Trail Running calendar near Escot Park 2026-2027

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

Trail races from 10K to Ultra start on Polzeath beach and follow miles of unspoilt north Cornwall coast across trail, sand, rock and grass. The event features significant ascent, electronic timing and is part of the season leaderboard.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Three waymarked gravel and trail routes at Holmsley Campsite in the New Forest on 16 January 2027. Mostly gravel underfoot with wet and muddy sections, outposts on longer routes, free parking and timed results.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

Coastal trail races from Start Point in Beesands offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on severe grass and rock terrain. The event sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and counts toward the season leaderboar..

Midwinter trail races in Chagford, Dartmoor, offering Marathon and Half Marathon routes that pass stone circles and pagan sites and include substantial ascent. Minimum age 17; entry fees differ for UKA members and non-members.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A winter trail event at Moors Valley Country Park on 24 January 2027 offering a half marathon and 10.6 km options, with canicross choices and an eco-friendly wooden finisher medal set amid mixed woodland terrain.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

A weekend of road races in Exeter featuring a two-lap half marathon and a Riverside 5 that run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, organised to raise funds for local charities.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on 6 February 2027 with 4.167 mile mixed trail and road loops. Runners must complete eleven hourly loops and then race the twelfth; the event is capped at 12 hours and awards medals and a winner's trophy.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A UKA measured 10 mile road race in Melksham on 14 February 2027 that runs out to Lacock. Prizes for overall and veteran categories, medals for all finishers, facilities include toilets, refreshments and two water stations.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

A winter mountain trail event from Brecon to Cardiff featuring a 47.5 mile ultra over 11 summits and a 26.2 mile marathon from Merthyr, both on unmarked routes with GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints.