Trail Running calendar near Hartland 2026-2027

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

A multi-distance trail festival in East Devon featuring approximately 110 km, 65 km, 50 km and 25 km routes across National Landscapes and the Jurassic Coast, with GPS tracking, aid stations and on-site event facilities.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.

Trail routes from 5 km to 56 km traverse Exmoor coastline and inland valleys with steep climbs and technical terrain. The event offers marked courses, outposts and onsite camping, and a portion of entries supports CareMoor.

A 5k obstacle event at Stithians Showground where participants climb, crawl and slide over gravel and grass terrain. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Trail races at Roadford Lake on 16 May 2027 featuring 10.5K and 5K laps, a half marathon of two laps, canicross options and 1K/2K kids races. Entries include chip timing, a marked course, feed station and finishers medals.

Margam Wild Trail Runs at Margam Country Park on 23 May 2027 offers 5 km, 10 km and half marathon trail routes, is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and provides medals and post-race refreshments.

A 50 mile challenge at Dare Valley Country Park as part of the inaugural Welsh Festival Of Running. Runners have up to 24 hours to complete the distance on a 5 mile loop with aid stations and rest facilities.

A looped trail event at Tehidy Woods in Cornwall on a four mile circuit, with timed options from 3 to 12 hours. Participants aim to complete the most laps in their chosen time category.

A coastal marathon and an ultra in Cornwall that follow the coastpath from Pendeen with the ultra starting at Land's End. Mixed terrain, large climbs and significant ascent make weather and low light important considerations.

A point to point running race from Lelant to Marazion in Cornwall on 4 December 2027, organised by Bys Vyken Events. Affiliated and non affiliated entries are offered, with published refund and deferral rules and an ARC permit.

A one-day ultra of about 37 to 38 miles from Liskeard to Truro that is Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. The field is limited, mandatory kit and real-time tracking are required, and a minimum 4 mph average speed is enforced.