Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

A 100 km mountain ultramarathon along the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park on 25 July 2026, with 3178 m of ascent, six supported checkpoints and strict qualifying and mandatory kit requirements.

A 100 mile self-navigated ultramarathon along the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m ascent, 10 checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory map-and-compass skills; entry requires prior ultramarathon and mountain experience.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

An evening multi-terrain 5.75 mile run based at the Millpool Centre in West Looe, routed through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods. Mementos for finishers, prizes for overall and local winners, and proceeds support Looe Lions local charities.

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.

Trail runs around Pen Y Fan in South Wales on 26 July 2026, with 5 mile and 13 mile options. Entry includes a buff, medal and chip timing, and mandatory kit requirements vary by distance.

A *50 miles* loop around the Epynt Way on August 1st 2026, starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping near Builth Wells. Mostly trail terrain with 8,559 ft of elevation, four staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

Two trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across moorland summits and a 15.5 mile Great Escape from Princetown. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and include finisher medals.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A new 2026 trail event that starts at Freshwater East, runs along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and finishes in Saundersfoot, offering 25 km and 14 km options with GPX course files and a payment plan.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A fell race at the Llanthony Show Ground featuring a roughly 6.3 km adult course with 350 m of ascent and marked sections over fields and Offa's Dyke path. Multiple junior races run across U7 to U19 categories with on the day entry.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked kilometres, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal. An event village provides food, drink and free race photos.