The Dulverton Trail Fun Run & Canicross 2026
This year’s Dulverton Trail Fun Run & Canicross 2026 will be its sixth successful year, and is set to take place on Sunday 20 September. Cross country running along 5km or 10km routes through the beautiful countryside around Dulverton, Exmoor – with or without your dog of course!
In true Exmoor style, the run will combine some tough gradients but was described by one experienced trail runner last year as an “excellent traditional trail run”. Setting off from the Exmoor Lawns in Dulverton, in front of Exmoor House, the route will take runners through Burridge Woods beside the picturesque River Barle and along to Marsh Bridge. Those running both 5k and 10k routes will climb the hill in Looseall Wood with a hydration point at the top.
The 10k route will then veer off towards the triangulation point at Court Down with panoramic views towards Dartmoor to the south and Dunkery Beacon (Somerset’s highest point) to the north. See the picture above. All runners complete the run downhill along the track known as School Lane and back to the Exmoor Lawns.
Reserve Your Space Now
Online bookings are now open via this link and many entries have already been received. The entry price remains the same as in previous years – £15 choosing either the 5k or 10k route. Walkers are also invited in 2026 to join the event on the 5k route. All ages and abilities are very welcome.
Fun Run Breakfast and Cakes
The Bridge Inn (our fabulous pub located right beside the Exmoor Lawns and the historic bridge over the River Barle) is planning an amazing Fun Run Breakfast on the day for all comers (to be ordered between 11 and 11.45am) – Filled Rolls at £7.50 with smashed avocado, cucumber and crispy onion or bacon, lettuce and tomato. A fried egg or hash browns can be added for £1.50.
There will also be the popular Tea Tent set up on the Exmoor Lawns selling tea, coffee and delicious cakes!
Warm Up, Briefing and Prizes!
On the day itself, registration is from 9am, there will be a fun warm up session and a briefing by the Race Director from 10am and the start time is 10.30am. All competitors will be awarded a tasteful, eco-friendly wooden medal, that will double as a key ring after the event – exclusively handcrafted by Exmoor Engraving, who will also create a beautiful wooden treat box for the winning dog of the day! Sponsors Stag Environmental will award the engraved ‘Dulverton Stag Canicross Winner’ trophy too!
Sponsors
The organisers from Visit Dulverton are extremely grateful to have the support and generous sponsorship in 2026 of The Bridge Inn, Dulverton and local businesses Stag Environmental, suppliers of Polaris ATVs and UTVs on Exmoor, and Dulverton’s excellent music shop, Oggies Music, a one stop destination for all your musical needs.
