Trail Running calendar near Buckfastleigh 2025-2026

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a winter mountain trail offering a challenging 75 km ultra or a 26.2 mile marathon across rugged ridges. Navigation, big climbs and stunning upland views make this a true mountain test.

Run the Weymouth Bay 10K on 1 March 2026 along a mostly flat, measured seaside course from Bowleaze Cove to Pleasure Pier. Entries open for 15 plus with on day registration and proceeds support Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Take on the Brave 5km and 10km on 1 March 2026 in Exmouth for cliff, coastal path and beach running, starting and finishing at Sideshore. Mixed terrain routes, great views and proceeds support the Sideshore Project.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Cardinham Woods with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, personalised bibs and free race photos make for a fun, pet friendly day out.

Run the scenic coastal path from Looe to Polruan on 14 March 2026, a challenging 12 mile route of cliffs, steps and sea views. Enjoy live GPS tracking, a finishers medal and a lively coastal finish at Polruan Village Hall.

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

Tackle the St Austell Skyline 10, a challenging 10 mile multi terrain trail race around Bodmin with big climbs and scenic views. Marshalled course, drinks stations, medal and memento, and proceeds help support the Southwest Coast Path.

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Experience dusk running at Siblyback Lake with 2.5, 4.8 and 9.6 km options, personalised bibs, free photos and a Twilight medal. Family and buggie friendly, with Canicross entries and headtorches required for night runners.

Take on hilly, muddy trails at the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12km, 5km and family friendly 3km options. All finishers get medals, winners earn prizes and homemade refreshments will be served by Axe Valley Academy..

Tackle the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon hills, woods and river crossings or enjoy the family friendly 5 km Templeton Trail fun run. Fury finishers get a technical vest and fun runners a medal, and this is a cup free event.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Discover the Vale Coastal Races on 11 April 2026 with 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile and 10 mile trail options. The Wales Coast Path hugs cliffs, beaches and coves, finishing at Ogmore by Sea with marked notes and checkpoints.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Run 15 miles around Perranporth Airfield and coastal hills in Cornwall, tackling 1000 m of ascent and 1000 m of descent for a proper challenge. Celebrate at the finish with a cowbell medal, prizes and a free TRIBE bar.

Run the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton in the annual Exe to Axe, finishing on Seaton beach opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Choose solo, relay or half distances with checkpoint support and chip timing.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Run Like Hell is a coastal trail along Cornwall's dramatic north cliffs, a scenic 13 km out and back over varied terrain starting from The Hells Mouth Coffee House. Enjoy sea views, testing footing and friendly local vibes.