Trail Running calendar near Ilfracombe 2025-2026

Saturn Running's "The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales" takes place at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive event offers runners the flexibility to choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpat..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

Rasus y Bannau is a challenging long-distance running event held in Brecon, Wales, featuring three race options: a 100 km ultra with 5100m ascent, a 75 km ultra with 3500m ascent, and a marathon of 43 km with 2000m ascent. All races start and finish in Brecon town center, traversing the scenic and r..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a scenic running event hosted by East Cornwall Harriers at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall. Scheduled for May 6, 2026, this race features a 5-mile course that combines unmade paths, woodland trails, and some road sections, offering runners a varied and picturesque rou..

The Tenacious Ten Endurance Challenge is a demanding 10-hour loop race held at Mynydd Troed in the Black Mountains of Wales. Participants tackle a strenuous and technical 3.2-mile (5.1 km) loop featuring a harsh climb to the summit with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacon..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportuniti..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon held in Somerset, UK, combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into a 100-mile race with 9,538 feet of elevation. The course features diverse landscapes including canal paths, coastal trails, limestone formations, and Somerset’s highest..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon, held in Sidmouth, Devon, follows the scenic Sid Valley Ring walking route. The 22km course features an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes, footpaths, and picturesque villages such as Sidbury, Harcombe, and Salcombe Regis. Runners experience challenging cl..

Endurancelife Exmoor is a challenging trail running event set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. It offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.3 miles), marathon (26.5 miles), and ultra marathon (31.8 miles), each featuring significant ascents and..

The Two Tunnels Races, held in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections in the UK. The course passes through the historic Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced, providing a flat and scenic route beneath the ci..

Offa's Dyke 15 is a renowned off-road running event held in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. The race covers a challenging 15-mile course along the historic Offa's Dyke path, offering runners scenic and rugged terrain. Originally popular from 1977 to 2001, the event was revived in 2015 with the help of the ori..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and varied terrain with hills and flat sections. Participants can..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a scenic running event held at Warren Farm, Somerset, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Mendip Hills. Participants can choose from various distances including 1km, 3km, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, with routes featuring breathtaking views..

The Woods 2026 is a unique running event set on the North Coast, featuring a 4-mile loop through the scenic Tehidy Woods. Participants can choose from four race durations: Rowan (3 hours), Ash (6 hours), Beech (9 hours), and Oak (12 hours), with the winner determined by the maximum number of laps co..

The MTC Will-o-the-Wisp is a challenging 54-mile ultramarathon held in the UK, running from Liskeard to Truro. This long-distance event offers runners a unique opportunity to experience a demanding course through scenic Cornish landscapes. Organized by Ultra Running Ltd, the race emphasizes enduranc..