Trail Running calendar near Cardinham 2025-2026

Run a scenic 50 km loop from Dunster along the South West Coast Path across Exmoor with about 1600 m climb, or choose shorter loops and a family 10K around Dunster Castle. Camping and robust on course support make this a top summer ultra.

Take on Dartmoor in The Crossing 33.5 mile or the Great Escape 15.5 mile, both finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Fully marked and marshalled routes with aid stations, on site camping and a bar for post race drinks.

Join the Totnes 10K on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart, starting and finishing in Borough Park. Expect a fun 1 mile family run, bespoke medals and a lively village atmosphere.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Join Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House on 23 August 2026 for scenic trail and field routes from 2.5 km up to a half marathon and a 5 hour endurance challenge. Expect medals, a lively event village with music, food and family fun.

Take a scenic single lap around Wimbleball Lake on varied off road trails with a short tarmac crossing, choosing 5K or 10K. Part of the Wimbleball sports festival with canicross entries, chip timing and finisher medals.

Enjoy an early evening trail run at Newnham Park on Friday 28 August 2026, with 8 and 4 mile looped courses set on estate trails. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Join Dartmoor In A Day Saturday 5 September 2026, a supported across Dartmoor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes open to runners and walkers. Enjoy wild moorland, river crossings and stunning views with checkpoints, GPS trackers and moun..

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Test your legs on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a scenic 10.5 mile trail that climbs to Ryder's Hill and winds past the Red Lake Volcano. Rugged moorland, river crossings and sweeping views make this a bold and memorable challenge.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Run wild Dartmoor in early October with the Dartmoor Way from Okehampton, choose the challenging 100 mile Full Circle or the rugged 51 mile Granite 50. Waymarked and fully supported, routes across moorland promise epic scenery.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

Run the Dartmoor Way in October 2026 with two linked supported ultras: Full Circle 100 around the moor and Granite 50 on the eastern leg. Tough moorland, scenic trails and staffed checkpoints make it a fully supported adventure.

Push your limits on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race, a scenic 4.4 km loop in the Lower Otter valley from Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Run or walk solo or in pairs across six hours and enjoy cafe, showers and a commemorative memento.

Put your navigation skills to the test at East Devon 8 Trigs, a self navigated trail from Budleigh Salterton with 21 km, 42 km and 53 km routes along the South West Coast Path and Woodbury Common. Solo or two person teams, GPS tracking and..