Trail Running calendar near Colyton 2026-2027

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three point to point ultramarathons along the Wales Coast Path offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile options with marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking, finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay.

A 12 hour night trail event at Bridgend Miniature Railway where runners complete as many 10 mile loops as they can across two to three route options, with marked routes, Base Camp support and a 30 runner limit.

A 5 km mud obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Open to ages 13 and over, with staggered wave starts, on-site parking and a minimum fundraising target.

A one-lap fun trail run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, set across fields and tracks. Open to ages 4+, children under 10 must be accompanied; places are limited and a weekend camping option is available.

A one-lap trail run at Myncen Farm on 19 July 2026, held on farm tracks and fields with a camping option over the weekend. Open from age 4 with a 100-entrant limit and a ten pound entry fee.

A trail 10K.ish at Myncen Farm on 19 July 2026, run as two laps with a 2.5 hour cut off and camping available over the weekend. Entry is limited to 136 runners, minimum age 16, with different fees for affiliated and unattached entrants.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on 19 July 2026 covers 4 miles with about 1000 ft of ascent and descent to Selworthy Beacon. The unmarked route starts at Bossington National Trust car park and passes through Hurlstone Combe.

A new 100-mile team relay in South Devon, split into 16 legs for teams of 10–16 runners, with GPX routes provided, limited entries, and all profits donated to two local charities.

A 10 km mixed trail and road race in Valley Park and Knightwood woodlands, split into five timed stages with recovery between stages. The event features live chip timing, prizes, a kids fun run in 2026 and funds donated to the Woodland Trus..

A 5 km obstacle event at Central Park, Plymouth featuring climb, crawl and slide challenges on mostly grassy ground. Open to ages 13 and over, with nearby parking and basic event facilities; proceeds support Cancer Research UK.

A community 7 mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath on 25 July 2026, starting and finishing at the village pub. The hilly course runs on footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes and supports local charities as part of village summer events.

A 100 km, 3,178 m ascent ultramarathon on 25 July 2026 following the Beacons Way across the Brecon Beacons. Entry is by application with strict qualifying criteria, mandatory map and compass navigation, six manned checkpoints and compulsory..

A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, ten checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entrants must be 20+, have prior 50 mile race experience and competent map and compass skills.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.