Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2025-2026

Dusk Till Dawn The Winter Edition, also known as Dawn Two Dusk: Day Light Robery, is a challenging 12-hour running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in South Wales. Participants tackle three different 10-mile mixed terrain routes, including hills, technical downhill forestry trails, and some..

The Cardiff Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, this newly introduced race offers a unique blend of competition and scenic beauty, making it an ideal experience for both seasoned athletes and newcomers...

The MT10 (Multi-Terrain 10) is a 10-mile (16 km) off-road trail run held at Pembrey Country Park and along Cefn Sidan Beach in Carmarthenshire. The course features a mix of soil and firm sand surfaces, providing a varied terrain that accommodates runners of all abilities. Set in a scenic natural env..

The Drogo 10 is a challenging 10-mile (16 km) fell race held annually at Castle Drogo near Exeter, Devon. The multi-terrain course features approximately 1,760 feet (535 meters) of climbing, offering runners stunning views of the Teign Valley. The route includes steep descents, woodland paths, river..

The Cardinham Twilight 5 & 10 Mile will take place in Cardinham on Saturday 22 November 2025. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Dark Valley, Night Trails is an exhilarating night-time running event hosted by BigFeat Events at Moors Valley Country Park. Participants can choose from 10km, 20km, or 30km looped trails, all set amidst the enchanting woods of Dorset. Runners will navigate the course using headtorches, guided by fl..

The Smurf Run in Aberdare, Wales, is a unique 7-hour time challenge event hosted by Saturn Running at the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps of approximately 7km (4.37 miles) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The Bournemouth Coastal TEN is a scenic running event held at Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset, offering 10-mile and 10k race options along the stunning Dorset coast. The largely flat, traffic-free courses follow Bournemouth’s seafront paths, including a run along Boscombe Pier with uninterrupt..

The Budleigh Blister, organized by Exmouth Harriers, is an approximately 10-mile off-road running event held in Budleigh Salterton. Starting from Budleigh Cricket Club, the race offers participants a scenic course featuring stunning natural surroundings. All finishers receive a memento to commemorat..

The Combe Crawler is a challenging 8.5-mile cross-country trail race held annually in Ilfracombe, North Devon. The course features steep coastal paths, woodland tracks, fields, and stunning views of the dramatic countryside. Known for its hilly terrain, the race tests even experienced runners.The 20..

Night on the Edge is an exciting night running event featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race along the stunning Cornish SW Coast Path. The course starts at Cremyll, traverses through Cawsand, and reaches Rame Head Chapel for the Half Marathon. Participants can also join Canix races, which involv..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as possible on a scenic, undulating out-and-back course along..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, undulating old disused train line, fully paved and classifi..

The Siblyback Santa Scamper will take place in Liskeard from Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 7 December 2025. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events. You can run between 9 and 9 kilometers.

Endurancelife Dorset offers a challenging trail running event set along the stunning Jurassic Coast Path near Swanage. Participants can choose from four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with ascents ranging from 774 to 7,027 feet, making it a tough trail runner's paradise. The cou..

Race The Light is a unique trail running event held at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary in Devon, England. The classic race covers 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails through the private Flete Estate, featuring a challenging double crossing of the River Erme estuary, making it a race against both li..

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a festive trail running event hosted by BigFeat Events, set in the picturesque New Forest National Park. Participants can choose from four distances: 15K, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, all on challenging yet runnable off-road courses. The event begins at Holmesly Campsite, of..

The Celtic Trail Races, held annually at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, South Wales, offer a festive trail running experience with three distances: a 34-mile ultra, a 26-mile marathon, and a 13-mile half marathon. The courses traverse rugged, ancient Celtic tracks through Afan Forest and the..

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal trail running event held along the North Coast of Cornwall, finishing at Porth Beach, Newquay. It features two main distances: a 15-mile Long Half Marathon starting from Harlyn Bay and a 30-mile Ultramarathon beginning at Porth Beach. Both races are time..

The Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Bridgend, UK. Participants first tackle the "Hateful Eight," an 8-mile route featuring mixed terrain including a tough hill, scenic road sections, and a technical downhill..