Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, about 3.1 miles with roughly 300 m climb over rough open terrain. Junior races use shorter distances and under 14s race separately.

Join the award winning Cosmeston Relays for a team competition at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park. Teams of three tackle an undulating three mile circuit in this popular chip timed baton race.

A weekend trail festival at Newnham Park (10–12 July 2026) offering 12, 24 and 36 hour timed events for solo, pairs or teams, plus a kids race, on-site camping, vendors and medals for finishers.

On 11 July 2026 an event in the Black Mountains offers distances from half marathon to 50 mile. Routes are self navigated with GPX files and supported by checkpoints, tracking, food provisions and medical cover.

An evening running event in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 offering a coastal half marathon and a long 10.5 km, supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance. Medals, awards and free race photography; timed via ST App Service with no chip timing.

An off road running event on 11 July 2026 in Tipton St John featuring a scenic 10 km route through the Otter Valley and an approximately one mile Fun Run. Camping is available and finishers receive local prizes and medals.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

Teams of three race from the Packhorse pub to a Midford cider farm and back over an off road route, collecting and carrying a full barrel. Fancy dress is compulsory and prizes include fastest teams and best costume.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

The Pen y Fan Race on 11 July 2026 is a counter in the British Fell and Hill Championships, organised by Brecon Fans Races and sponsored by Pete Bland Sports. A guided Fan y Big Horseshoe jog follows; prizes include age-category and team aw..

The Forde Abbey 10K will take place in Thorncombe on Wednesday 15 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers. The marked course has steep climbs and natural obstacles, entry is for those aged 18 and over, and half the proceeds go to a local charity.

A multi-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with options from 10 km up to 100 km and a figure of eight 100 km route. Basecamp at Penrice Castle offers camping, regular rest stops, GPS tracking, catering and medical support.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal trail races follow the Wales Coast Path to a shared finish at Cardiff Bay, offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles routes with marked navigation, checkpoints and drop bag support.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Westpoint, Exeter is an obstacle course over mixed surfaces with a tarmac start and finish, staggered wave starts, an age limit of 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

A coastal running event on 19 July 2026 between Harlyn Beach and Padstow supporting Padstow Rowing Club. Races include a 10.5 km and a half marathon with personalised bibs, medals for all, and free race photography.

A traditional off road fell race to Selworthy Beacon on Exmoor of about 4 miles with 1000 ft of ascent and descent. The course is self navigated with compulsory checkpoints and prizes for summit firsts and category winners.

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.