Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2026-2027

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap distances and themed finisher medals featuring familiar characters. The event includes aid stations, goody bags with vegan options, free parking and distance achi..

Night Sugar is a summer evening fell race on Sugar Loaf near Llanwenarth with a 5.5 miles route and about 1,150 ft of ascent. Entry is limited to 140 via Fabian4, fee £7, age limit over 18, and chip timing is used.

The Forde Abbey 10K will take place in Thorncombe on Wednesday 24 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Exeter 10k River Run is a summer evening 10 km race along the River Exe on 26 June 2026. The traffic free flat route is open to runners over 15 and supports local sports participation and wellbeing.

A 26.2 Miles self navigation coastal event from Rock to Boscastle, featuring three manned checkpoints, live GPS tracking, medals for finishers and awards for top placings. It forms stage 3 of The Saints and Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge.

Experience an exciting inflatable obstacle course in Cardiff with 5k and 10k options. Join as an individual or part of a group for a unique running event supporting Hospice of the Valleys.

Hourglass is a unique last-person-standing race where runners complete consecutive 2-mile laps with ever-shrinking time limits. Strategy and pacing are key as the clock counts down on a mixed-terrain course. Prizes are awarded to the final..

Experience a 5 mile scenic loop along Widemouth Bay and Bude canal in this 6, 12, or 24 hour endurance event with solo and team categories. Camping is included for participants at this charity event supporting Talan’s Trust.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete covering 4.2 km with 215 m ascent. The route starts and finishes in the fete field, climbs via a stone staircase and forestry road, and returns along the Shorncliff Climbers Path.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026, visiting all four corners of the island and running coastal and clifftop trails. Raceboat entries include a chartered ferry aboard MS Oldenburg while non-raceboat entrants arr..

Experience a flat and traffic free run along North Devon estuaries and historic railway tunnels. With distances from 10km to 50km plus family fun runs, this event offers a fast tarmac course through beautiful tranquil woodlands.

A charity running event in Woolacombe on 28 June 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed coastal and rugged terrain. The race includes an event village, finisher medal, official tech tee and supports North Devon Hospice.

Rural 5km and 10km runs around Damerham village with a children's colour run; mostly off-road on bridlepaths and farmland. Medals and category trophies, free parking, a barbecue, and medical cover are provided; proceeds support local charit..

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon through the Gateway to Wales featuring 5,446 feet of elevation. Run over the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain and enjoy a supported journey with no time limits on this primarily trail course.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor hybrid fitness competition of five 20-minute workouts combining strength, endurance, rucking and obstacle racing. It takes place at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026 and attracts diverse co..

A roughly 5 mile trail race at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run on forest tracks, paths and fire roads. The event includes water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's charity.

A 10k trail race in Ansty, Dorchester on 4 July 2026 organised by Tri-Counties Trail Running, with a listed entry fee of £28.50; the Fox Inn, Ansty is named as the local venue.

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.