Trail Running calendar near Exmouth 2025-2026

Race The Light at Mothecombe is a scenic trail along the Erme Estuary offering an 8.5 mile Classic and a Half Marathon. Tackle estuary crossings, coastal path running and a testing uphill finish with a head torch required.

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December at Holmesly Campsite for fully marked off road laps through heathland and woodland, with distances from 15K to a 50K ultra. Enjoy a festive trail vibe and the option to plant a tree instead of t..

Explore the sand dunes and complex contours of Braunton Burrows at a colour coded orienteering on Sunday 7 December 2025, part of the Devon League. Courses for all abilities and car sharing available.

Run the North Cornwall coast at the Fairytale of Newquay on 13 December with 8 mile, 15 mile and 30 mile routes finishing at Porth Beach. App timed with GPS trackers, canicross friendly and supporting Newquay Coastguard.

Event information Celtic Trail Races is a trail running event based at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Routes go through the Afan Forest and the Rhigos mountain range and finish on sections of the Coed Morgannwg Way..

Join A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail Half Marathon in Bridgend for a festive, spooky run across muddy, technical trails, steep climbs and rewarding views. Only 50 spots with mulled wine, mince pies, a medal and best fancy dress prize.

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distan..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a level, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset. Despite its name, the course is fast and..

Run St Piran's Revenge 10 km through Perranporth beach, dunes, coastal path and moorland with over 1000 feet of ascent for a seaside challenge. All finishers receive handcrafted medals and podiums earn sustainable trophies.

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train..

Run a scenic off road route from Budleigh Salterton through the Otter valley, Jurassic Coast and quiet country lanes with rolling hills and mud. Choose a half or a shorter third marathon and finish with a solid oak Walter Raleigh coaster.

Explore Polzeath coastline on January 10 2026 with scenic but demanding trail routes along beaches, cliffs and coves suitable from 10K to ultra. Part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard with marked courses, timing and medals.

The The Maverick New Forest Gravel will take place in Burley on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run between 6 and 22 kilometers.

Run a winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K canicross and fun kids 1K and 2K. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, food, photos and post race beer, so bring a head or chest torch.

The Dirty Devil Stampede is a challenging and muddy running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington Lane. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a special Dark 10k race taking place at dusk on a different c..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it..

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Pag an Trails, based in Chagford on Dartmoor’s north-east edge, blends mythic landscapes with a serious challenge. The Marathon (over 28 miles) and Half Marathon (well over 14 miles) feature ascent around 1500m and 700m respectively. Set in..