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.
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
Brackla Harriers' Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding Race on 13 December 2026 is an approximately 10 km multi terrain event across dunes and sand with chip timing and a pudding memento.
A festive charity trail run in Llangennith offering 5 km and 10 km routes, with proceeds to Morgans Army and an entry fee of £10.
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 three-day running and walking festival in Exmoor National Park from 25 to 27 June 2027 featuring long-distance walks, trail races, a 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.