Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A scenic evening cross-country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and an approximate 6K fun run, limited to 250 entries, cupless with water stations, chip timing and proceeds supporting local community projects.

Two point-to-point ultra races across the Mendip Way: a 30 miler on the West Mendip Way and a 50 miler covering the full Mendip Way, both finishing at Uphill Sands Beach with multiple aid stations and professional medical cover.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

Trail races of 24K and 51K start from Talybont-on-Usk on 8 August 2026, with marked routes, marshals and stocked aid stations. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and free race photos.

A pancake-flat *10 km* out and back along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal between Gilwern and Llangattock, set in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Finishers receive a medal, there is a drink station at 5 km, and entries are online only.

A multi-distance event in Bath that goes through historic railway tunnels and along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Distances range from family fun runs to 50 km, with tarmac sections, tunnels and on-course drink stations.

Inflatable 5K in Exeter on 15 August 2026 offers inflatable obstacle laps of 2.5k with options of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. The event includes music zones, finisher medals, on-course hydration and family and group ticket discounts.

Trail running at Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with 5 km and 10 km options, using parkland and woodland trails. The 10 km is two laps of the 5 km circuit and medals are optional to reduce waste.

A Dartmoor fell race with a senior course of about 10 km and 450 m climb plus junior races for ages 6 and up. The route is marshalled for erosion control and race HQ is at the rugby club with nearby parking.

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

A mountain traverse near Pontypool covering 9.8 km with 291 m of climb. Entry is available on the day or online and there are separate junior races and team entries.

A 7.5 km fell race around Cwrt-y-Cadno Show fields with 264 m of climb; entry to the show is £5 and the course is partially marked with a minimum age of over 16.

Races in Bath that run under the city through the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with options from fun runs to 50km and marked routes, on-course feed stations and event medals for finishers.

Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

A summer ultra on the Community Forest Path near Bristol with a 45 mile full loop and a 30 mile partial loop. The event features four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, timed tracking from 2026 and a mandatory kit list.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances from 3 km up to 50 km, a cupcake magnet finisher medal, a baking competition, aid stations with vegan options and goody bags for finishers.