Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2025-2026

The Relentless is a looped ultra near Bridgend on 18 September 2026 with 50 mile and 100 mile options over repeated 10 mile laps and big climbing. Limited to 25 runners per distance, the race features a well stocked hub for aid and crew.

Push your limits in the Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, running a roughly 4.2 mile loop that starts every hour. Be the last to complete a full loop to win and hit 32 miles to claim an ultra medal.

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Run the Dartmoor Way on 2 3 October 2026 with the Full Circle 100 or Granite 50, two rugged trail races across moorland, woods and green lanes. Big climbs, indoor checkpoints and a true off road challenge for experienced runners.

Tackle Dartmoor with the Full Circle 100 or the rugged Granite 51 mile eastern loop across Dartmoor National Park. Expect waymarked moorland, woodland and riverside trails, strong on support with GPS tracking and finishers medals.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Take on the South Hams Ultra on 10 and 11 October 2026, a stunning multi distance trail around South Hams with 100 miles, 44 miles or marathon options. Expect coastal views, estuaries, a ferry crossing and tough, rewarding terrain.

Explore the dramatic South West Coast Path across Exmoor with a range of coast races from a challenging 110 mile test to shorter 38 to 110 km options, all self navigated with GPS support. Expect rugged cliffs, estuaries and long coastal woo..

Take on NIGHT DESCENT 32 Ultra, an overnight staged 32 miles around Bridgend split into four progressive stages. With aid stations, gear drop and a buzzing base camp, this event blends challenge and camaraderie under headlamp light.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 28, 2026. This 7-hour timed event features a scenic 5.3 km out-and-back course on an old disused train line, fully..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on Sunday, 29th November 2026 near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 k..

Take on the Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon on 19 December 2026 at Bridgend for a festive, muddy trail challenge with technical climbs and scenic road sections. Limited to 70 places, with a bespoke medal, mince pies and prizes for be..