Trail Running calendar near Bovey Tracey 2026-2027

A festive family-friendly fun run at Dare Valley Country Park with 2.5 km and 5.0 km routes. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag; the event includes an aid table, toilets, a café and free parking.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted Somerset and Dorset railway through the Stour valley, with route markers, two aid stations, a canicross option, parking and post-race refreshments.

A free, untimed community run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton offering 14 mile and 7.5 mile options; registration is required for insurance and cafes are located along the route.

A community trail run in Salcombe on New Year's Eve with a roughly 7 km loop around Snape's Point, organised by Let's Go Velo and raising funds for Salcombe RNLI.

An 8-hour timed road event in Exmouth on 1 January 2027 using measured 5.3k out-and-back laps on a former train line. Participants may start within the event window and must finish by the published cut-off time.

A coastal trail event in Polzeath with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra routes that start on the village beach and follow miles of unspoilt coastline. Terrain includes trail, sand, rock and grass with notable elevation gain.

A coastal countryside trail event around Budleigh Salterton using lanes, footpaths, the Otter valley and the Jurassic Coast. Two route options cover about 13.6 miles and 8.5 miles with marked courses and aid stations.

Night running at Haldon Forest Park with single-loop 10K and 5K courses, kids races and a Canicross 10K; participants must bring a head or chest torch and facilities include chip timing and marshalled routes.

Coastal trail event in Beesands on 23 January 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances across severe grass and rock terrain. Part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard with online check-in and a mandatory safety briefing.

A midwinter trail event in Chagford on Dartmoor offering marathon and half marathon courses that pass ancient stone sites. The courses include substantial ascent and are described as a significant winter test.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A weekend of road races in Exeter featuring a two-lap 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5 mile Riverside route along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park, organised by Exeter City Community Trust with charity fundraising options.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

Dalwood 3 Hills on 14 February 2027 offers three off-road distances through hilly, muddy countryside near Dalwood Village Hall. Routes include river crossings, marshalled support and are held under a Trail Running Association licence.

Self-navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland on 14 Feb 2027. Marathon (two loops), Half and 10k follow looped routes; mandatory kit is required and entries are capped at 500.

A fully supported winter challenge across Dartmoor offering a 50 km south to north route and a 30 km option from Princetown to Meldon. The route is largely off road across unmarked moorland with map and GPX support.

Races in Bath that run through two restored railway tunnels, featuring distances from 500 m family Colourburst to an ultramarathon and a start and finish at Brickfields Park.

A night trail event near South Brent offering 9 mile and 5 mile routes across trail and Dartmoor moorland, with a marked course, on-course beacons called the King and Queen of the Night, catering, live music and a shared sauna.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with lap counting for half marathon, marathon and ultra. Finishers receive a medal and a goody bag, with vegan options available.