Trail Running calendar near Boscastle 2025-2026

Light up the trails at Haldon Forest in this Halloween twilight headtorch run through spooky woodland routes. Fancy dress is encouraged, zombies patrol the course and distances from 2.5 to 10 km include a canicross option.

Run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe in Race The Light, choosing 8.5 miles or Half Marathon routes that cross the river and hug coastal paths. Expect scenic mud and marshalled trails and a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience 11 miles of Cornish trails on the Fordh Sen Mighal point to point race from Lelant to Marazion, passing Trencrom and Ludgvan. Coastal scenery and varied terrain make this a memorable winter trail challenge.

The Siblyback Santa Scamper is a festive, family-friendly running event held around Siblyback Lake in Liskeard, Great Britain. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, it offers three timed distances: 9.6 km, 4.8 km, and a 2.5 km fun run. The even..

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

Explore the sand dunes and complex contours of Braunton Burrows at a colour coded orienteering on Sunday 7 December 2025, part of the Devon League. Courses for all abilities and car sharing available.

Run the North Cornwall coast at the Fairytale of Newquay on 13 December with 8 mile, 15 mile and 30 mile routes finishing at Porth Beach. App timed with GPS trackers, canicross friendly and supporting Newquay Coastguard.

The Night Nobbler is a 10km night trail near Narberth returning to its original woods under the RERUN theme. Dress in upcycled fancy dress for solo or group prizes and bring a head torch and phone for this atmospheric after dark run.

Run the spooky A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon in Bridgend on 20 December 2025, a festive mixed terrain course with hills, mud and scenic road views. Limited to 50 runners, with an eight mile option, mulled wine and a prize for..

Join St Piran's Revenge Trail 10K on 21 December 2025 in Perranporth for a gritty coastal run that starts and finishes on the beach. This new, tougher route climbs over 1000 feet across dunes, coastal path and moorland and entries are limit..

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train..

Run from Budleigh Salterton along the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley with two distances, 13.6 miles or 8.5 miles. Open to runners and walkers, expect mud and hills, friendly marshals and aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Run the North Cornwall coast from Polzeath beach past dramatic cliffs, sandy bays and fishing villages for a scenic but demanding trail. Choose 10K to ultra distances with big climbs, chip timing and leaderboard points.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Run a winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K canicross and fun kids 1K and 2K. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, food, photos and post race beer, so bring a head or chest torch.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB will take place in Coverack from Friday 23 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 101 miles.

Endurancelife South Devon in Beesands offers stunning coastal trails and steep inland climbs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pick 10K, Half, Marathon or Ultra on a marked coastal course with timing and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on Dartmoor, a well over 14 miles winter trail that visits ancient stone circles and pagan sites. With almost 700 m of ascent, expect rugged, atmospheric terrain and a rewarding midwinter challenge.