Trail Running calendar near Haytor Vale 2026-2027

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 around West Looe, through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods and back along the estuary. Starts and finishes at the Millpool Centre; organised by Looe Lions Club with proceeds to local charities.

Two Dartmoor trail races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both fully marked and marshalled with aid stations, finisher medals, coach transfers and camping available.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A five mile multi terrain race in the rolling hills around Shave Cross and Pilsdon on 1 August 2026, limited to 70 entrants. Awards for category winners and medals for all finishers, minimum age 12.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

A testing off-road 10 km along St Ives Bay with beach running, dunes and Towans paths. Fully chip timed under UKA rules, with a separate one mile beach fun run for under 16s.

Two point-to-point ultra races across the Mendip Way: a 30 miler on the West Mendip Way and a 50 miler covering the full Mendip Way, both finishing at Uphill Sands Beach with multiple aid stations and professional medical cover.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

West 100 is a crewed, self-navigation 100 mile team event in Cornwall with three coastal routes, mandatory qualifying criteria and a 36 hour completion limit; organisers provide crew support, food and checkpoint meeting every 5 to 6 miles.

A mainly trail 5 kilometre loop from Peveril Point along the Jurassic Coast to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back through Durlston Country Park. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with 2.5 km laps and routes from 2.5K to 15K, on-course music and water, finisher medals, and family and group ticket options.

Trail running at Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with 5 km and 10 km options, using parkland and woodland trails. The 10 km is two laps of the 5 km circuit and medals are optional to reduce waste.

A Dartmoor fell race on 15 August 2026 with an approx 10 km senior course and 450 m climb, plus junior races from about 1.5 km to 5.5 km. The route is marked for erosion control and prizes are awarded across age categories.

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.