Ilfracombe
Trail Running Calendar near Ilfracombe 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ilfracombe for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village raising funds for Families in Grief.
Trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering 16 km (10 miles) with hilly terrain, chip timing, a finishers' medal and a 250 runner limit.
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
Coastal trail running at Oxwich Bay on 18 October 2026 with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km options plus chip timing and finisher medals.
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.
A 13.6 km coastal cross country race around Ilfracombe with hilly terrain and a field limited to 200 runners, usually held in late November.
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 10 km multi terrain route from Selworthy Beacon down technical trails finishing on Minehead Beach with views over the Bristol Channel and Exmoor National Park.
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 mile Somerset trail ultra with about 7337 ft ascent, coastal and moorland terrain, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff.
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.
A coastal Woolacombe running event with marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, organised by North Devon Hospice to raise funds for local care.
July 2027
Multi-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with camping at Penrice Castle, GPS tracking, regular rest stops and medical support across 100km to 10-mile options.
A 14 miles trail race around Lundy Island including coastal clifftops and the North Lighthouse, with a chartered MS Oldenburg Raceboat limited to 250 runners.
June 2028
A trail running event in Bickington, United Kingdom organised by Relish The Great Outdoors Ltd. The published start list shows 466 entrants across 10 km, half marathon, 25 km, marathon and 50 km races with interval wave starts.