Trail Running calendar near Belstone 2026-2027

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake include 10K and 5K runs with canicross options. The event is part of a bank holiday sports festival and offers camping, parking, finishers medals, event photos, and chip timing.

Participants run a 4.167 mile circuit every hour on the hour and repeat as many laps as they can until one runner remains. Camping is included and entry proceeds support people living with bowel cancer and related research.

Train ing Challenge on 29 August 2026 in Bridestowe is an eight hour timed off road event on a former train line. Participants complete 5.3 km laps and may do multiple laps within the permitted time.

A timed 8 hour event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with flexible arrival under a TUGG system. Laps are 5.3 km on an old train line, places are limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.

An eight hour timed out-and-back challenge on an old disused train line in Bridestowe on 31 August 2026, with **5.3 km** laps, a 70-person capacity and medals for finishers who complete their final lap within the time limit.

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A coastal festival near Hope Cove, Devon combining trail races from 5k to ultra with swim runs, a sea swim, camping, family activities, forest school and evening music.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

A fully supported cross-country challenge across Dartmoor offering 50 km and 30 km routes with staffed checkpoints, map and GPS support, and Mountain Leaders providing navigation and first aid.

Experience a challenging 6 mile moorland race across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor including steep climbs and woodland trails. This historic off road event finishes with a fast downhill run at the iconic Haytor Rock.

Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A multi-duration trail event at Tehidy Woods on 12 September 2026, using a marked 4 mile loop. Runners choose from 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats and compete on a hilly, technical woodland course.

A high level 10.5 mile trail race across rocky, boggy Dartmoor terrain, featuring an ascent of the Red Lake Volcano and a touch of Ryder's Hill. The route is fully marked and marshaled and requires runners to be at least 17 years old.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A short fell race on Dartmoor of just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. Junior races are available with marked short routes and low entry fees.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

A multi-terrain running event at the Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club, featuring 10K, 5K and 1K races, with marshalled routes, medical cover and finishers' awards for each distance.

An eight miles town to tide charity run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's fun run and an event village. Funds raised support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope campaign.

A 10 km multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Crownhill, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two-lap route runs through Woodland Woods and quiet roads and finishes at an event village with refreshments and commemorative medals.