Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

Cross Dartmoor from east to west on this 50km or 16 mile traverse featuring self navigation and live GPS tracking. Runners can participate solo or in teams and enjoy fully supported feed stations and a finish line medal.

Experience a unique urban trail adventure starting in the heart of Bristol. Choose between 25km and 55km routes featuring riverside paths, woodland trails, and iconic views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with **50 km**, **29 km** and **10 km** options, covered rest stops, medical and massage teams, GPS tracked routes and finishers' medal and T shirt.

The Exeter Trail Races offer a 10K and Half Marathon on the scenic, off-road trails of Escot Park. Both distances feature canicross options for runners with dogs. Expect climbs, potential mud, and a finisher's medal at this established even..

Experience a magical Twilight Run at Siblyback Lake with 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km trails perfect for families and trail lovers. Enjoy buggy friendly routes, finisher medals, free race photos and Canicross options as dusk falls under torchl..

Tackle the hills and mud of Axminster in the Minster Challenge. Choose from a challenging 12 km, a 5 km route, or a family-friendly 3 km fun run. All finishers earn a medal, and the event features a supportive trail running atmosphere.

Join this multi terrain challenge through private estates in the rolling hills of mid Devon. Choose between a ten mile trail race with over 600 meters of ascent or a five kilometer fun run and walk.

Celebrate a birthday with a Cakeathon in South Wales. Run or walk a flexible number of laps on a 5.3km course through Parc Taf Bargoed. Choose your distance and enjoy a 7-hour event with a finisher's medal and cake.

A 30 mile circular ultra on 4 April 2026 around Monmouth, covering parts of the Three Castles Walk and Offa's Dyke Path with 4,258 ft of elevation and two fully stocked checkpoints.

Experience the unique challenge of racing on the firm sands of Pendine Beach. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to an ultra marathon on a course famous for land speed records.

Enjoy a unique trail running event where you ride a heritage steam train to your start line before racing back to Minehead along the beautiful Somerset coastline and Quantock Hills.

Experience the rugged Glamorgan Heritage Coast with three trail races following the Wales Coast Path. Choose from ten, eighteen, or thirty two mile routes featuring dramatic cliffs and hidden bays ending at Ogmore by Sea.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Gower Peninsula with a self navigation half marathon or marked trail runs of 10km and 5km. Enjoy coastal paths and woodland trails starting from the scenic Oxwich Bay.

Experience the first vertical ascent race in the South West featuring 1000 meters of elevation gain. Run 15 miles across two laps of stunning Cornish coastal paths and inland hills starting from Perranporth Airfield.

Follow the South West Coast Path for 22 miles from Exmouth to Seaton featuring 4000 feet of ascent. Choose between solo, relay, or half distance options for this established trail race along the Devon coastline.

A 15-mile fell race in Cheddar with over 2000 feet of climbing on a fully marked course. Entry includes tea and cake at the finish, with water stations and snacks provided along the way. The race starts on Warrens Hill and finishes at Fairl..

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Wild Horse South Wales 200 is a 200-mile trail ultramarathon through South Wales. The route links historic paths like Offa's Dyke and the Beacons Way, finishing at Worm's Head on the coast. This point-to-point adventure offers a multi-day c..

The MTC Afanc is a 40-mile ultra marathon along National Cycle Route 8 in Wales. It is also the fifth stage of the challenging six-day CYMRUN event. Runners must be prepared for a cup-free race with strict pace requirements and a full manda..

Experience the rugged beauty of Brecon Beacons National Park with a choice of 10, 20, or 40 mile trail races. Navigate mountain ridges and forest paths in this supported event starting from Gilestone Farm.