Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2025-2026

Tackle 40 miles of the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, passing golden beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle. No time limits and strong support let you relax and earn a Pegasus medal.

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

Run the scenic Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K on 7 June 2026 along a flat, mostly off road route on the Tarka Trail and riverside parks. Enjoy chip timing, a finishers medal and an event shirt for early entrants while supporting a great local..

Take in stunning coastal views at Rame Head with races from kids runs and a 10K up to half and full marathon, plus 10K canicross. Rugged coastal trails, full race support, chip timing and finishers medals make for a memorable day by the sea..

Run the dramatic Cheddar Gorge on trails across the Mendip Hills, from a fun 1k up to a full marathon, with cliff top views, meadows and rugged rock underfoot. Finishers of 6km and longer earn a two sided event medal.

Run the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site on 20 to 21 June with self navigated multi distance races from Poole to Exmouth. Enjoy scenic coastal trails, live GPS tracking and well stocked aid stations for a professionally managed challenge.

Run 26 miles of the North Cornish Coast Path in the Boscastle Scramble, a supported self navigated marathon through coves, cliffs and rugged trail. Finish in Boscastle for medals, prizes and a well earned pub welcome.

HOURGLASS is a last person standing run on 27 June 2026 where runners repeat 2 mile laps as cutoffs drop by one minute each lap, rewarding smart pacing and strategy. Top finishers win prizes and all runners get a bespoke medal.

Run Lundy Island on a scenic 13.5 mile marked trail that hugs dramatic clifftops and visits all four corners. Boat transfer is available, support is on course and every finisher earns a medal.

Join the PIGUM on July 4, 2026 in Abergavenny for a 30 mile mountain trail ultra with about 5,000 feet of climbing, taking in Sugar Loaf and ridge country. Expect fully stocked checkpoints, friendly crew support and no time limit.

Hope Trail Festival at Newnham Park in July offers 12, 24 and 36 hour looped endurance races on a scenic 5 mile trail. Camp, enjoy food stalls and live results while chasing bespoke medals, trophies and the 100 mile buckle.

Run scenic north Cornwall coastal trails at the Summer Sunset Half and Long 10, choosing a half marathon or long 10 challenge. Support Cornwall Air Ambulance; all finishers get a medal and can request a personalised bib.

Tackle the 12 hour Dusk To Dawn challenge at Bridgend Miniature Railway on 18 July 2026, running as many 10 mile loops as you can across mixed terrain and forested hills. Expect night markings, on course support, and a true endurance test.

Enjoy the Dragon Coastal Races on 18 to 19 July 2026, three scenic coastal ultras along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay. Expect beaches, dunes and lighthouse views plus live GPS tracking and full support.

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..

Run the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from Penrice Castle with distances from 10 km to a 100 km figure of eight route highlighting wild coastal scenery and big climbs. Fully supported with rest stops, tracking, and finisher goodies.

Experience the Wye Valley Tunnel Run, racing through the atmospheric Tidenham Tunnel and scenic riverside and old railway paths. Distances suit everyone from a Colourbust family fun run to a full marathon, with trail charm and big event ene..

Run or walk as far as you like in the 7 hour Ooops I Ran It Again event at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, from 3 km to ultra distances. Finishers earn themed medals and distance pins, with aid stations, vegan snacks and free parking, and..

Take on the South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge around Dunster, a scenic 50 km loop along the Minehead section of the South West Coast Path across Exmoor with about 1600 m of climb. Enjoy staffed aid stops, camping, GPS tracking and post ra..

Join the Tywardreath Trotter, a lively village evening run in Tywardreath Cornwall on Saturday 25 July 2026 as it marks its 20th edition. Tackle a scenic seven mile multi terrain course through lanes and footpaths or enjoy a fun one mile ru..