Trail Running calendar near Dartington Hall 2026-2027

Black Hill Run is a trail running event in Bere Regis, Dorset offering 5 km and 10 km courses through rural terrain. The event is organised by Bere Regis Scout Group and is linked to the Purbeck Trail Series.

The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.

A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.

A fully supported 100 mile route around Cornwall on 26–27 September 2026, starting and finishing in Looe. Competitors have 39 hours, live GPS tracking, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

A waymarked 100 miles circumnavigation of Dartmoor across varied moorland, woodland and riverside trails with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. A 51 miles Granite 50 option follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.

Repeat a 9 mile mixed-terrain loop at The Nature Centre, completing as many laps as possible within an eight hour limit.

A 50 mile trail race across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 metres of ascent, multiple checkpoints, GPS support and a 15 hour time allowance, starting in Scorriton and finishing in Okehampton.

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.

A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.

A multi terrain 10 mile race through Stover Country Park with a separate 1 mile Fun Run for children. The event is limited to 325 runners and offers medals, parking, changing rooms and free race photos.

A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs, stiles and stream crossings. The route has marshals, two feed stations and clear signage, with awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunkhouse option..

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

Trail 10K from Mount Hawke cricket club on coastal footpaths around Chapel Porth and Porthtowan with a loop by Tywarnhayle mine; places limited to 230 runners.

The The South Hams Ultra will take place in Kingsbridge on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 26 and 100 miles.

An LDWA members only 50 mile event from Crowcombe with two loops into the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks, set in West Somerset in autumn. Mandatory kit, a live tracker, and prior long distance experience are required.