Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Run the rugged Brecon Beacons at The Beast of the Beacons on 18 April 2026 with 10 mile, 20 mile or 40 mile routes across reservoirs, forests and river crossings. Camping, catering and full medical support on site make it canicross friendly..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is an LDWA weekend in Abergavenny on 18 and 19 April 2026 with 20, 30 and 50 mile routes exploring the Black Mountains and Blaenavon World Heritage landscape. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a canal finish.

Take on the Devon Coast to Coast on 18 and 19 April 2026, a 112 mile nonstop ultra across Dartmoor and Exmoor along the Two Moors Way. Expect rugged moorland, stocked checkpoints and live GPS tracking for safety.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Tackle a challenging 50 km ultra or scenic half marathon along the South West Coast Path, with mostly trails, sweeping sea views and a finish at The Ness in Shaldon. Expect big climbs, coastal panoramas and a rewarding finisher medal.

Run the wild coastal trails of Pembrokeshire National Park from 10K to Ultra, with cliffs, coves, sandy bays and sweeping sea views. Finishers earn points toward the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Butcombe Trail Ultra takes runners across the Mendip Hills AONB from Churchill with 50 mile and 50 km self navigation options. Rugged off road trails, pub stops and UTMB qualification make for a rewarding challenge.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe, crossing wild Bodmin Moor in the 37 mile Smugglers Way. Enjoy live GPS tracking, finisher medals and free race photos while supporting the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.

Run the scenic 40 mile Mon & Brec Canal race from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026. Enjoy towpath views, three fully supported checkpoints and a friendly community vibe with a 15 hour time limit and commemorative finish memento.

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Enjoy a 5 mile mixed terrain run through the scenic Boconnoc Estate on 6 May 2026, with woodland paths, estate roads and countryside views. A friendly East Cornwall Harriers event and part of the Cornwall Multi Terrain Race Series.

Something Wild Festival is a multi day trail running and outdoor weekend in Hope Cove, Devon, with coastal routes, races from 5K to ultra, sea swims and kids events. Evenings bring live music, communal meals and inspiring talks.