Ilfracombe
Trail Running Calendar near Ilfracombe 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ilfracombe for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Eight mile run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's beach run, event village entertainment, and fundraising for Families in Grief.
A 16 km trail race in the Doone Valley near Lynmouth on 20 September 2026 with hilly terrain, chip timing and a 5 mile cut off at The Olde Cottage Inn.
Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.
October 2026
Trail races at Oxwich Bay with a self-navigation half marathon plus marked 10K and 5K over coastal, woodland and dune terrain on 18/10/2026.
Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.
November 2026
Coastal ultra events on the South West Coast Path offering self-navigation and GPS tracking across distances from 38 km to 110 miles.
Trail races at Oxwich Bay on 7 Nov 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra across cliffs, dunes, woodland and beaches with Season Leaderboard points.
A 13.6 km cross country race on steep coastal paths in North Devon, organised by Ilfracombe Running Club and held in late November with limited entries.
December 2026
A muddy, mostly off road country run of approximately 10 miles around Torrington with trail shoes required and prizes for senior and veteran categories.
April 2027
A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering 11 km, 11 miles and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hills.
A 10km multi-terrain run from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach across Exmoor’s coastline, featuring technical trails, woodland paths and a sandy finish.
Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail race around Minehead with 7337 ft ascent, coastal and woodland terrain, six cupless aid stations and a 16 hour cut off.
June 2027
The VOGUM 2027 is an in-person running event in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, organised by Stable Adventures on 5 June 2027; entries are listed as sold out.
Coastal marathon, half marathon and 10K in Woolacombe on 27 June 2027 supporting North Devon Hospice, featuring a race village, finisher medal and a suggested £30 fundraising pledge.
July 2027