Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027

The Brecon Beacons 51k will take place in Talybont-on-Usk on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Run beneath Bath through the atmospheric Two Tunnels path, with distances from 500 m fun bursts to ultras for serious runners. Family friendly finish at Brickfields Park and each entry helps Sustrans while enjoying a unique city route.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Run the Summer Green Man Ultra around Bristol on 22 Aug 2026, choosing a 45 mile loop or the 30 mile Green Boy, both finishing at Ashton Park School. Self navigation, four manned checkpoints, competitor tracking and medals for all finishers..

The Beast of Llangattock on 22 August 2026 at Park Farm, Llangattock invites trail runners to tackle scenic, rugged routes from 10 km to a 32 mile ultra across the Llangattock Escarpment. Marked courses, aid stations and GPX files ensure gr..

Join Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House on 23 August 2026 for scenic trail and field routes from 2.5 km up to a half marathon and a 5 hour endurance challenge. Expect medals, a lively event village with music, food and family fun.

Beast of Bryn invites runners to tackle scenic but tough mountain trails in Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot, with 6.5 mile and 10.5 mile options plus a one mile fun run for youngsters. Organized by local charity BRAG, proceeds support com..

Take a scenic single lap around Wimbleball Lake on varied off road trails with a short tarmac crossing, choosing 5K or 10K. Part of the Wimbleball sports festival with canicross entries, chip timing and finisher medals.

Enjoy an early evening trail run across the picturesque Newnham estate near Plymouth with 4 and 8 mile options. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Black Cattle Ultra invites runners to tackle South Wales trails across two distances: 44 miles from Llanthony Priory or 33 miles from Abergavenny, finishing in Cardiff. Expect mountains, woodlands, aid stations and unique finisher mementos.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Take on RIDUM 2026, a 30 mile circular ridge run around the Rhymney Valley on 5 September, starting at Parc Penalta. Mostly trail with big climbs, sweeping views and staffed checkpoints offering full support.

Dartmoor In A Day on 5 September 2026 offers a 50 km ultra or 30 km challenge across wild Dartmoor with dramatic tors, river crossings and sea views. Expect remote off road terrain, marshaled support and a festival finish at Ivybridge.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Join the 10th anniversary Dartmoor Volcano Race, a rugged 10.5 mile trail across rocky, boggy high moorland and a volcano summit. Expect technical terrain, big views and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Barney to Beach on 13 Sept 2026 for a scenic 8 mile run from Barnstaple to Crow Point along the Tarka Trail, with a 1 mile kids fun run. Finish festival with live music, medals and family fun supporting Families in Grief.

The The Relentless will take place in Tondu from Friday 18 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 miles.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.