Trail Running calendar near Hartland 2025-2026

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

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.

Choose from three challenging trail distances through Afan Forest, the Rhigos mountains and Coed Morgannwg Way, featuring climbs, long descents and river crossings. Finish at scenic Dare Valley Country Park on 13 December 2025.

The Night Nobbler is a 10km night trail near Narberth returning to its original woods under the RERUN theme. Dress in upcycled fancy dress for solo or group prizes and bring a head torch and phone for this atmospheric after dark run.

Run the spooky A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon in Bridgend on 20 December 2025, a festive mixed terrain course with hills, mud and scenic road views. Limited to 50 runners, with an eight mile option, mulled wine and a prize for..

Join the Santa Run Wales at Dare Valley Country Park on 20 December 2025 for a family friendly 3 km on scenic footpaths. Enjoy festive music, fancy dress prizes, mince pies and a themed medal at the finish.

St Piran's Revenge 10K in Perranporth offers a wild coastal trail across dunes, coastal path and moorland with over 1000 feet of climbing. Handcrafted medals and sustainable trophies await finishers in this tough Cornwall race.

Enjoy a relaxed off road run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options. Free to enter with registration required, this friendly community event invites casual pace runners and supporters.

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..

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Off road half and third marathons from Budleigh Salterton visit Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and the Jurassic Coast. Muddy, hilly trails, aid stations and an oak coaster for finishers add charm and challenge, with 16th century fancy dres..

Run the North Cornwall coast from Polzeath beach past dramatic cliffs, sandy bays and fishing villages for a scenic but demanding trail. Choose 10K to ultra distances with big climbs, chip timing and leaderboard points.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Haldon Night is a winter trail at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026, featuring 5K and 10K single loops, a 10K canicross and children's races. Reflective waymarking and marshals guide the route so bring a head torch; finishers get medals..

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..

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB will take place in Coverack from Friday 23 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 101 miles.

Endurancelife South Devon in Beesands offers stunning coastal trails and steep inland climbs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pick 10K, Half, Marathon or Ultra on a marked coastal course with timing and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on Dartmoor, a well over 14 miles winter trail that visits ancient stone circles and pagan sites. With almost 700 m of ascent, expect rugged, atmospheric terrain and a rewarding midwinter challenge.