Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

Experience the coastal beauty of South Devon at Race The Tide. Run through private estate trails and across the Burgh Island causeway in a unique event where participants must outrun the incoming estuary waters.

Experience a mountain trail race through the Brecon Beacons featuring routes of 10 miles or a full marathon. Take on significant climbs including Pen Y Fan and Tor y Foel with start and finish at Parkwood Dolygaer.

Explore the off-road trails of Devon's Roadford Lake with a choice of distances, from a half marathon to kids' races. The event includes canicross options and is part of a multi-sport weekend. All finishers receive a custom medal and refres..

Experience a historic fell race near Okehampton featuring a five mile senior course and junior options. Reach the highest point in southern England while navigating scenic moorland terrain starting from Meldon dam.

Experience a multi terrain challenge along the Jurassic Coast with a choice of 10 mile, 6 mile, or fun run distances starting from the scenic village of Beer.

This 10K trail race starts and finishes on Cocklemoor in Langport, taking runners across mixed terrain paths through the Somerset Levels and countryside. It follows UK Athletics rules and is open to participants aged 17 and over.

Tackle the 10 mile Sirhowy Challenge on 17 May, a scenic multi terrain loop climbing 1500 ft to Machen Trig Point through the rolling Sirhowy valley. Undulating terrain suits adventurous runners and all finishers receive a drinks token.

A tough trail marathon covering 26.2 miles of mixed terrain, including quarry and forestry sections. With only 60 entries available, it's a challenging test that finishes with a bespoke medal. The event starts and finishes at the Bridgend M..

Run coast to coast across Cornwall on historic copper transport routes. This 11.5-mile trail from Portreath to Devoran Quay offers a scenic point-to-point journey with no cut-off time. Participants receive a medal, and there's an optional s..

The Taunton Trail offers a fast, flat half marathon and 10K along the scenic waterways near Taunton Rugby Club. All runners get a large medal, with prizes for the top three finishers. Participants praise the friendly atmosphere, encouraging..

Celebrate 50 years of Rocky with a flexible time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Run anything from 3km to an ultra marathon on scenic paths and earn a themed medal and goody bag.

Muskie Madness is a hilly, multi-terrain 10k on May 31st, 2026, starting from Marine Academy Plymouth. Runners tackle roads and wooded trails, with a medal waiting at the finish. Entries open in January.

Race along the sandy shoreline and coastal paths of West Somerset in this 7 mile multi surface event. Run at the water’s edge from Blue Anchor to Minehead and return alongside a vintage steam railway.

Experience the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with a selection of four trail races ranging from 22 to 100 miles. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with onsite camping and transport to the start included for all participants.

Experience the rugged clifftops of North Devon and Cornwall with three challenging distances finishing at Castle Bude. Run through remote coastal trails and iconic locations like Clovelly harbour in this South West trail event.

The VOGUM is a 40-mile ultra marathon along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth. Runners will experience coastal trails, historic landmarks like Ogmore Castle, and fully supported checkpoints. The event has no time limit and emph..

Trail races in the Brecon Beacons on June 6 2026, offering marathon and half marathon options plus weighted bergen editions. Runners move from daylight into night and may need a torch.

A 32 mile single lap road ultra around Dartmoor from Princetown on 6 June 2026. The event is limited to 275 runners, has a six and three quarter hour cut off, and includes a custom finisher medal, technical shirt and post race food and musi..

The Oner Ultra is an 85-mile trail running challenge. It will take place in June 2026.

Explore the Mendip Hills through trail running or rucking with weighted backpacks. Choose between 8km and 14km distances in competitive Pro or relaxed Open categories with provided equipment and finisher medals.