Trail Running calendar near Dartington Hall 2026-2027

An evening trail run at Newnham Park near Plympton offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler routes with canicross options. Entries are managed via SiEntries and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Point to point trail ultras from Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny to Cardiff along the Cambrian Way, with two long-distance options, staffed aid stations and a minimum age of 18.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Join a guided, non competitive 30 mile trail run around the Isle of Purbeck, starting and finishing at Swanage. Take in Jurassic Coast views from Corfe Castle to Old Harry Rocks while running with an experienced coach.

A fully supported off-road challenge across Dartmoor offering a 50 km ultra and a 30 km challenge, running from Okehampton via Postbridge to Ivybridge with GPX/maps, checkpoints, mountain leader support and finish facilities.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

A 10.5 mile trail race around southern Dartmoor near Scoriton, touching Ryders Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The fully marked route includes river crossings, bogs and technical terrain with an aid station mid course.

Join Barney to Beach on 13 Sept 2026 for a scenic 8 mile run from Barnstaple to Crow Point along the Tarka Trail, with a 1 mile kids fun run. Finish festival with live music, medals and family fun supporting Families in Grief.

Storm the Fort is a 10 km multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap course runs through wooded paths, grass and quiet roads and finishes at the fort with refreshments and commemorative medals.

A lap-based ultra in Bridgend, South Wales, on a 10-mile loop offering 50-mile (5 laps) and 100-mile (10 laps) options with aid stations, crew access, and set time limits.

A community run along the Exe Valley Way from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra and a team relay with shorter sections. The event highlights Exe salmon and works with river restoration partners.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Three long-distance trail races follow the Wales Coast Path around the Gower Peninsula: *50 miles*, *34 miles* and *23 miles*. Routes use Coast Path signage, GPS traces and manned checkpoints with multiple refreshment points and tracking.

Trail runs and walks of 10k, half and full marathon distances take place around The Fleet Lagoon from Bagwell Farm Touring Park. Routes are mainly off road and follow national trails, with proceeds going to small local charities.

Run through scenic Margam Country Park with castle views in this chip timed trail event offering 5K and 10K options. Fully marked courses, water stations, finisher medal and award ceremony make it perfect for racers and fun runners alike.

A 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way, with six indoor checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 34 hour limit. A companion 51 mile Granite 50 follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.

A 51 mile trail race across eastern Dartmoor following the Dartmoor Way, with over 2000 m of ascent and a 15 hour time limit. The route includes three indoor checkpoints, GPS tracking and requires recent trail marathon experience.

Take on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in Budleigh Salterton, completing as many scenic 4.4 km loops as you can around the Lower Otter valley. Open to runners and walkers with solo or pairs entries and on site aid, cafe and showers.