Trail Running calendar near Haldon Forest 2026-2027

A village running event in Tywardreath featuring a 6.79 mile multi terrain race and a 1 mile fun run as part of the summer fete. Proceeds support local charities and the event has raised over £50,000 since 2006.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 around West Looe, through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods and back along the estuary. Starts and finishes at the Millpool Centre; organised by Looe Lions Club with proceeds to local charities.

Two Dartmoor trail races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both fully marked and marshalled with aid stations, finisher medals, coach transfers and camping available.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

Family-friendly inflatable obstacle event in Bournemouth on 1 August 2026 offering 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options with multiple music zones, on-course water, finishers medals and spectator areas.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A five mile multi terrain race in the rolling hills around Shave Cross and Pilsdon on 1 August 2026, limited to 70 entrants. Awards for category winners and medals for all finishers, minimum age 12.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A four mile evening run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with all entry fees given to the charity, pottery mementos for participants and prizes for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

Two point-to-point ultra races across the Mendip Way: a 30 miler on the West Mendip Way and a 50 miler covering the full Mendip Way, both finishing at Uphill Sands Beach with multiple aid stations and professional medical cover.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

A multi-distance event in Bath that goes through historic railway tunnels and along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Distances range from family fun runs to 50 km, with tarmac sections, tunnels and on-course drink stations.

A mainly trail 5k along the Jurassic Coast from Peveril Point via Durlston Country Park to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back into Swanage. The race is part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with 2.5 km laps and routes from 2.5K to 15K, on-course music and water, finisher medals, and family and group ticket options.

Trail running at Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with 5 km and 10 km options, using parkland and woodland trails. The 10 km is two laps of the 5 km circuit and medals are optional to reduce waste.

A Dartmoor fell race on 15 August 2026 with an approx 10 km senior course and 450 m climb, plus junior races from about 1.5 km to 5.5 km. The route is marked for erosion control and prizes are awarded across age categories.