportives

The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.

  • Long sportive 3
The most famous cycling route in the UK taking you to the extremities of Great Britain, from the most westerly point in Cornwall to the most northerly point in Scotland. Ready, set, pedal.
  • Sat 8 - Sat 22 Jul
  • £20
Penzance, Cornwall, UK

Land's End to John O'Groats

The most famous cycling route in the UK taking you to the extremities of Great Britain, from the most westerly point in Cornwall to the most northerly point in Scotland. Ready, set, pedal.

  • Charity bike ride
A swim-run in Torbay starting with a sea swim in the warm, and usually calm, waters of Goodrington Sands. Then after a quick transition, run along the stunning coastal path.
  • Sun 16 Jul
  • £50
Paignton, Devon, UK

English Riviera Aquathlon

A swim-run in Torbay starting with a sea swim in the warm, and usually calm, waters of Goodrington Sands. Then after a quick transition, run along the stunning coastal path.

  • Standard aquathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
Can’t run or just don’t like it? This event is for you. It starts with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Goodrington Sands then onto the bikes for a loop around the beautiful Torbay countryside.
  • Sun 16 Jul
  • £50
Paignton, Devon, UK

English Riviera Aquabike

Can’t run or just don’t like it? This event is for you. It starts with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Goodrington Sands then onto the bikes for a loop around the beautiful Torbay countryside.

  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
Run like the wind over perfect green fields as you take on Tough Mudder at the home of the Badminton Horse Trials. World-class obstacles, thick mud and coveted headbands plus teamwork and good vibes.
  • Sat 12 Aug
  • £15-£109
Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West

Run like the wind over perfect green fields as you take on Tough Mudder at the home of the Badminton Horse Trials. World-class obstacles, thick mud and coveted headbands plus teamwork and good vibes.

  • Obstacle race 2
  • Fun run 2
Five gravel cycling routes sampling the trails of East Devon. Routes from 22K to 100K offer options to suit all abilities, with great en route support through the picturesque course.
  • Sun 27 Aug
  • £35-£44
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Devon Grit

Five gravel cycling routes sampling the trails of East Devon. Routes from 22K to 100K offer options to suit all abilities, with great en route support through the picturesque course.

  • Gravel riding 5

Autumn events in the South West

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Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £22-£59
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon

Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 5
Hike along the stunning Dorset Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Take in sights such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 Sep
  • £20-£25
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast

Hike along the stunning Dorset Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Take in sights such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, for Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Hike 2
Three great routes to choose from showcasing the amazing Cornwall coast road! Fully supported on all distances, with a time-graded medal awaiting at the finish.
  • Sat 16 Sep
  • £40-£45
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

Lands End 100

Three great routes to choose from showcasing the amazing Cornwall coast road! Fully supported on all distances, with a time-graded medal awaiting at the finish.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
Triathlons at Dawlish Warren, a safe and supported environment for sea swimming, with a range of triathlon distances to offer a great challenge in a scenic location.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £42-£61
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Triathlon

Triathlons at Dawlish Warren, a safe and supported environment for sea swimming, with a range of triathlon distances to offer a great challenge in a scenic location.

  • Sea swim 3
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £38-£53
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • Sea swim 3
Three sportive distance options exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Chip timed, fully supported with KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views.
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £40-£45
Exeter, Devon, UK

Moor to Sea

Three sportive distance options exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Chip timed, fully supported with KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. A weekend festival with a range of runs to suit all abilities - featuring kids events, a glow run and a coastal half marathon with long stretches of sea views.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Oct
  • £14-£41.75
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth

Sun... Sea... Running as it should be. A weekend festival with a range of runs to suit all abilities - featuring kids events, a glow run and a coastal half marathon with long stretches of sea views.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run 2
  • Fun run 3
A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £18-£42
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn

A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 7
Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £48.50
  • 10 charities
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bath Half Marathon

Fast and flat through the historic streets of Bath on a two-lap course which avoids the city's surrounding hills. Voted 3rd best UK running event by the Daily Telegraph.

  • Half marathon
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 4 Nov
  • £17-£28
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

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

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross
  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Trail run
Sprint and Standard distance duathlons at Woodbury Common offering mixed terrain running and enjoyable cycling on rolling roads. Chip timed and BTF affiliated.
  • Sun 5 Nov
  • £36-£46
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK

Devon Duathlon Autumn

Sprint and Standard distance duathlons at Woodbury Common offering mixed terrain running and enjoyable cycling on rolling roads. Chip timed and BTF affiliated.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard duathlon

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