Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

A fell race held since 1986 at The Whistle Inn near Garn yr Erw, Blaenavon, with an 8 km/300 m ascent option and a 5/984 ft option. Entries are accepted on the day or online and runners should carry appropriate safety kit.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Green Lantern is a mixed terrain event around Exeter following the Green Circle. Runners choose direction on entry and may do a 14.2 miles main route or a 9 miles Yellow Zone; both start together.

An eight mile trail on the South West Coast Path around Goodrington with coastal and woodland sections, Race HQ at Youngs Park, and a three hour cut off; finishers receive a bespoke medal and a treat.

An evening fell race at Merrivale on June 17 with a senior 9.5k course of steep climbs, ridge running and fast descents. Entries are limited, the route is partly waymarked to protect nesting birds and organisers may shorten the course in ba..

Meet Your Max 10k is an about 10 km multi terrain race from Truro to St Clement and Malpas, featuring road, trail, track and muddy sections. It is the final race in the Cornish Multi terrain series and offers team and category prizes.

Multiple-distance ultraruns along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, with routes on the South West Coast Path from 33 km up to 105 miles, live GPS tracking, staffed aid stations and finisher awards.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

Trail races at Siblyback Lake on 20 June 2026 include 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km distances plus an 8 hour Siblython endurance event. Camping, a café, personalised bibs and medals for all participants are provided.

A six mile moorland run on Dartmoor around Burrator Reservoir with a shorter Burrator Lite route and junior races. The event supports local parish charities and is organised by South West Fell Runners.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Bristol with interval based running challenges. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats across 400m and 800m repetitions in this organized summer event for adults.

A 5 km obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol on 20 June 2026 where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide across a mainly grassy course. Waves run every 15 minutes, a fundraising target of £50 applies and finishers receive a..

A 34 km fell race in the Brecon Beacons with 1700 m of ascent visiting eight summits and run anticlockwise. The 2026 route adds Fan y Big, moves the finish to Talybont on Usk, and includes two timed cutoffs and strict navigation requirement..

Test your resilience in this 12 hour endurance challenge through the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park. Run or walk as many 12 km laps as possible to support North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

A multi-terrain 10k starting and finishing at Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, with about 75% off-road running and a scenic section on the private Widworthy Estate. The event includes marshals, water stations, limited parking and prizes a..

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap distances and themed finisher medals featuring familiar characters. The event includes aid stations, goody bags with vegan options, free parking and distance achi..

A 7 mile multi terrain race on 21 June 2026 starting and finishing by the wind turbines on the Oakdale plateau, looping Manmoel. Entry fees vary for UK Athletics registered and non affiliated runners and finishers receive a commemorative bu..

Night Sugar is a summer evening fell race on Sugar Loaf near Llanwenarth with a 5.5 miles route and about 1,150 ft of ascent. Entry is limited to 140 via Fabian4, fee £7, age limit over 18, and chip timing is used.

A technical off-road 10 km through woodlands, meadows and river crossings on the Forde Abbey Estate, plus a free Junior 1500 m for primary-age children. Medals for all and prizes for winners; some participant restrictions apply.

The Exeter 10k River Run is a summer evening 10 km race along the River Exe on 26 June 2026. The traffic free flat route is open to runners over 15 and supports local sports participation and wellbeing.