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
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 event at Oxwich Bay on 18 October 2026 with a self navigated half marathon and marked 10 km and 5 km routes across coastal paths, woodland and sand dunes.
Day 2 of the Exmoor Mountain Marathon is a 30 km paired mountain race with 1300 m of ascent near Exford, England, run as part of a two day event with fixed camp.
November 2026
Multi distance coastal ultras along the North Devon and Exmoor coast with self navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPS tracking and significant elevation.
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 mainly off road, approximately 10 mile run around Torrington with mud, water crossings and hills; trail shoes are essential and minimum age is 17.
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.
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.
A charity marathon, half marathon and 10K along coastal and rugged terrain around Woolacombe, organised by North Devon Hospice on 27 June 2027.
A charity colour run at Rock Park in Barnstaple with colour stations, military inspired obstacles, live music, DJs, inflatables and a medal for finishers.
July 2027
Croyde Ocean Triathlon at Putsborough Sands on July 11, 2027 offers Olympic and Sprint distances plus a coastal trail run with profits donated to local charities.