Trail Running calendar near Colyton 2025-2026

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

Set in South Wales, Celtic Trail Races offers three trail challenges: the Ultra (34 miles), Marathon (26 miles), and Half Marathon (13 miles). The routes wind through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range, finishing along the Coed Morgannwg Way with dramatic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, S..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ. This roughly 13-mile trail challenge combines The Hateful Eight 8-mile route with about 5 extra miles of mixed terrain, including mud, water, a killer h..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a level, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset. Despite its name, the course is fast and clean, offering a scenic run through the Stour valley, pass..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

The Plain Crazy Winter is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, known for its hilly, cold, and scenic course that can be windy, snowy, and desolate. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top male and female finishers across various age categor..

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on New Year’s Eve, this community-focused event provides a spi..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train line surfaced entirely with tarmac, classifying it as a roa..

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon takes place in Budleigh Salterton, the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh, a coastal town in Devon. The event offers a Half Marathon (13.6 miles) and a Third Marathon (8.5 miles). The route winds along quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, little-known footp..

Haldon Night is a winter night-time trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter (Bullers Hill, Kennford, EX6 7XR). The program features a single-loop 10K and a 5K for adults, plus 1K and 2K races for kids (with adults able to run with children). There’s also a 10K canicross option.Ra..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it an ideal choice for both experienced runners and newcomers...

The Dirty Devil Stampede is a challenging and muddy running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington Lane. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a special Dark 10k race taking place at dusk on a different course. The race takes place on an army training ground, offe..

Pagan Trails is a challenging running event set in the picturesque Dartmoor region, specifically in Chagford. Participants can choose between two distances: a Marathon of over 28 miles and a Half Marathon exceeding 14 miles, both featuring significant elevation gains. The routes take runners past an..

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing distances up to 50km, including half-marathon, marathon, an..

Pagan Midwinter Marathon, organised by OuterEdge Events, takes place at Chagford Cricket and Football Club in Devon (TQ13 8AS). Also known as PAGAN TRAILS, the event runs in midwinter on Dartmoor’s north-eastern edge, threading through stone circles and other pagan sites. The programme offers two ch..

Endurancelife South Devon is a coastal trail running event around Beesands on the South Devon coast. It offers 10K (6.9 miles), Half Marathon (13.3 miles), Marathon (27.6 miles) and Ultra (33.8 miles) with ascents of 1,283 ft, 2,238 ft, 4,583 ft and 5,397 ft. The route traverses a dramatic coastline..

Stonehenge Stomp, organized by the City of Salisbury Athletics & Running Club, is a non-competitive walking event held near Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The 36th edition is scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026. Participants can tackle 10, 20, 30 or 40 km on fully marked trails (all routes offer Stonehen..

Set in Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood, Dorset, the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K offers two woodland trail routes. Participants can choose the Half Marathon (two laps) or the 10K (one lap) across forest gravel paths. The event is fully marked with aid stati..

The Haldon Winter Series is a trail running event held in the scenic Haldon Forest, Devon. It offers a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere suitable for all abilities, with fully marked courses and water points. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 2.5K, 5K, and 10K runs, with opti..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse landscapes and solid terrain, providing a unique blend of tra..