Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

A 26.2 mile self-navigation coast path event on 27 June 2026 from Rock to Boscastle, passing Polzeath, Port Isaac and Tintagel, with three manned checkpoints, live GPS tracking, medals for finishers and a nine hour cut off.

An inflatable obstacle-course event at Heath Park Cardiff on 27 June 2026 offering 2.5k 5k 10k and 15k lap-based options, on-course water, onsite facilities and family-friendly entries with charity partners involved.

Hourglass on 27th June 2026 is a last person standing running event of repeated *2 mile* laps around the Royal Cornwall Events Centre. Lap time allowances shrink each circuit and runners are eliminated if they miss the limit.

A 24/12/6 hour timed run on a five mile loop around Widemouth Bay with a nature trail to the Wier and a return along Bude canal. Camping beside the Bay View Inn is included and proceeds support Talan’s Trust.

A four hour score event in the Camarthen Fans using pre marked waterproof maps and a full course of about 20 miles. Entry by pre entry costs £10 and includes food, tea, coffee and cake.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete covering 4.2 km with 215 m ascent. The route starts and finishes in the fete field, climbs via a stone staircase and forestry road, and returns along the Shorncliff Climbers Path.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026, visiting all four corners of the island and running coastal and clifftop trails. Raceboat entries include a chartered ferry aboard MS Oldenburg while non-raceboat entrants arr..

Races along the traffic free Tarka Trail in Devon, from Colourburst fun runs to a 50 km ultra, on certified tarmac courses through estuaries, woodlands and two tunnels, with family friendly extras at Woolmer's Farm.

A charity running event in Woolacombe on 28 June 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed coastal and rugged terrain. The race includes an event village, finisher medal, official tech tee and supports North Devon Hospice.

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

A day two four hour score event on the Camarthen Fans with pre marked waterproof maps, a 32 km course option, and a requirement for navigational skills and significant fell running experience.

A 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny on July 4th 2026, climbing about 5,446 ft and crossing the Sugar Loaf. The mostly trail route includes two fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable route files for navigation.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor hybrid fitness competition of five 20-minute workouts combining strength, endurance, rucking and obstacle racing. It takes place at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026 and attracts diverse co..

A roughly 5 mile trail race at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run on forest tracks, paths and fire roads. The event includes water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's charity.

A 10k trail race in Ansty, Dorchester on 4 July 2026 organised by Tri-Counties Trail Running, with a listed entry fee of £28.50; the Fox Inn, Ansty is named as the local venue.

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

A multi-day trail running festival at Newnham Park with a marked 5 mile loop, timed 12, 24 and 36 hour endurance options for solo, pair and team entries, plus a timed kids race, on site camping and on course support.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

Self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 in the Black Mountains offering 13 to 50 mile routes with GPX tracks, checkpoints, chip timing, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.