Trail Running calendar near Crediton 2025-2026

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 stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Bristol Trail & Ultra, held on 28 March 2026, is a trail running event in Bristol offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both races start and finish at Museum Square in central Bristol, taking runners through scenic woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railway lines. The..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

The Pendine Sands Races, held at Pendine Beach in Wales, offer a unique running experience on firm, flat sands famously used for land speed records. The event features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and a new Ultra of 32.8 miles. All races follow the same well-marked out-and-b..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the scenic Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra marathon, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coastal Path, featuring clifftop trails, 19..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring approximately 4,000 feet of ascent. Organized by Sidmouth Running Club, this event offers both a full solo or relay race (teams of 2-4 runners) and a shorter, tou..

The Wild Horse South Wales 200 is an epic 200-mile ultramarathon traversing the scenic trails and mountains of South Wales. The course starts in Chepstow and finishes at Worm’s Head, following iconic routes such as Offa’s Dyke, the Beacons Way, the Heart of Wales Line, and the Wales Coast Path. This..

The MTC Afanc is a challenging 39.8-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at the River Wye Activity Centre in Glasbury and finishing at the Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil. The entire route follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a mix of ascent and descent totaling over 7,500 feet. T..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race held at Perranporth Airfield near St Agnes, Cornwall. The event features a challenging 15-mile course consisting of two laps designed to achieve a total of 1000 meters of ascent and descent across scenic inland hills and coastal paths. As the fir..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging 112-mile non-stop race across Devon, England, following the scenic Two Moors Way from Wembury in the south to Lynmouth on the north coast. The route crosses two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, with a 38-hour time limit. The event also off..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is a challenging mountain walking event organized by South Wales LDWA, held in Abergavenny, Wales. It features three distance options: 50 miles, 30 miles, and a new 20-mile route, all exploring the rugged terrain of the Black Mountains and the World Heritage Site of the Forgotten L..

The Beast of the Beacons is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall, Wales. It offers three distances: 10, 20, and 40 miles, with the 40-mile ultra being a reversed second lap of the 20-mile route. The cou..

MTC Y Draig Goch is a challenging 34.8-mile ultra running event held in Wales, starting from Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil and finishing at Marco's Cafe on Barry Island. The race follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a route with 2,392 feet of ascent and 2,913 feet of descent. It is par..

The Smugglers Way will take place in Boscastle on Saturday 25 April 2026. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events.

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra route starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over multi-terrain trails, including scenic coastal p..

The Bath Beat is a walking and running event held on the southeastern edge of Bath, England, offering distances of 12.5, 17, 21, and 26.5 miles. The course traverses the scenic countryside of the southern Cotswolds, including woods, hills, river valleys, farmland, and a historic disused canal. Parti..

The Butcombe Trail Ultra is a challenging trail ultramarathon held in the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. It features two self-navigation race distances: 50 miles and 50 kilometers, both following a mostly off-road route that criss-crosses scenic countryside..

Saturn Running's "The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales" takes place at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive event offers runners the flexibility to choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpat..

The Garmin UK Trail Running Festival 2026 takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, offering a variety of trail running events including a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and junior races for children as young as 0 years. The festival features scenic courses designed to inspire runners to..