Trail Running calendar near Dunkeswell 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 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, mostly on trail with about 4,252 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Parc Penalta, with three fully stocked checkpoints and no official time limit.

A fully supported cross country challenge across Dartmoor on 5 September 2026, offered as 50 km and 30 km routes from Okehampton to Ivybridge. The event includes checkpoints, GPX and map support, qualified Mountain Leaders and a finish at I..

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

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.

Run among 2,500 trees at Westonbirt Arboretum with options from 1 mile to 10 km, on firm, road like underfoot through curated tree species sections. Tickets are currently sold out but the event offers family friendly activities on site.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Join Carnival Chase at Warminster Town Park on 6 Sep 2026 for friendly 10K, 3K and family 1.2K wheelchair and buggy runs around the boating lake and scenic lanes. Medals for all finishers and refreshments. Enter by 1 Sep.

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 fully marked 10.5 mile trail across southern Dartmoor with over 550 metres of ascent, visiting Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The course includes river and clapper bridge crossings, bog sections, marshaled support and an aid stati..

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.

Series finale at Hyde Common in the New Forest with 18 mile, marathon and 50 km trail options across open plains and winding forest paths. Fully marked, it finishes along Hampton Ridge with rewarding views.

Run looped, technical trails through the New Forest from Avon Tyrrell, with a Grade I listed manor as a backdrop. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultra and earn a medal for completing one loop or more.

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.