Trail Running calendar near Ilfracombe 2026-2027

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, about 3.1 miles with roughly 300 m of climb. The course is self-navigated under Fell Runners Association rules; juniors may compete in age-specific races.

A multiterrain 10 km race in Dorstone, Herefordshire on 5 July 2026, with steep off-road sections; a 5 km road fun run and a walkers' option are also available.

Timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events run on a marked five mile trail loop at Newnham Park near Plymouth, with solo, pair and team entries and a separate timed kids race. Free participant camping, on site facilities and awards are provided.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

Self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 in the Black Mountains offering 13 to 50 mile routes with GPX tracks, checkpoints, chip timing, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.

Evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 offering a 13.1 Miles half marathon and a 10.5 km long 10k. The event supports Cornwall Air Ambulance and includes GPS tracking, medals and free race photography.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with camping available.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A new completely off road 15 mile run and walk between Rackenford and Chulmleigh in North Devon. The marked route crosses fields, valleys and river crossings and includes feed stations, first aid, transport and a wooden medal.

A 5.8 km fell race to the summit of Pen y Fan near Brecon with 588 m of ascent, part of the South Wales Series and the 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship; entries are limited and minimum age is over 16.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds to a local charity. The marked route includes steep climbs, rough footing and marshals along the course.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultramarathons on 18 and 19 July 2026 follow Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay, offering 100, 50 and 30 mile options across beaches, dunes, cliffs and forest with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.

A 12 hour night trail event at Bridgend Miniature Railway where runners complete as many 10 mile loops as they can across two to three route options, with marked routes, Base Camp support and a 30 runner limit.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

Coastal running in Cornwall offering a 10.5 km route and a half marathon between Harlyn Beach and Padstow. The event supports Padstow Rowing Club and includes medals, personalised bibs and free race photography.