Trail Running calendar near Ilfracombe 2026-2027

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

Black To The Trails 2026 brings family friendly and longer trail runs to Blaise Castle in Bristol on 11 October 2026, with 1K, 5K and 10K options and free entry for under 16s.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3km up to 50km. The event includes themed medals, finishers' goody bags with a vegan option, aid stations, free parking and basic venue facilities.

Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.

A multi terrain trail event in Stockland, East Devon on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across fields, lanes and river crossings, with village hall HQ and on site refreshments.

Keynsham Dandy is an off road 12.5 mile race in October organised by Town and Country Harriers with race HQ at The New Inn in Keynsham. The route includes the revived Compton Dando section which crosses a stream.

Trail races at Oxwich Bay with a self-navigated half marathon plus marked 10k and 5k routes. The event is postponed and a new date will be announced.

A memorial road and off road event organised by Green Events featuring a half marathon and a 12k in mountainous scenery. The race is cupless, open to those over 16, and lists online and on the day entry options.

A 12 hours plus one round endurance event on the Perranporth coast where distance stays limited but round time shifts without warning. Competitors who complete 12 rounds enter a final hour one versus one; recommended fitness three miles in..

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

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.

A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

A Halloween-themed evening event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options, including Canicross and a fun run. Organised by Purple Gecko Events with timing via ST App Service and no chip timing.

An eight hour timed off road event on a scenic disused railway in Bridestowe on 31 October 2026. Laps are 5.3 km out and back; participants may complete 1 to 14 laps and can receive a medal on finishing.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

A 32 km mountain event on Pen y Fan with 1800 m of ascent and three summit climbs via six different routes. Two categories are offered: unweighted and a 16 kg weighted class; navigation is unmarked and a GPX will be provided.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race with 485 m of ascent near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is required, and parking is limited.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

A marathon around the East Cornwall countryside on 1 November 2026, starting and finishing in Pensilva. The route passes landmarks such as Golitha Falls and Jamaica Inn; entries are limited and the race is chip timed.