Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a 7 km scenic trail run around Snape’s Point in Salcombe. This community event supports the lifesaving work of the RNLI while offering beautiful coastal views.

Experience a flexible eight hour timed event on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Runners and walkers of all abilities can complete as many laps as they choose on this flat disused railway course.

Experience the rugged beauty of the North Cornwall coast with four trail distances starting from the golden sands of Polzeath. Runners will navigate severe terrain and dramatic coastal paths in this professionally timed event.

Experience a scenic multi terrain run through the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley starting from Budleigh Salterton. Choose between a half or third marathon featuring quiet lanes and historic landmarks.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Experience a technical trail run through South Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose between four distances featuring rugged coastal paths and steep inland hills starting from Beesands.

Experience the mythical landscape of Dartmoor during this midwinter trail event featuring a marathon and half marathon. Run past ancient stone circles and pagan sites on courses that offer significant elevation gain.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

Experience a scenic and flat run through Exeter’s historic Quayside and Riverside Valley Park. Choose between a two lap half marathon or a five mile course and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

Experience a festive multi terrain run through the hills and mud of East Devon. Choose between ten mile five kilometer or three kilometer routes designed for various experience levels and ages.

Experience a self-navigation trail run along the scenic South West Coast Path with marathon, half marathon, and 10k options. This coastal event features exposed terrain and requires mandatory kit for all participants.

Traverse the remote wilds of Dartmoor in this supported 30 km or 50 km winter challenge. Open to both runners and walkers, the off road route takes you through the most beautiful and rugged landscapes of the North Moor.

Run through the longest underground tunnels in the UK on a historic railway path in Bath. This event offers distances from 500m to an ultra marathon with both flat and hilly route options for all participants.

Experience a night trail run through the hills and moorland of Dartmoor. Participants can enjoy live music and a sauna after finishing the nine or five mile courses.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

Celebrate Welsh culture with a flexible seven hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra-marathon on well-maintained paths with a full aid station and finisher medals.

Experience a muddy winter adventure on the Community Forest Path around Bristol. Choose between 30 and 45 mile distances featuring chip timing, dedicated pacers, and well stocked checkpoints.

Traverse the majestic Black Mountains of Wales with 10, 20, or 40 mile trail races. Experience forest paths and river crossings on a fully marked course starting and finishing in Crickhowell.

Experience a unique endurance event at Tehidy Woods on the North Coast. Choose to run for three, six, nine, or twelve hours on a scenic four mile loop where the goal is to complete as many laps as possible.