Trail Running calendar near Holywell 2025-2026

Join the Tywardreath Trotter under summer evening skies in Tywardreath, Cornwall. Tackle a 7 mile multi terrain course or enjoy a 1 mile fun run with village support and scenic countryside.

Explore Dartmoor with two marked trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Pick the 33.5 mile baby ultra across two 600 m summits or the 15.5 mile final section, then enjoy on site camping, food and finisher medals.

Enjoy the Totnes 10K along mostly off road riverside trails beside the River Dart, starting and finishing in Borough Park with a lively race hub and bespoke finisher medal. Limited places and proceeds support Totnes Caring.

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 Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Redruth on 23 August 2026 for trail races from 2.5 km to a half marathon and a 5 hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge. Enjoy a lively race village with music, food, bar and medals.

Join an early evening 8 mile or 4 mile trail run through the picturesque grounds of Newnham Park in Plympton on 28 August 2026. Canicross runners welcome and proceeds will support Bowel Cancer West.

Take on the Steam Challenge in Bridestowe on 30 August 2026 for a scenic out and back on an old rail line, run or walk 5.3 km laps and complete as many as you can within the event time limits. Places are limited to 70 entrants and medals aw..

Tackle Dartmoor In A Day, a fully supported off road challenge across wild moorland with 50 km and 30 km options. Enjoy dramatic tors, river crossings and staffed checkpoints, then celebrate at Ivybridge with a memento and food.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Take on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a scenic 10.5 mile trail around Ryders Hill and the Red Lake Volcano with over 550 metres of ascent across rugged moorland. Limited to 250 runners, finishers earn a bespoke medal.

Tackle the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 to 27 September 2026, a coastal 100 mile route with about 18,000 ft of climbing and a 39 hour cutoff. Supported with GPS tracking, ferry crossings and checkp..

Explore wild Dartmoor on 2 and 3 October 2026 with OuterEdge Events: a 100 miles Full Circle and a 51 miles Granite 50. Rugged moorland, woodlands and riverside trails with manned checkpoints, tracking and full support.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

Tackle Dartmoor on this supported trail challenge through moorland, woods and riverside trails with 100 miles or 51 miles options. Checkpoints, on course support and epic scenery make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Take on the South Hams Ultra on 10 and 11 October 2026, a stunning multi distance trail around South Hams with 100 miles, 44 miles or marathon options. Expect coastal views, estuaries, a ferry crossing and tough, rewarding terrain.

Run the scenic muddy trails of Roadford Lake on 31 October 2026 at the Devon Trail Races, with 10K and half marathon distances plus canicross races. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race food, prizes and a friendly festival atmosphere.

The Cornish Marathon takes runners on a scenic circular route from Pensilva through Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley, finishing at the Millenium Centre. Expect about 2200 ft of climbing, a warm community vibe, and support for local charitie..

Choose from five scenic coastal ultras along the South West Coast Path, from a challenging 110 mile test to shorter 38 km routes. Self navigation with GPS tracking guides runners across dramatic cliffs, beaches and moorland for a true coast..