Trail Running calendar near Haldon Forest 2026-2027

Tackle the South West Coast 50, a scenic 50 km coastal and Exmoor loop from Dunster with a festival style basecamp by Dunster Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or the full 50 km and enjoy on route support, food and camping.

Join Ooops I Ran It Again at Dare Valley Country Park on 25 July 2026 for a fun themed seven hour time challenge where you can choose distances from 3 km to ultras. Expect medals, goody bags, on course refreshments and scenic park trails.

Two Dartmoor trail races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club, offering a **33.5 miles** Crossing and a **15.5 miles** Great Escape across open moorland and moorland villages. Both courses are marked and marshalled, include medals for finishers,..

A mostly off-road 10K in Totnes on Sunday 2 August 2026, run on a riverside route now measuring about 11 km. The event offers bespoke medals, multiple prize categories, a 1-mile fun run, on-site facilities and local charity support.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

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 running event in Bath that routes through two long, lit railway tunnels and finishes at Brickfields Park; proceeds partly support Sustrans and ticketing for this edition is sold out.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Take on the Summer Green Man Ultra near Bristol on 22 August 2026, choosing 45 or 30 mile clockwise loops that finish at Ashton Park School. Scenic Community Forest Path, chip timing and live competitor tracking make for a supported memorab..

Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Redruth on 23 August 2026 offers trail races from 2.5 km to a half marathon plus a five hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge, with a race village, music, food stalls, medals and awards.

Beast of Bryn invites runners to tackle scenic but tough mountain trails in Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot, with 6.5 mile and 10.5 mile options plus a one mile fun run for youngsters. Organized by local charity BRAG, proceeds support com..

Take a scenic single lap around Wimbleball Lake on varied off road trails with a short tarmac crossing, choosing 5K or 10K. Part of the Wimbleball sports festival with canicross entries, chip timing and finisher medals.

An evening trail run at Newnham Park near Plympton offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler routes with canicross options. Entries are managed via SiEntries and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Point to point trail ultras from Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny to Cardiff along the Cambrian Way, with two long-distance options, staffed aid stations and a minimum age of 18.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Join a guided, non competitive 30 mile trail run around the Isle of Purbeck, starting and finishing at Swanage. Take in Jurassic Coast views from Corfe Castle to Old Harry Rocks while running with an experienced coach.

A 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, mostly on trail with about 4,252 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Parc Penalta, with three fully stocked checkpoints and no official time limit.

A fully supported cross country challenge across Dartmoor on 5 September 2026, offered as 50 km and 30 km routes from Okehampton to Ivybridge. The event includes checkpoints, GPX and map support, qualified Mountain Leaders and a finish at I..

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.