Trail Running calendar near Bovey Tracey 2026-2027

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 **30 mile** ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.

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.

An off-road Dartmoor challenge offering a 50 km Okehampton to Ivybridge route and a 30 km option from Postbridge, run across open moorland with staffed checkpoints and Mountain Leader support.

A single lap, off-road moorland race of about 6 miles that starts and finishes at Haytor Rock. The route crosses rugged terrain with steep climbs and descents, a water station near Hound Tor, a 350-runner limit and charity support.

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.

A community race at Warminster Town Park with 10 km, 3 km and a 1.2 km family, wheelchair and buggy friendly fun run on country lanes and trails, medals for finishers and prizes for top places.

A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.

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 around southern Dartmoor, touching Ryder's Hill and ascending Red Lake Volcano, with rough, rocky and boggy terrain and almost 650 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Scorriton.

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 5.25 km off road fell race on Dartmoor with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. The course requires self navigation with compulsory checkpoints and includes separate marked junior races and category prizes.

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.

A community event from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point marking 20 years of Families in Grief. Includes an eight mile route, a one mile children's race, an event village and fundraising for local bereaved families.

Storm the Fort 10K Multiterrain Race in Plymouth follows a two lap route over grass, wooded paths and quiet roads and finishes at Woodland Fort. A post race event village offers refreshments and a family friendly atmosphere.

A 6k forest run near Moreton, Dorset, over woodland paths with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. Open to runners aged 14 and over; entry fees are £11 or £9 for affiliated runners and proceeds support local charities.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.