Trail Running calendar near Haytor 2026-2027

Join Gecko Gathering at Harlyn Beach on 19 July 2026 for scenic coastal routes between Harlyn and Padstow, with 10.5 km and half marathon options. Enjoy personalised bibs, medals, free photos and support Padstow Rowing Club.

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

Join the Tywardreath Trotter at the village summer fete for a 1 mile fun run or a scenic but challenging 7 mile mixed terrain race from the New Inn. Enjoy village lanes, countryside views and support local charities.

Tackle the South West Coast 50, a scenic 50 km coastal and Exmoor loop from Dunster with a festival style basecamp by Dunster Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or the full 50 km and enjoy on route support, food and camping.

Join Ooops I Ran It Again at Dare Valley Country Park on 25 July 2026 for a fun themed seven hour time challenge where you can choose distances from 3 km to ultras. Expect medals, goody bags, on course refreshments and scenic park trails.

Take on The Dartmoor Crossing 33.5 miles across wild moorland and steep summits, or choose The Great Escape 15.5 miles through the Erme Valley to Ivybridge. Fully marked and marshalled courses with aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join the Totnes 10K on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart, starting and finishing in Borough Park. Expect a fun 1 mile family run, bespoke medals and a lively village atmosphere.

Tackle the Mendip Marauder on 8 August 2026, a rugged trail challenge offering 30 mile and 50 mile routes across woodlands, hilltops and classic Mendip landmarks. Both distances finish on Uphill Sands Beach in Weston Super Mare for a glorio..

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.

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.

Run the Summer Green Man Ultra around Bristol on 22 Aug 2026, choosing a 45 mile loop or the 30 mile Green Boy, both finishing at Ashton Park School. Self navigation, four manned checkpoints, competitor tracking and medals for all finishers..

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.

Beast of Bryn invites runners to tackle scenic but tough mountain trails in Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot, with 6.5 mile and 10.5 mile options plus a one mile fun run for youngsters. Organized by local charity BRAG, proceeds support com..

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 across the picturesque Newnham estate near Plymouth with 4 and 8 mile options. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Black Cattle Ultra invites runners to tackle South Wales trails across two distances: 44 miles from Llanthony Priory or 33 miles from Abergavenny, finishing in Cardiff. Expect mountains, woodlands, aid stations and unique finisher mementos.

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.

Join a guided, non competitive 30 mile trail run around the Isle of Purbeck, starting and finishing at Swanage. Take in Jurassic Coast views from Corfe Castle to Old Harry Rocks while running with an experienced coach.

Take on RIDUM 2026, a 30 mile circular ridge run around the Rhymney Valley on 5 September, starting at Parc Penalta. Mostly trail with big climbs, sweeping views and staffed checkpoints offering full support.