Trail Running calendar near Hartland 2025-2026

Join Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House on 23 August 2026 for scenic trail and field routes from 2.5 km up to a half marathon and a 5 hour endurance challenge. Expect medals, a lively event village with music, food and family fun.

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.

Enjoy an early evening trail run at Newnham Park on Friday 28 August 2026, with 8 and 4 mile looped courses set on estate trails. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Run point to point along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff with two scenic trail ultra options, 44 miles from Llanthony Priory or 33 miles from Abergavenny. Expect rugged fells, woodlands and a dramatic finish near Castell Coch.

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.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile ultra on September 5, 2026 exploring ridge top trails around the Rhymney Valley with big climbs and mostly off road terrain. Well stocked checkpoints and post race care await finishers.

Join Dartmoor In A Day Saturday 5 September 2026, a supported across Dartmoor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes open to runners and walkers. Enjoy wild moorland, river crossings and stunning views with checkpoints, GPS trackers and moun..

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Test your legs on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a scenic 10.5 mile trail that climbs to Ryder's Hill and winds past the Red Lake Volcano. Rugged moorland, river crossings and sweeping views make this a bold and memorable challenge.

The Barney to Beach will take place in Barnstaple on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 8 miles.

Tackle The Relentless on 18 September 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway, a rugged 10 mile loop with big climbs and a full lap hub for crew, food and rest. Pick 50 mile or 100 mile and push your limits on this intimate ultra.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Run the stunning Gower Coastal Trail Races on 26 September 2026, with 23, 34 or 50 mile options along dramatic cliffs, beaches and charming fishing villages. Chip timing, checkpoints and post race facilities make this a must do coastal chal..

Take on scenic park trails at Margam Country Park on 27 September 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K laps suited to runners of all levels. Chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal ensure a rewarding and well supported race day.

Run wild Dartmoor in early October with the Dartmoor Way from Okehampton, choose the challenging 100 mile Full Circle or the rugged 51 mile Granite 50. Waymarked and fully supported, routes across moorland promise epic scenery.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

Run the Dartmoor Way in October 2026 with two linked supported ultras: Full Circle 100 around the moor and Granite 50 on the eastern leg. Tough moorland, scenic trails and staffed checkpoints make it a fully supported adventure.

Push your limits on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race, a scenic 4.4 km loop in the Lower Otter valley from Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Run or walk solo or in pairs across six hours and enjoy cafe, showers and a commemorative memento.