Trail Running calendar near Cardinham 2025-2026

Run a scenic 27 km loop from Sidmouth Watersports Hub, visit four trig points in order and tackle about 900 m of climb along coastal cliffs. Supportive local event with a slate finisher medal and proceeds to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on the Wray Valley Trail in Bovey Tracey with Phoenix Running Devon The Launch. Scenic 5.3 km laps along the River Bovey, flexible start times and a keepsake memento for every finisher. Limited to 50 runners, so book early.

Join the Wild & Mild Night Run in South Brent on 14 Feb 2026 for a moonlit trail with two distances. Pick the 9 mile Wild or 5 mile Mild route over Dartmoor tracks and muddy hills under a big moon and mild weather.

Take on a scenic 40 km mixed terrain route starting and finishing in Fowey on 14 February 2026, blending inland trails, moorland views and coastal paths. With feed stations, live GPS tracking, finisher medals and pro photos, this is a memor..

Take on the rolling countryside at Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and 3 km trail routes featuring hills, mud and river crossings. Friendly village HQ and rustic parking promise a proper off road winter challenge.

Take on the Dartmoor Winter Traverse on 21 February 2026, a fully supported south to north challenge across remote winter moorland open to runners and walkers. Choose 50 km or 30 km routes with guide support and generous cut off times.

Pair up for a winter challenge across Dartmoor's Eastern Tors, starting from the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe. This demanding 11 miles route with 830 meters of climb needs teams, required kit and pre entry for a small, limited field.

Run the Hameldown Hammer across Dartmoor at Widecombe in the Moor on 28 Feb 2026, from an inaugural ultra to an 8 mile or half marathon option. Expect rugged trails, big climbs, bespoke medals, and a cupless policy.

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.

Run the rugged Cornish coast at Cousin Jack, with a scenic 18 mile point to point between St Just and St Ives or a challenging 35 mile out and back to Cape Cornwall. Expect rocky headlands, muddy sections and big climbs for stunning views.

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.

Join the Polruan Shuffle on 14 March 2026, a scenic 12 mile coastal point to point from East Looe to Polruan along Cornwall's cliffs. Expect hills, steps, a feed at Talland Bay, live GPS tracking and finisher medals.

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 a magical Twilight Run at Siblyback Lake with 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km trails perfect for families and trail lovers. Enjoy buggy friendly routes, finisher medals, free race photos and Canicross options as dusk falls under torchl..

Take part in the Minster Challenge on 29 March 2026 in Axminster, with 12km, 5km and 3km options across scenic but testing terrain. All finishers get medals and you can refuel with homemade cakes and hot drinks at race HQ.

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.