Trail Running calendar near Hartland 2026-2027

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 combines ten functional fitness Xercises with repeated runs over two distance formats. Entries are available for solo, doubles and five person relays with an optional LITE weight division..

A coastal multi-terrain race in Bude on 20 September 2026, covering about 8 miles of trails, fields and wooded sections. Two water stations, a postrace pasty for finishers, and overall, age-group and team prizes are provided.

A supported 100 mile self-navigation challenge in Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, covering both north and south coasts with 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations, timed via a mobile app.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

MacTuffX Swansea on 26 September 2026 at Neath Sports Centre blends ten running legs with ten Xercises, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight division for lighter loads.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A continuous 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor along the waymarked Dartmoor Way, with six indoor checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit. Entry requires age 21 plus a prior 50 mile finish within the qualifying period.

A 50 mile trail race across eastern Dartmoor following the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton, featuring over 2000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints, GPS support and a 15 hour time limit.

A three-day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End on 2–4 October 2026, covering up to 78.6 miles across three stages with GPS tracking, checkpoints, transport from HQ and finisher medal and pasty.

A six hour looped race in the Lower Otter valley on a 4.4 km circuit. Solo and pairs relay options, aid station every loop, plus on-site cafe, bar and hot showers.

An endurance event near Bedruthan Steps and St Eval where runners complete repeated laps of 4.167 miles until one person remains. Camping is available and entrants must be over 18.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

A 40 mile coast route on the South West Coast Path from Newquay to St Ives with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints about every 10 miles, on-course supplies and medical cover, and camping at the event HQ.

A measured one mile fun run within the grounds of Stover School in Newton Abbot on 4 October 2026, with advance and on the day entry options and youth prizes across U6 to U15 categories.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.