Trail Running calendar near Barnstaple 2025-2026

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring 4,000 feet of ascent. Organized by Sidmouth Running Club, this event offers both a full solo or relay race and a shorter, tougher half-distance race from Sidmouth..

The MTC Afanc is a challenging 39.8-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at the River Wye Activity Centre in Glasbury and finishing at the Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil. The entire route follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a mix of ascent and descent totaling over 4,000 feet. T..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race held at Perranporth Airfield near St Agnes, Cornwall. The event features a challenging 15-mile course consisting of two laps designed to achieve a total of 1000 meters of ascent and an equal descent, traversing inland hills and coastal paths. As..

The Beast of the Beacons is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers three distances: 10, 20, and 40 miles, with elevation gains up to 8,438 feet on the longest rout..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is a challenging mountain walking event organized by South Wales LDWA, held in Abergavenny, Wales. It features three distance options: 50 miles, 30 miles, and a new 20-mile route, all exploring the rugged terrain of the Black Mountains and the World Heritage Site of the Forgotten L..

MTC Y Draig Goch is a challenging 34.8-mile ultra running event held in Wales, starting from Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil and finishing at Marco's Cafe on Barry Island. The race follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a route with 2,486 feet of ascent and 2,996 feet of descent through va..

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra route starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over multi-terrain trails, including scenic coastal p..

The Bath Beat is a walking and running event held on the southeastern edge of Bath, England, featuring distances of 12.5, 17, 21, and 26.5 miles. The course traverses the scenic countryside of the southern Cotswolds, including woods, hills, river valleys, farmland, and a historic disused canal. Part..

Endurancelife's Pembrokeshire event offers a stunning coastal trail running experience in Britain's only coastal National Park, known for its rugged cliffs, sandy bays, and picturesque villages. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances, featuring challenging, un..

The Butcombe Trail Ultra is a self-navigation ultramarathon held in the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Organized by the Town and Country Harriers, the event offers two race distances: 50 miles and 50 kilometers. The mostly off-road course features scenic running terra..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

Rasus y Bannau is a challenging long-distance running event held in Brecon, Wales, featuring three race options: a 100 km ultra with 5100m ascent, a 75 km ultra with 3500m ascent, and a marathon of 43 km with 2000m ascent. All races start and finish in Brecon town center, traversing the scenic and r..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a scenic running event hosted by East Cornwall Harriers at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall. Scheduled for May 6, 2026, this race features a 5-mile course that combines unmade paths, woodland trails, and some road sections, offering runners a varied and picturesque rou..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportuniti..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon held in Somerset, UK, combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into a 100-mile race with 9,538 feet of elevation. The course features diverse landscapes including canal paths, coastal trails, limestone formations, and Somerset’s highest..

The Tenacious Ten Endurance Challenge is a demanding 10-hour loop race held at Mynydd Troed in the Black Mountains of Wales. Participants tackle a strenuous and technical 3.2-mile (5.1 km) loop featuring a tough ascent to the summit with false summits and steep, technical downhills, offering stunnin..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon, held in Sidmouth, Devon, follows the scenic Sid Valley Ring walking route. The 22km course features an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes, footpaths, and picturesque villages such as Sidbury, Harcombe, and Salcombe Regis. Runners experience challenging cl..

The Two Tunnels Races, held in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections in the UK. The course passes through the historic Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced, providing a flat and scenic route beneath the ci..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a scenic running event held at Warren Farm in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. Participants can choose from various distances including 1km, 3km, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, with options for different waves and an Omnium challenge. The course features b..