Trail Running calendar near Cornwall 2025-2026

Run the Hameldown Hammer on 28 February 2026 in Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor. Pick the new ultra, a tough half marathon with 800 m ascent, or a rugged 8 mile route, all featuring a double climb of the iconic Hameldown ridge.

Run the dramatic Cornish coast at Cousin Jack, with an 18 mile point to point from St Just to St Ives or a 35 mile out and back with 7000 feet of climbing. Expect rocky headlands, muddy fields and stunning sea views.

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 station..

Event overview The Feighan Fury Race and Fun Run takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 at Templeton Village Hall, Temple Cross, Templeton, Tiverton EX16 8BJ. The event is organised by South West Road Runners and Exe Valley Rotary Club. Entrie..

Take on the Exe to Axe coastal trail from Exmouth to Seaton on the South West Coast Path, with about 4,000 feet of ascent and a beach finish opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Enter solo, as a relay or for the Sid to Axe half route.

Run Like Hell on 18 April 2026 is a thrilling 13 km coastal trail along Cornwall's rugged north cliffs to Portreath and back, with fast sections and big climbs. Start and finish at Hell's Mouth Kitchen and Bar and enjoy stunning sea views.

On 18 and 19 April 2026 the Devon Coast to Coast follows the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth across Dartmoor and Exmoor. Choose from a scenic marathon up to a 112 mile nonstop ultra, with GPS waymarks and live tracking.

KvK on 18 April 2026 at Perranporth Airfield is a two lap 15 miles test with 1000 m of ascent for a true vertical challenge. All finishers receive a quirky cowbell medal and a lively race hub with cowbells ringing.

Run across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe on this supported self navigation trail through Bodmin Moor, tors and coastal scenery. Part of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge, it features checkpoints, GPS tracking and a seaside finish.

Total Coastal offers two challenging routes along the South West Coast Path: a 50 km Ultra starting Kingswear and finishing Ness at Shaldon, and a 13.1-mile Half Marathon from Preston Green near Paignton to Shaldon. The courses are multi-te..

Boconnoc 5 Mile (2026) The Boconnoc 5 Mile is organised by East Cornwall Harriers and scheduled for 6 May 2026. The event takes place at Boconnoc Estate and is set for a Wednesday evening. The race distance is 5 mile. Race headquarters will..

Man Up & Down is a 20km coastal trail run along Cornwall’s North Coast, raising funds for Man Down Cornwall. The route starts on Portreath Beach and finishes in Perranporth, following rugged coast paths with a single checkpoint at St Agnes..

Race The Tide is a scenic trail running event across the private Flete Estate and South West Coast Path, with woodland, estuary and beach sections plus a causeway crossing to Burgh Island. Timed races of around 8.5, 15 and 29 miles with bes..

Tackle a dramatic coastal ultra across Cornwall from Lizard Point to Land's End, 44 miles of rocky, muddy trails with big climbs and stunning sea views. Choose solo or team relay and earn Endurancelife season points if you go solo.

Run wild along rugged clifftop trails on the North Devon and Cornish coast at TSUNAMI Ocean Trails on Saturday 6 June 2026. Choose ultra, marathon or 16 mile routes with dramatic climbs and a finish on the lawns of Castle Bude.

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and va..

Take on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage cliffs and beaches on 20 to 21 June 2026 in the Jurassic Extinction ultramarathon series, with distances from 33 km to 105 miles. Well stocked aid stations, live GPS tracking and oak finisher coaste..

Run 26 miles of the North Cornish Coast Path in the Boscastle Scramble, a supported self navigated marathon through coves, cliffs and rugged trail. Finish in Boscastle for medals, prizes and a well earned pub welcome.

Run the Lundy Island Half Marathon, a 13.5 mile trail that loops the island's cliffs, coast and central spine for stunning sea views and rugged terrain. Limited raceboat places add island adventure and finishers get the Lundy Puffin medal.

Hope Trail Festival at Newnham Park in July offers 12, 24 and 36 hour looped endurance races on a scenic 5 mile trail. Camp, enjoy food stalls and live results while chasing bespoke medals, trophies and the 100 mile buckle.