Trail Running calendar near Brixham 2025-2026

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival is an annual running event held at Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple challenging off-road races with distances ranging from 5 miles to 64 miles (100K), including the ultra-distance "Plague" 64-mile out..

The Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Redruth, Cornwall, is a versatile running event held on August 17, 2025. Participants can choose from distances including 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, a half marathon, or the unique 5-hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge. Set within the scenic private estate of Sc..

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun 2025 at South Hessary is the fourth of five technical orienteering events held on Dartmoor's open moorland. Designed for experienced orienteers, the courses navigate a challenging terrain featuring numerous pits, rocks, gullies, and outcrops, requiring advanced navi..

The Great Links Tor – Flyer – Dartmoor Fell Series will take place in Okehampton on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

The Newnham 8 Miler and 4 Miler is a popular trail running event held at Newnham Park, a private estate on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon. The event features two distances: an 8-mile two-lap course and a 4-mile single lap, offering a unique alternative to standard 5K, 10K, or half marathon races...

The Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in the Devon and Cornwall region, featuring a unique format where participants run 4.167 miles every hour on the hour. Each lap must be completed within 60 minutes, with any remaining time used for recovery before the next lap..

The Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon is a challenging trail ultra event held in South Wales, starting at either Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny and finishing in Cardiff. Participants can choose between two distances: 44 miles (71 km) or 33 miles (53 km). The course follows the scenic Cambrian Way, t..

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun 2025 Whitchurch is the final event in a league of five summer orienteering challenges held on Dartmoor's open moorland. Designed for experienced orienteers, the event features three technical courses—Orange (34 km), Blue (5.7 km), and Green (4.1 km)—each navigating..

The Something Wild Festival is an annual trail running and swim event held in Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, featuring distances from 5k to marathon and ultra runs. Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West Coast Path, the festival offers scenic routes along the Avon and Salcombe estuaries..

The Mendip Marauder is a challenging ultra running event held in Somerset, England, featuring two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race. The 30-miler covers the entire West Mendip Way, while the 50-miler includes the East Mendip Way before joining the 30-mile route. The course is notably hilly, wi..

Dartmoor in a Day Ultra is a fully supported endurance event held in Dartmoor, UK, offering two distances: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km challenge. The route starts in Okehampton (30 km starts at Postbridge) and finishes at Ivybridge, traversing wild, open moorland and passing notable landma..

The Haytor Heller is a popular and well-established off-road moorland race held near Haytor Rock in Devon, organized by Teignbridge Trotters. Now in its 39th year, the challenging course covers approximately 6 miles (just under 10k), featuring a single hilly lap with steep ascents and descents acros..

The Beast is a challenging 13-mile race hosted by Poole AC, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Dorset. The course begins at Corfe Castle Common, traversing through Worth Matravers and along the coastal path, offering breathtaking views. Runners will encounter a few hills on their return to Corfe...

The Blackdown Hills Half Marathon is a thrilling trail race held at Taunton Racecourse in Somerset, set amidst the scenic Blackdown Hills. Runners can choose between a 10K or a half marathon, with the latter featuring a challenging course that reaches the highest point in the Blackdowns. The route i..

The Crediton Crunch 10K is a multi-terrain running event held in Crediton, Devon, starting and finishing at Queen Elizabeth School, Barnfield Site. The approximately 10-kilometer course is 90% off-road, featuring footpaths, mowed grassland, private farmland, and quiet country roads. Runners navigate..

The Phil and Bonnie Bounder 6K Forest Run takes place in Moreton Forest, Dorset, with the Race HQ at Moreton Village Hall. This scenic 6-kilometer run follows woodland paths through the beautiful forest, finishing with the last kilometer on a quiet country road. The event is open to participants age..

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Run is a challenging 30-mile trail run along the stunning Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, UK. Starting and finishing at Studland Bay beach, the route features hilly terrain and scenic landmarks such as Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Chapman's Pool, Durlston Head..

The Blackdown Hills Trail Run, organized by Prosper Events in South-west England, offers both 10K and half marathon distances starting from Taunton racecourse. The event features a challenging course that includes lively forest trails, muddy paths, and peaceful roads, allowing runners to experience..

The Dartmoor Volcano Race is a challenging 10.5-mile trail running event held in Dartmoor National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Scoriton, England. The course features over 550 meters of ascent, including a long uphill start and downhill finish, and traverses rugged moorland terrain..

The Flete 10K and Family Fun Run, organized by Ivybridge Rotary Club, takes place on the scenic Flete Estate near Holbeton, Devon. This multi-terrain event features three races: a challenging 10K route through open fields, shaded woodlands along the River Erme, and a slight elevation to Holbeton vil..