Trail Running calendar near Haytor 2026-2027

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

A multi-day trail running festival at Newnham Park with a marked 5 mile loop, timed 12, 24 and 36 hour endurance options for solo, pair and team entries, plus a timed kids race, on site camping and on course support.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

Evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 offering a 13.1 Miles half marathon and a 10.5 km long 10k. The event supports Cornwall Air Ambulance and includes GPS tracking, medals and free race photography.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with camping available.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A coastal trail event in Studland, Dorset on 11 July 2026 with 50 km and 25 km options. The 50 km features a moving Ferry challenge and fully marked coastal scenery including Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle.

A new completely off road 15 mile run and walk between Rackenford and Chulmleigh in North Devon. The marked route crosses fields, valleys and river crossings and includes feed stations, first aid, transport and a wooden medal.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds to a local charity. The marked route includes steep climbs, rough footing and marshals along the course.

A 24 hour team running and walking challenge on private farmland near Blandford Forum, Dorset. Teams of 2 to 4 cover laps on fields, grass and tracks with camping available over the weekend.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm on 17 July 2026, the Cider 5K.ish takes place across fields and farm tracks with a 90 minute cutoff, limited entry and weekend camping and challenge options.

A 12 hour solo timed trail event at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum offering lap based running on farm tracks and fields, camping over the weekend, a 204 entrant cap and a minimum age of 18.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultramarathons on 18 and 19 July 2026 follow Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay, offering 100, 50 and 30 mile options across beaches, dunes, cliffs and forest with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.

A 12 hour night trail event at Bridgend Miniature Railway where runners complete as many 10 mile loops as they can across two to three route options, with marked routes, Base Camp support and a 30 runner limit.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026 with optional weekend camping. The course crosses fields, tracks and wild flowers, has a 64 runner limit, and a stated entry fee of £10.

A one lap trail fun run on private farmland near Blandford Forum, held alongside the Bell Plod with a separate medal. Limited to 100 entrants, minimum age four, with a weekend camping option.

A two lap, undulating trail event on privately owned farmland near Blandford Forum. The Apple Plod 10K.ish welcomes runners and walkers, has limited entry, and offers optional camping over the weekend.