Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 combines ten functional Xercises with repeated runs across solo doubles and team formats. Entries are for ages 18 and over and a LITE weight option is available.

An approximately eight mile multi terrain race around Crooklets and Maer Down in Bude featuring coastal and countryside trails, water stations, and a charity donation to Bude Surf Life Saving Club. Fancy dress is encouraged.

The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.

A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.

A fully supported 100 mile route around Cornwall on 26–27 September 2026, starting and finishing in Looe. Competitors have 39 hours, live GPS tracking, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.

A functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises plus running, with Solo, Doubles, and Relay categories and standard and LITE weight divisions.

Guto Nyth Bran is a fell race on 26 September 2026 at Bedwas Community Hall covering 9.6 km with 396 m of climb. The course is partially marked, includes a short walk from parking, and is for entrants over 18.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A late September trail half marathon through the Forest of Dean, organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity. The measured course stays on way marked forest trails with no road crossings and water stations roughly every 5 km.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

A waymarked 100 miles circumnavigation of Dartmoor across varied moorland, woodland and riverside trails with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. A 51 miles Granite 50 option follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.

A demanding trail race of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and GPS tracking, and specified entry requirements including prior trail marathon experience.

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.

A short fell race on Fan Fawr covering 3.2 km with 305 m of climb, requiring experience and navigational skills. Entry is on the day only for £2; minimum age over 16 and junior races to be confirmed.

A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.