Trail Running calendar near Hayle 2025-2026

The Newnham 8 Miler and 4 Miler is a trail running event held at Newnham Park, a private estate on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon. The event features two distances: an 8-mile two-lap course and a 4-mile single lap, offering a unique alternative to standard 5K, 10K, or half marathon races. It welco..

The Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in the Devon and Cornwall region, featuring a unique format where participants run 4.167 miles every hour on the hour. Each lap must be completed within 60 minutes, with any remaining time used for recovery before the next lap..

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun 2025 Whitchurch is the final event in a league of five summer orienteering challenges held on Dartmoor's open moorland. Designed for experienced orienteers, the event features three technical courses—Orange (34 km), Blue (5.7 km), and Green (4.1 km)—each navigating..

The Something Wild Festival is an annual trail running and swim event held in Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, featuring distances from 5k to marathon and ultra runs. Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West Coast Path, the festival offers scenic routes along the Avon and Salcombe estuaries..

Dartmoor in a Day Ultra is a fully supported endurance event held in Dartmoor, UK, offering two distances: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km challenge. The route starts in Okehampton (50 km) or Postbridge (30 km) and finishes at Ivybridge, traversing wild, open moorland and passing scenic landma..

The Haytor Heller is a popular and well-established off-road moorland race held near Haytor Rock in Devon, organized by Teignbridge Trotters. Now in its 39th year, the challenging course covers approximately 6 miles (just under 10k) with significant elevation gain of about 450 meters. The single-lap..

The Whythra Bys Vyken 100's - Bude to Hayle is a challenging 100-mile trail running event in Cornwall, forming part of a series of ultra-distance routes. This team-based event involves six runners starting together and navigating the course with self-navigation, supported by a crew providing water,..

The Dartmoor Volcano Race is a challenging 10.5-mile trail running event held in Dartmoor National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Scoriton, near Buckfastleigh. The course features over 550 meters of ascent, including high points such as Pupers Hill, Snowdon, and Ryder's Hill—the high..

The Sourton Tors Fell Race is a traditional off-road fell running event held near Sourton Village Hall on Dartmoor, close to Okehampton. The senior race covers approximately 5 kilometers with a 276-meter ascent, featuring a challenging moorland course that includes compulsory checkpoints such as the..

The Storm the Fort - 10K Multiterrain Race is a challenging running event held at Woodland Fort in Crownhill, Plymouth. This inaugural race features a two-lap course through diverse terrain, including grassy areas, wooded trails, and quiet roads within Woodland Woods. Participants finish at the hist..

The Woods is a challenging trail running event held in Tehidy Woods on the North Coast, known for its rich history and natural beauty. Participants choose from four race durations—3, 6, 9, or 12 hours—each consisting of multiple laps around a demanding 4-mile hilly loop marked with Bys Vyken arrows...

The Bude Pirate Run is an approximately 8-mile trail race held in Bude, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Maer Down near Crooklets Beach. The course features outstanding coastal scenery, varied terrain including trails, fields, wooded areas, and some road sections, with many hills making it a chal..

The Atlantic Coast Challenge, organized by Votwo, is a three-day endurance event taking place along the stunning South West Coast Path in Cornwall. Celebrating its 20th year, participants can choose to walk, run, or crawl a total of up to 78.6 miles, covering approximately three marathons over the c..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon is an annual autumn trail running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster. Now in its ninth year, the race features a challenging 13-mile course through ancient woodland with varied terrain and scenic landscapes. For those..

The South Hams Ultra is a scenic ultra-distance running event in South Devon, featuring two race options: a 105-mile full circumnavigation and a 50-mile route finishing in Totnes. The course primarily follows the newly established South Hams Way, traversing diverse terrain including public rights of..

The Halloween Twilight Run at Scorrier House in Great Britain offers a spooky and fun running experience on October 26, 2025. Participants can choose from 2.5 km, 5 km, or 10 km distances, including canicross options for dog owners. The event features a unique Halloween theme where runners try to av..

The Readymoney Ramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Fowey, Cornwall, featuring distances of 8 km, 16 km, 24 km, and 32 km. The course combines 50% trail and 50% road, starting and finishing in Fowey, and includes scenic routes through Readymoney Cove and along the coastal path to Polridmo..

The Lighthouse Marathon, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is a challenging trail race held along the Cornish Coast Path in Cornwall, UK. The marathon covers 26.2 miles of tough terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, tarmac, big climbs, and dunes, with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Runners s..

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra is a challenging running event held in Cornwall, starting at the Sunset Surf Cafe in Gwithian. The marathon covers a demanding 26-mile coastal route from Pendeen Lighthouse to Godrevy Lighthouse, featuring varied terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, and tarmac..

The Burrator Noir is a unique running event featuring a 12-mile night trail run and a 10k road race, set at the picturesque Discovery Centre at Burrator Reservoir. Participants will navigate a diverse trail that includes moorland, rocky paths, and disused railway lines, offering a challenging yet en..