Trail Running calendar near Cardinham 2025-2026

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distance options: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km route from Princetown to Meldon. Taking place in February, the course traverses remote and wild moorland, including landmarks such as Red Lake,..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three race distances: the Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile challenging route), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event showcases Dartmoor's rugged granite l..

Cousin Jack, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, UK, featuring two race options: the Classic Jack and the Ultra Jack. The Classic Jack is an 18-mile point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, traversing demanding terrain including muddy fields, roc..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, Devon. Known for its tough terrain and approximately 4,000 feet of ascent, it was once ranked the 9th best race in the UK by Runners World. The event also features a shorte..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race held at Perranporth Airfield near St Agnes, Cornwall. This event challenges participants to complete two laps of a specially designed 15-mile course featuring a total ascent of 1000 meters (a kilometer) and an equal descent. The route combines in..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging 112-mile non-stop race across Devon, England, following the Two Moors Way from Wembury in the south to Lynmouth on the north coast. The route crosses two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, with a 38-hour time limit. The event also offers sho..

Run Like Hell is a 13km (8.2 miles) coastal trail race held along the rugged North cliffs of Cornwall, starting at The Hells Mouth Coffee House. The well-maintained footpath offers a fast yet challenging multi-terrain course, described as not fast enough to escape the devil. This out-and-back event..

The Smugglers Way will take place in Boscastle on Saturday 25 April 2026. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events.

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra route starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over multi-terrain trails, including scenic coastal p..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a scenic running event hosted by East Cornwall Harriers at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall. Scheduled for May 6, 2026, this race features a 5-mile course that combines unmade paths, woodland trails, and some road sections, offering runners a varied and picturesque rou..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportuniti..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon held in Somerset, UK, combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into a 100-mile race with 9,538 feet of elevation. The course features diverse landscapes including canal paths, coastal trails, limestone formations, and Somerset’s highest..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon, held in Devon, England, follows the scenic Sid Valley Ring walking route. The 22km course features an uphill start through quiet country lanes and footpaths, climbing to 236m before descending into the village of Sidbury. Runners pass through picturesque hamlets li..

Endurancelife Exmoor is a challenging trail running event set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. It offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.3 miles), marathon (26.5 miles), and ultra marathon (31.8 miles), each featuring significant ascents and..

Race The Tide is a running event held at the scenic Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. It features three races catering to various abilities: an 8.5-mile Woodland Trail, a 15.5-mile Long Half-Marathon, and a 28.5-mile Long Marathon. The courses combine private footpaths, woodland trails, bridl..