Trail Running calendar near Crediton 2026-2027

A children's fun run organised by Afan Valley Swimming Club on 23 August, covering approximately 1 mile of mixed grass and tarmac with uphill and downhill sections. Entry includes a finishers' medal and a bag of sweets.

An urban to trail 8 mile loop from Bournemouth Square through Meyrick Park, fully signed with a midcourse aid station and modest elevation. A 10 week social training programme run by Sole Clinic supports runners preparing for the event.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake on August 28, 2026 offer 10K and 5K distances plus canicross. Courses use off road terrain with lake views and event facilities include medals, photos, showers and camping.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler looped courses with canicross categories. Entries run from 15 October 2025 to 27 August 2026 and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall on 29 to 30 August 2026 where runners complete a fixed **4.167 mile** loop every hour on the hour until one person remains. Entry fee £95, minimum age 18, camping included.

Train ing Challenge on 29 August 2026 in Bridestowe is an eight hour timed off road event on a former train line. Participants complete 5.3 km laps and may do multiple laps within the permitted time.

A timed 8 hour event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with flexible arrival under a TUGG system. Laps are 5.3 km on an old train line, places are limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.

An eight hour timed out-and-back challenge on an old disused train line in Bridestowe on 31 August 2026, with **5.3 km** laps, a 70-person capacity and medals for finishers who complete their final lap within the time limit.

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A multi-day outdoor festival in Hope Cove, Devon combining coastal trail races from 5k to ultra, swim runs and a sea swim, with camping, family activities, forest school, live music and speakers.

A guided 30 mile trail ultra from Knoll Beach, Swanage, tracing the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with notable stops at Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Group navigation, kit list and car parking provided; cost £45.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

A mostly off road challenge across Dartmoor from Okehampton to Ivybridge, offered as a 50 km ultra or 30 km challenge with GPX, map support and qualified Mountain Leaders guiding along the route.

A single lap off road moorland race of about 6 miles starting and finishing at Haytor Rock, with steep climbs, woodland sections and a stream crossing. Entry is limited to 350 runners and the event supports the Moor Trees charity.

Two ultramarathon options along the Saints Way Trail on 5 September 2026 in Looe, Cornwall. Choose a 28 Miles coast to coast stage or the 56 Miles return Ricochet, with GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and required kit.

A community race at Warminster Town Park with 10 km, 3 km and a 1.2 km family, wheelchair and buggy friendly fun run on country lanes and trails, medals for finishers and prizes for top places.

A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A 10th edition 10.5 mile trail race across southern Dartmoor with almost 650 m of ascent, touching Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The route includes river and clapper bridge crossings, boggy and technical ground and finishes in Scor..