Trail Running calendar near Exmoor National Park 2026-2027

An approximately 8 km fell race in North Pembrokeshire with about 320 m of climb and a partially marked course. Junior races run in several age categories and entry fees are modest.

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe offering 5.3 km out and back laps along a disused train line. Flexible arrival via a TUGG system and finishers who complete their final lap within the permitted time receive a..

A 11.3 km fell race with 350 m ascent near Mynachlog-ddu and Rosebush. The partially marked course requires navigational skills and experience. Entry is £5 pre-entry or £7 on the day and includes tea and cake.

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.

An 8 hour timed out and back event on an old disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps and a flexible turn up and start system. Limited to 70 entrants and minimum age 18.

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A coastal festival near Hope Cove, Devon combining trail races from 5k to ultra with swim runs, a sea swim, camping, family activities, forest school and evening music.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

A cross-country challenge across Dartmoor with two options: roughly 50 km or 30 km. The route links Okehampton, Postbridge and Ivybridge and runs mainly over open moor with guided support and roadside checkpoints.

Experience a challenging 6 mile moorland race across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor including steep climbs and woodland trails. This historic off road event finishes with a fast downhill run at the iconic Haytor Rock.

Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

Riverside running festival in Ross-on-Wye on 6 September 2026 featuring chip timed 5 km and 10 km races, a 500 m family fun run, and canicross options. Multi terrain riverside routes, medals for finishers, on-site facilities and medical cov..

A community race at Warminster Town Park with 10 km, 3 km and a 1.2 km family, wheelchair and buggy friendly fun run on country lanes and trails, medals for finishers and prizes for top places.

A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.

A single hill fell race over a classic horseshoe route to Waun Fach covering 11.2 km and 610 m ascent, based at Dinas Castle Inn with marshals, first aid cover and a maprun variant for solo or paired efforts.

A community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles (16 km) along the canal towpath and local footpaths. The course is predominantly flat and includes marshals, an aid station and a GPX route file.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A 10th edition, 10.5 mile trail race on southern Dartmoor around Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The route features rocky and boggy terrain, river and Clapper Bridge crossings, and about 650 m of ascent.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.