Trail Running calendar near Holywell 2025-2026

Cornwall's Backyard Ultra challenges runners to repeat a 4.167 mile loop through Cornish lanes and the Coast Path at Bedruthan Steps, testing endurance on an undulating coastal course. One last runner standing wins and weekend camping is av..

Event overview The Sibelco Templer Ten is scheduled for Sunday 5 October 2025 at Stover School, Newton Abbot (TQ12 6QG). The main race is a multi-terrain 10-mile course that starts and finishes in the grounds of Stover School. The route is..

The South Hams Ultra The South Hams Ultra offers two distance options that mostly follow the South Hams Way around South Hams in Devon. The route uses public rights of way, bridleways and coastal paths and crosses parts of Dartmoor National..

A scenic but challenging 10K around Chapel Porth and Tywarnhayle mine with coastal paths, muddy sections and technical descents. At Mount Hawke Cricket Club in Cornwall, the mixed terrain race supports the National Trust and is now full.

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile trail around Restormel Castle on 12 October 2025, with river crossings, woodland loops and plenty of climbing. Hosted by St Austell AC, finishers get a medal and a portion of fees supports Mind Cornwall.

Caddihoe Weekend 2025 is a two-day orienteering event set on Dartmoor’s open moorland, featuring rugged gullies, knolls and depressions from tin mining. Day 1 (18 October) offers a National UKOL Long Distance race, while Day 2 (19 October)..

Join a guided 11 mile run along the wild western edge of Dartmoor, starting in Peter Tavy village by the church. Enjoy ancient tors, river views and runnable tracks while sharing the route with a small friendly group.

Purple Gecko Events presents the Halloween Twilight Run at Scorrier House, Cornwall. A spooky headtorch trail through the private estate, with 2.5k fun run, 5k, and 10k courses around scenic woodland. Fancy dress is encouraged; zombies may..

Tavy 7 : 26 October 2025 Tavistock Athletic Club stages the Tavy 7 on 26 October 2025 on lanes around Dartmoor near Tavistock. The race distance is 7 miles and the route starts at Plaster Down, passing Pew Tor and the hamlet of Sampford Spi..

Race the Rosemullion 10k on 26 October 2025, a scenic off road course around Rosemullion Head and the Helford River from Carwinion Playing Field. Expect medals, age category prizes and a friendly community atmosphere.

The Haldon Halloween Twilight Run takes place in Haldon Forest near Exeter, Great Britain, offering a festive running experience on November 1, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: a 2.5 km fun run, 5 km, and 10 km races, inc..

Event overview The Devon Trail Races take place at Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, PL16 0RL. The next event is on 1 November 2025 and follows the trails around Roadford Lake. Race entry includes electronic chip timing, a fully marke..

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 th..

Run a rugged coastal marathon or ultra to the iconic Godrevy lighthouse, tracing cliffs, dunes and beaches for spectacular sea views. Expect big climbs, mud and likely rain so come prepared for a tough, unforgettable trail challenge.

Event overview The Lighthouse Marathon is a point-to-point trail race on the Cornish Coast Path held on 8 November 2025. The marathon covers 26.2 miles with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Terrain includes mud, water, rocks, sand, tarm..

Purple Gecko Events' Lobster Lollop returns to Padstow, Cornwall, on the Camel Trail in association with the National Lobster Hatchery. This family-friendly trail event offers 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 10 mile distances, with Canicross categories i..

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 pat..

Take in dramatic views on The Drogo 10, a 10 mile fell race around Castle Drogo with woods, riverbank and rocky climbs totaling about 1760 ft of ascent. Expect technical underfoot, testing climbs and a portion of entries donated to the Nati..

Cornish Coastline Training Weekend 2025, hosted by Ruby Red Running, is a social winter training escape for runners aiming at the Arc of Attrition on Cornwall’s South West Coast Path. From 21–23 November, base at Holifield Hostel in Gweek (..

Event overview The Dart Challenge is a six-hour timed event held on a weekday in 2025. Participants may run, hike or walk and complete as many 5k laps as they wish within the 6 hours time limit. Completing eight laps plus a short out-and-ba..