Trail Running calendar near Ilfracombe 2026-2027

An annual grassroots fell race in the Black Mountains covering 27.4 km and 1586 m of climb with five checkpoints and mandatory full kit; the event is non-commercial and surplus funds support local Mountain Rescue.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish; proceeds support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign.

Storm the Fort is a 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap route uses grass, wooded paths and quiet roads and finishes at Woodland Fort with medals and post-race refreshments.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run in aid of PAPYRUS at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in person with a stated ticket price and a no refunds policy.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

A functional fitness event at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 featuring 10 Xercises with 400 m or 800 m run formats, solo and team entries, age 18 plus, and a live leaderboard with race and division breakdowns.

A coastal multi-terrain race in Bude on 20 September 2026, covering about 8 miles of trails, fields and wooded sections. Two water stations, a postrace pasty for finishers, and overall, age-group and team prizes are provided.

A supported 100 mile self-navigation challenge in Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, covering both north and south coasts with 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations, timed via a mobile app.

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.

MacTuffX Swansea is a functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 combining ten Xercises with running in Classic and double distances. Entries are offered for solo, doubles, and five-person relays and include a LITE..

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A forest trail half marathon in late September with an officially measured 13 miles 192.5 yards course, no road crossings, water stations about every 5 km and medals for finishers; organised by the Rotary Club for charity.

A coastal 10 km race from Portishead Open Air Pool with mixed terrain and sea views past Black Nore Lighthouse. The undulating route features a midway water station, chip timing and a finisher medal, with entries limited to 350.

A continuous 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor along the waymarked Dartmoor Way, with six indoor checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit. Entry requires age 21 plus a prior 50 mile finish within the qualifying period.