Trail Running calendar near Devon 2025-2026

Run from Swanage seafront to the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle along scenic chalk and sand trails past Old Harry Rocks and Studland. Finishers can ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable end to the day.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Join the 6th Red Warrior at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for challenging multi terrain races. Choose 5K, 10K or 20K with separate categories for canicross and solo runners and grab a 10% early bird discount with code RWEB.

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 station..

Run scenic off road trails through Escot Park near Ottery St Mary with short climbs and some muddy sections. Choose a 10K or a two lap half marathon with canicross categories for dog and handler teams.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic 25 km and 55 km trail routes from Museum Square. Race under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, through Leigh Woods and along riverside and railway paths, with feed stations and a finisher medal.

Run amid Bath's city sights and rolling countryside at the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge, based at Bath Racecourse. Choose from 50 km, 29 km or 10 km looped routes with full support, rest stops and finisher T shirt and medal.

Join the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 for muddy, hilly trail fun across 3, 5 and 12 km options. Enjoy homemade refreshments, medals for finishers and prizes for winners in a friendly community event.

Take on the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail around Devon estates with steep hills, woods and river crossings, or join the family friendly Templeton 5 km fun run. Event at Templeton Village Hall on 29 March 2026.

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.

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 Lydea..

Vale Coastal Races are the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, the original trail events along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline in South Wales, now in their 11th year. Distances are 32.5 miles for the Ultra, 18.5 miles for the Trail (..

Tackle The Big Cheese, a 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a fully marked course, finishers medal and tea and cake to celebrate at the finish.

Tackle the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, about 22 miles with 4,000 ft of ascent and a beach finish opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Enter solo, relay or Sid to Axe for a supported, chip timed coastal challenge.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Run coast to coast across Devon on the Two Moors Way, traversing Dartmoor and Exmoor with ultra and marathon distances for every challenge. Scenic trails, mandatory GPS trackers and well stocked checkpoints keep you supported across this ep..

Take on a 39.7 mile ultra along NCN 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil in Mount to Coast Afanc. Only 40 places, mandatory kit and live tracking make this a rugged test of endurance that rewards every finisher with an Afanc medal.

Push your climbing legs at KVK Solo on Saturday 18 April 2026 at Perranporth Airfield, a two lap 15 mile test with 1000 m of ascent across inland hills and coastal paths. All finishers get a cowbell medal and there are prizes and post race..

Experience the first edition MTC Y Draig Goch, a scenic 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island on 19 April 2026. Entries are limited and finishers earn a medal, so sign up for a memorable Welsh coastal challenge.

Run across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe on this supported self navigation trail through Bodmin Moor, tors and coastal scenery. Part of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge, it features checkpoints, GPS tracking and a seaside finish.