Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2025-2026

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The Conquest of Avalon is a scenic ultra running event held in Somerset, England, finishing in the legendary town of Glastonbury near the iconic Tor. It offers two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race, both primarily following the historic Leland Trail with the 30-miler diverting onto the Lands E..

The Woods is a challenging trail running event held in Tehidy Woods on the North Coast, known for its rich history and natural beauty. Participants choose from four race durations—3, 6, 9, or 12 hours—each covering as many laps as possible of a demanding 4-mile hilly loop marked with Bys Vyken arrow..

The Bude Pirate Run is an approximately 8-mile trail race held in Bude, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Maer Down near Crooklets Beach. The course features outstanding coastal scenery, varied terrain including trails, fields, wooded areas, and some road sections, with many hills making it a chal..

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and challenging race held in the beautiful Cothi Valley near Llanwrda, United Kingdom. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event features a hilly half marathon course that offers runners a rewarding trail experience. Alongside the half marathon, there i..

The Warhorse will take place in Braunton on Sunday 21 September 2025.

The Mells Scenic Race is a 7-mile running event held in the historic village of Mells, near Frome. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, cycle paths, and quiet country lanes, offering a scenic route with some hills. The 2025 race follows the 2023 route, including a stretch along the cy..

The Five Tors Regional Event is an orienteering competition held on Dartmoor's Five Tors, Merrivale area. It features a variety of courses ranging from 1.5 km to 9.6 km with climbs between 20m and 170m, all mapped at a 1:10,000 scale. The event uses a color-coded course system suitable for different..

The Doone Run is a renowned 10-mile (16km) trail race held in the scenic Doone Valley within Exmoor National Park, near Lynmouth, England. Organized by Ilfracombe Running Club, this event features a challenging multi-terrain course that includes coastal paths, wooded riverside banks, and varied trai..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is a scenic mixed-terrain race held in Portishead, UK. Starting at the Portishead Lake Grounds, the course follows the coastal path along the Bristol Channel, offering stunning views towards Wales and passing landmarks like Black Nore Lighth..

The North Coast 110 is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the true North Coast of the South West peninsula in England, featuring four distance options: 110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km. The race follows the scenic South West Coast Path, with routes showcasing dramatic coastal views, in..

The Exmoor Coast 55 will take place in Combe Martin from Friday 3 October 2025 to Saturday 4 October 2025. You can run 55 kilometers.

The Gower Ultra 50, Ultra Bach & Trail Race are three long-distance trail running events held in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales. Following the Wales Coast Path, the races showcase stunning coastal scenery including beaches, bays, coves, farmland, and fishing villages. T..

Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held in St. Eval, Cornwall. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop starting on the hour every hour, repeating laps until only one runner remains.The course loops around the old St. Eval airfield on open roads, with safety measures in..

The Sibelco Templer Ten is a scenic multi-terrain 10-mile race held annually at Stover School in Newton Abbot, Devon. The course is approximately 90% off-road, taking runners through the picturesque Stover Country Park and surrounding fields at Teigngrace. With a race limit of 325 participants, it o..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon is an annual autumn trail running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster. Now in its ninth year, the race features a challenging 13-mile course through ancient woodland with varied terrain and scenic landscapes. For those..

The Quantock Hills Half Marathon, organized by Prosper Events, is a challenging and scenic trail race held in the Quantock Hills near Kilve Court, Somerset. The course features a mix of tough climbs, rolling hills, technical trails through forests, quiet country lanes, and open moorland, offering ru..

The Stockland Scamper is a revived multi-terrain running event held near Honiton, East Devon, organized by Stockland Primary Academy PTA and Ruby Red Running. Returning in 2025 after a six-year break, it offers three distances: 10km, 5km, and 3km, each featuring hilly, muddy countryside routes with..

The South Hams Ultra is a scenic ultra-distance running event in South Devon, featuring two race options: a 105-mile full circumnavigation and a 50-mile route finishing in Totnes. The course primarily follows the newly established South Hams Way, traversing diverse terrain including public rights of..

The Duchy an Dinas 5 is a 5-mile mixed terrain running event held at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. The course features approximately 90% trail running with over 1000 feet of elevation gain, offering a challenging and scenic route. Runners start and finish at the nursery, pa..