Trail Running calendar near Bude 2026-2027

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

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.

Trail running in Polzeath on 9 January 2027 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes along unspoilt coastline and mixed terrain. The event counts for the Endurancelife season leaderboard and requires online check in before the race.

A countryside trail event in Budleigh Salterton on 9 January 2027, featuring coastal views, the Otter valley and sections of footpath and dismantled railway. Two distances are offered with marked routes, aid station support and an oak finis..

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

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 near Chagford on Dartmoor with marathon and half marathon routes that visit stone circles and other historic sites. Both courses feature substantial ascent and require entrants to be at least 17 years old.

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 two-day Exeter event with a two-lap 13.1 miles half marathon and a 5 miles Riverside run along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park. Charity places carry minimum fundraising pledges and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

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.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A supported winter traverse across Dartmoor on 20 February 2027 with 50 km and 30 km options. Guides, GPX and GPS trackers are provided and coach transport options are available.

A night trail event from South Brent Old School Community Centre offering marked 9 mile and 5 mile courses across moorland and paths. The event includes food, live music, a shared sauna and a King and Queen of the Night beacon with a prize.

Trail races around Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor include a half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and an Ultra. Routes use grassy and rocky tracks, feature a double ascent of Hameldown Ridge and include marked and unmarked sections.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 28 February 2027 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid at each lap.

Two multi terrain trail races around St Just and St Ives offer an 18 mile point to point and a 35 mile ultra with over 7000 feet of ascent, featuring rocky headlands, muddy fields and significant climbs.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A looped trail event near Bridgend where runners repeat an approximately 8 to 9 mile circuit as many times as possible within an eight hour limit. Small fields, varied forestry terrain, and options for entry with or without a t-shirt.

Coastal multi terrain races on the South West Coast Path with a 50 km ultra from Kingswear to Shaldon and a 13.1 mile half marathon from Preston Green to Shaldon. Both routes use marked coastal trails, have aid stations and mandatory kit re..