Ilfracombe
Trail Running Calendar near Ilfracombe 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ilfracombe for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
Five coastal trail distances on 7-8 November 2026 along North Devon and Exmoor, all finishing at Minehead on the South West Coast Path.
A hilly 13.6 km cross country race around Ilfracombe, usually held on the last Sunday in November; entries for 2026 open 1 September.
December 2026
A coastal multi terrain 10 km race at Merthyr Mawr on 13 December 2026 with chip timing, a two hour cut off and a Christmas pudding memento.
Nearly 10 mile off road Christmas trail around Torrington with mud, water crossings, prizes and refreshments raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
April 2027
A 10.3 km linear trail from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach with an accompanying youth relay and on-course support.
May 2027
A 50-mile trail ultra near Minehead on 8 May 2027 with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and varied coastal, woodland and moorland terrain.
June 2027
A June weekend in Exmoor National Park with long distance perambulation, trail races from 5 km to 10 miles, a Pinkery Pond sunset swim and evening talks.
Coastal running event in Woolacombe offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K with on-course water stations, race village and fundraising for North Devon Hospice.
A colour and obstacle run hosted by The Veterans Charity on 27 June 2027, featuring multiple obstacles, six colour stations, an event village and fundraising opportunities.
Off-road routes across Exmoor with natural obstacles, an optional open water swim, multiple distances and on-course marshals and checkpoints.
July 2027
Ocean triathlon at Putsborough Sands, North Devon on 11 July 2027 offering Olympic and sprint distances plus a coastal trail run with profits donated to charity.
Multiple-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with camping at Penrice Castle, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking and options from 10 miles to 100 km.
A 13.5 mile trail race around Lundy Island with a chartered raceboat option, mandatory kit requirements and a 3.75 hour time limit.