Explore the South West
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!
Map view
- Sat 31 Jan
- £23-£29
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.
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sat 7 Feb
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 8 Feb
- £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.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 14 Feb
- £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.
- Trail run 2
- Sun 15 Feb
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 2 | My Funny Valentine
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 1 Mar
- £7.50-£39.50
Taunton Half Marathon & Kids Kilometre Fun Run
40th edition! A highly anticipated annual event for the running community with the theatre of a traffic-free, town centre start and finish for that great race-day buzz!
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Sun 15 Mar
- £10-£40
Donut Duathlon Spring
Kickstart your season with the Donut Duathlon — a fun, family-friendly, traffic-free event at Torbay Velopark with flat parkland runs, smooth tarmac cycling, and donuts for all!
- Sprint duathlon
- Super sprint duathlon
- Kids duathlon 4
- 5K run
- Sun 15 Mar
- £15-£45
GetPRO Bath Half
Run through traffic-free streets in the heart of Bath and experience the electric atmosphere on the course through the UK's only World Heritage City!
- 13.1 miles road running + 239 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar
- £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!
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar
- £49
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.
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 28 Mar
- £37.50-£39.50
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
- Sun 29 Mar
- £18-£27
Exeter Gravel Races
A lapped off-road course mostly on gravel fire roads so perfect for gravel bikes but also well suited to cross-country bikes or mountain bikes. Everyone will finish within a few minutes of the winner!
- Gravel events 2
- Sat 4 Apr
- £28-£51
Torbay Triathlon Relay
Join the action at Torbay Velopark in your choice of two thrilling team triathlon relays – fast racing, smooth tarmac, and unbeatable camaraderie in a fun, traffic-free setting for all abilities.
- Relay triathlon 2
- Sun 5 Apr
- £25-£51
Torbay Triathlon Spring
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon, with a pool based swim, followed by a Velopark ride on smooth, flat tarmac and a flat parkland run.
- Sprint triathlon
- Novice triathlon
- Kids triathlon 7
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sat 11 Apr
- £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!
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Apr
- £37-£43
Haldon Heroic
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events and 2024 Best of the Year on offroad.cc! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer.
- Gravel events 3
- Sun 12 Apr
- £45
The Osprey Sprint Triathlon
Test every discipline in this unforgettable triathlon set along the South West Coast. Catch sight of the iconic Portland Bill lighthouse as you cycle around the beautiful Isle of Portland.
- 300 m pool swimming
- 15 km road cycling + 848 ft ascent
- 5 km trail running + 24 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr
- £40
White Horse Challenge
A legendary early-season sportive set in breathtaking countryside. Ride past the chalk horses on a deeply historic route with rolling hills, punchy climbs and epic scenery.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr
- £20-£30
- 50% off
Follow the Seagulls | Devon
The famous trekking challenge is back again! Lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 26 Apr
- £39-£44
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
- Sun 26 Apr
- £37.50-£39.50
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
- Fri 1 May
- £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?
- 1 day multi terrain running
- Sun 3 May
- £20-£63
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
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 5
- Fri 8 - Mon 11 May
- £10-£80
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
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see younger Bristol runners tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 10 May
- £39-£52
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 10 May
- £30-£37.50
St Ives Brewery Sportive
Ride Cornwall’s stunning coastline and celebrate with a proper pint! Scenic routes along the stunning West Coast of Cornwall plus free St Ives Brewery beer at the finish line!
- Sportive 2
- Sat 16 May
- £29-£55
Roadford Lake Swim
Take the opportunity to swim in a superb lake swimming venue where you’re not normally allowed to swim! Come and make a weekend of it with lakeside camping too.
- Lake swim 5
- Sat 16 May
- £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.
- Fun run 2
- 5K run
- CaniCross 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £68-£135
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
- Sun 17 May
- £57-£79
Roadford Lake Aquabike
Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!
- Standard aquabike
- Sprint aquabike
- Sun 17 May
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 17 May
- £64
Roadford Lake Aquathlon
Dive into open-water racing at this scenic aquathlon, combining a freshwater lake swim with a traffic-free run around beautiful Roadford Lake in Devon.
- 750 m lake swimming
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 24 May
- £45
The Dorchester Sprint Triathlon
Bike past historic landmarks, and run beside the Great Feild at Poundbury. As you finish each leg of the course, you’ll get closer to the crowds of people cheering you on at that final stretch.
- 300 m pool swimming
- 21 km road cycling + 792 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 147 ft ascent
- Sat 30 May
- £9-£24
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
- Sat 6 Jun
- £35-£54
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 3
- Sat 6 Jun
- £45-£75
Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon
Swim through crystal-clear waters and run through woodland paths, meadows and riverside trails in this unique test of endurance, strength and adventure spirit — perfect for those who love to go wild.
- River swim
- Standard aquathlon
- Sun 7 Jun
- £70-£90
Dartmouth Triathlon
Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sun 7 Jun
- £65-£80
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
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 13 Jun
- £44
The Triple | Mendip Murmuration
Ride your mountain bike through some of Somerset’s stunning landscapes over the distance of your choice with like-minded riders at this award-winning event with top reviews!
- Mountain biking events 3
- Sat 13 Jun
- £9-£40
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
- Sun 14 Jun
- £80-£195
Weymouth WMD Triathlon
Whichever distance you choose, this triathlon will not fail to impress. With stunning views of Weymouth nature reserve and a true test of stamina, you'll be beaming with pride at the finish line.
- Half Ironman
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sun 14 Jun
- £29-£130
Plymouth Triathlon & Plymouth Swim
Dive into the Plymouth Triathlon and Plymouth Swim! A stunning sea swim, scenic coastal bike ride, and flat waterfront run offering an unforgettable multisport challenge for athletes of all abilities.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Sea swim 3
- Sat 20 Jun
- 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!
- Challenge walk 2
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Short walk
- Sat 20 Jun
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Jurassic Coast
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
- Charity hike 3
- Sun 21 Jun
- £16-£25
Man vs Moor
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sat 27 Jun
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Jurassic Coast Off-Road
Experience Dorset’s iconic cliffs, trails and waters in a single day. Cycle, hike and kayak the Jurassic Coast while fundraising for Action Medical Research.
- 21 miles mountain biking
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 27 Jun
- £50
Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim
Join over 1,200 swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.
- 1.4 miles sea swimming
- Sun 28 Jun
- £20-£42
North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
The 'UK's toughest and most beautiful marathon' features a delicious Devon cream tea at the finish line! Lucky trail runners will amble along the SW Coast Path and N Devon Coast.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 4 Jul
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast
Hike the Jurassic Coast’s dramatic trails, passing Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks, and enjoy Dorset’s breathtaking coastal views while supporting people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sun 5 Jul
- £36-£90
English Riviera Triathlon
Fast, exciting, spectator-friendly racing in the centre of Torquay! Swim from the sheltered Torre Abbey Sands beach, ride a fast and flattish closed-road circuit and run by the sea.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Kids triathlon 2
- Sprint aquathlon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 5 Jul
- £30-£60
English Riviera Swim
The ever-popular English Riviera Swims offer a choice of distances in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a wide range of swimming abilities. This beach has an excellent water quality record.
- Sea swim 3
- Sun 5 Jul
- £20-£45
Bike Bath
Pedal through historic Bath and the stunning Mendips, challenge yourself on varied routes, share camaraderie with fellow cyclists, and feel triumphant as you conquer scenic climbs and finish strong.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive 2
- Long sportive
- Sat 11 Jul
- £38-£43
Moor to Sea
Choose between three sportives exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb and earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing times.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 11 Jul
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Cotswolds
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds, and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 11 Jul
- £100
Dartmoor Legend Ultra
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.
- 200 miles road cycling + 19158 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race The Sun Cheddar Gorge
Race against the sun through dramatic landscapes at Cheddar Gorge. Cycle, hike and kayak with your team while supporting Action Medical Research.
- 32 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sun 12 Jul
- £65-£115
ATW Bristol Triathlon
Swim, bike, and run through an iconic city backdrop with a flat, fast course and incredible atmosphere — one of the UK's most-popular 'closed-road' triathlons.
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 12 Jul
- £44
The Triple | Exmoor Explorer
A non-competitive mountain biking event for all in the beautiful Exmoor National Park in South West England on open moorland, woodland trails and single track with top reviews!
- Mountain biking events 2
- Fri 17 Jul
- £1,400-£3,100
ITERA-lite Expedition Race SW England
Come to the beautiful South West of England for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure over two to three days of non-stop multisport adventure.
- 2 days hiking
- 2 days mountain biking
- 2 days kayaking