Trail Running calendar near Dunkeswell 2025-2026

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation. Participants traverse spectacular mountain scenery along the official Beacons Way trail, starting from Talybont and passing through six checkpoints w..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event held in South Wales, featuring two race distances: 5 miles and 13 miles. Both courses include the ascent of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, offering a scenic and challenging experience. The event takes place near postal code LD3 8NL and is..

The Looe Summer Run is a 5.75-mile multi-terrain race held in West Looe, Cornwall, starting and finishing at The Millpool Centre. The scenic course follows the West Looe riverside, passes through Kilminorth Woods along the upper bridle path to Trelawne Woods, then descends towards the Looe Estuary,..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers 50km, 25km, and family-friendly 10km loop options. The course features the first Minehead section..

The Totnes 10K is a scenic running event held at Totnes Leisure Centre and Borough Park in the UK. The course is nearly all off-road, following the beautiful River Dart, offering runners a picturesque and natural setting. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park, with the Leisure Centre serving..

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra marathon spanning 184 miles along England’s longest river, from the Thames source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Participants complete four stages: the Cotswold Ultra, Oxford Ultra, Windsor Ultra, and Richmond Ultra, each offering un..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the Thames Path, starting at Kemble Station and ending in Oxford. The route features scenic sections along the Thames, including the source, bridges, locks, and meadows, with checkpoints offering food and hydration. All finishers..

The Dartmoor Big Day Out, organized by OuterEdge Events, features two exciting trail running races: The Crossing and The Great Escape. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon that takes participants from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing the stunning Dartmoor landscape. It includes ful..

The Brecon Beacons 51k is an ultra-distance trail running event held in the scenic village of Talybont-on-Usk, UK. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers three race distances: 10K, 24K, and the challenging 51K ultra. The courses feature rugged trails, climbs, descents, and picturesque views of the..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Dartmoor, Devon, with its event centre at Ivybridge Rugby Club. The event features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that crosses open moorland and two Dartmoor 600m summits, with 1,119m ascent..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Powys, featuring distances of 10k, 10, 20, and 32 miles. The course offers spectacular views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beacons, with runners traversing ancient walkways, moorlands,..

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

The RAT Ultra & Trail Festival is a challenging coastal running event set along the stunning South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple race options, including a 64-mile Plague route, 32-mile Black route, 20-mile Red route, 11-mile White route, and a 24-hour Bring Out Your Dead challenge cove..

The Beast of Bryn 2025, organized by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG), is a challenging running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park. Participants can choose between two distances: approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) or 10.5 miles (17 km), with significant elevation gains. The event, which b..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..

The Big Pilgrimage is an exciting mixed terrain running event featuring a 15-mile course and a marathon, set to take place along the historic 'Old Way' Pilgrim Trail from Southampton to Canterbury. Participants will enjoy scenic views as they traverse beautiful coastal and countryside paths, with no..