Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2025-2026

Take on scenic off road trails around Roadford Lake with half marathon, 10K, 5K plus canicross and short kids races. Family and dog friendly event with medals, finish snacks and post race beers.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Race The Tide at Flete Estate in South Devon offers scenic estuary and coastal trails with beach running and a memorable tide crossing to Burgh Island. Choose from about 29 mile marathon, 15 mile long half marathon or an 8.5 mile woodland t..

Take on the OTT Trail Marathon or 10 mile race through the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer on 16 May 2026. Expect rugged mountain and forestry trails, sweeping views and a true off road challenge.

Event overview Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete..

Take on Dartmoor Prison Break at HMP Dartmoor on Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 May 2026. Choose 6, 12 or 24 hour categories and aim to go the furthest along public rights of way while tracked by GPS and earning a medal for every escapee.

Tsunami Ocean Trails invites runners to tackle rugged coastal trails between North Devon and Cornwall with 16 mile, marathon and 37 mile ultra options. Expect big climbs, wild scenery and a memorable finish in Bude.

Tackle 40 miles of the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, passing golden beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle. No time limits and strong support let you relax and earn a Pegasus medal.

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form..

Run the scenic Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K on 7 June 2026 along a flat, mostly off road route on the Tarka Trail and riverside parks. Enjoy chip timing, a finishers medal and an event shirt for early entrants while supporting a great local..

Run the scenic coastal loop around Mount Edgcumbe at Cremyll, choosing 10K, 10.5K, half or marathon while enjoying rolling coastal trails and friendly marshals. New kids races arrive in 2026 and finishers get medals and on site support.

Run the Maverick Dorset Trail at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage on 13 June 2026. Pick 7 km, 13 km or 23 km routes along the Jurassic Coast with rocky shorelines, steep climbs and stunning sea views.

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the..

Take on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage cliffs and beaches on 20 to 21 June 2026 in the Jurassic Extinction ultramarathon series, with distances from 33 km to 105 miles. Well stocked aid stations, live GPS tracking and oak finisher coaste..

Run 26 miles of the North Cornish Coast Path in the Boscastle Scramble, a supported self navigated marathon through coves, cliffs and rugged trail. Finish in Boscastle for medals, prizes and a well earned pub welcome.

HOURGLASS is a last person standing run on 27 June 2026 where runners repeat 2 mile laps as cutoffs drop by one minute each lap, rewarding smart pacing and strategy. Top finishers win prizes and all runners get a bespoke medal.

Race around rugged Lundy Island on a scenic 13.5 mile trail that circles the island and hugs dramatic coastal cliffs. Travel options include a charter boat; the route is fully marked with aid stations and required safety kit.

Join the PIGUM on July 4, 2026 in Abergavenny for a 30 mile mountain trail ultra with about 5,000 feet of climbing, taking in Sugar Loaf and ridge country. Expect fully stocked checkpoints, friendly crew support and no time limit.

Hope Trail Festival at Newnham Park in July offers 12, 24 and 36 hour looped endurance races on a scenic 5 mile trail. Camp, enjoy food stalls and live results while chasing bespoke medals, trophies and the 100 mile buckle.