Trail Running calendar near Devon 2025-2026

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Beyond Bristol is a scenic trail run on 28 March 2026 offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes from Museum Square. Routes pass under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks and woodland, with feed stations and GPX files.

Run scenic looped routes around Bath from Bath Racecourse, passing the Royal Crescent and riverside views, with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km options. Fully supported with rest stops, catering, medal, finisher shirt and post race food.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Intergalactic at Hurn Forest lets you choose any distance from 5K up to ultra on scenic, well maintained forest tracks. Finishers earn medals, there is a seven hour limit, and 20 percent of fees go to Forestry England.

Experience a magical Twilight Run at Siblyback Lake with 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km trails perfect for families and trail lovers. Enjoy buggy friendly routes, finisher medals, free race photos and Canicross options as dusk falls under torchl..

Take part in the Minster Challenge on 29 March 2026 in Axminster, with 12km, 5km and 3km options across scenic but testing terrain. All finishers get medals and you can refuel with homemade cakes and hot drinks at race HQ.

Take on the Feighan Fury at Templeton near Tiverton with a tough 10 mile trail through scenic private estates or enjoy a friendly 5 km fun run. Mostly off road, hilly and well supported for race day fun.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Discover the Vale Coastal Races on 11 April 2026 with 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile and 10 mile trail options. The Wales Coast Path hugs cliffs, beaches and coves, finishing at Ogmore by Sea with marked notes and checkpoints.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Tackle a 15 mile trail at Perranporth Airfield with about 1000 m of ascent and 1000 m of descent over two laps. Every finisher gets a unique cowbell medal and a TRIBE bar, with prizes and a lively race hub on site.

Run a rugged 22 mile trail from Exmouth to Seaton along the South West Coast Path with 4,000 feet of ascent and a beach finish in Seaton. Join Sidmouth Running Club on 12 April 2026 for a coastal challenge with relay options.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Take on the Devon Coast to Coast on 18 and 19 April 2026, a 112 mile nonstop ultra across Dartmoor and Exmoor along the Two Moors Way. Expect rugged moorland, stocked checkpoints and live GPS tracking for safety.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Tackle a challenging 50 km ultra or scenic half marathon along the South West Coast Path, with mostly trails, sweeping sea views and a finish at The Ness in Shaldon. Expect big climbs, coastal panoramas and a rewarding finisher medal.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.