Trail Running calendar near Ipplepen 2026-2027

A 50 km trail race from Studland Beach along the Purbeck Way that passes coastal landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. One runner is appointed the Ferry who starts at the back and competitors aim to finish ahead of them.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A 24 hour solo running or walking event on 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm in Dorset, held on undulating farm trails with a camping option over the weekend. Entries are limited to 40 and the minimum age is 18.

The Cider 5K.ish on 17 July 2026 is a one-lap, undulating trail at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The route crosses fields and tracks, has a 90 minute cut off, and is limited to 136 entrants.

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on a private Dorset farm where runners and walkers complete laps at their own pace and collect a medal and goodies. Entry is limited to 204, minimum age 18, with optional weekend camping.

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 point to point ultramarathon distances along the Wales Coast Path from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay. Marked coastal and forest routes with checkpoints, GPS tracking, a compulsory kit list and drop bag access on the 100 mile course.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Westpoint, Exeter is an obstacle course over mixed surfaces with a tarmac start and finish, staggered wave starts, an age limit of 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

The Bell Plod on 19 July 2026 is a one-lap trail fun run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course crosses fields, grass and tracks and is open to ages 4 and over with children under 10 accompanied by an adult.

A relaxed one lap trail run near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026, held on a private farm across fields and tracks. Minimum age 4, children under 10 must be accompanied and entries are limited to 100.

A two lap trail event on farmland in Dorset on 19 July 2026, covering about 10 km over natural terrain with a two and a half hour cut off. Camping is available over the weekend and entries are limited.

A coastal running event on 19 July 2026 between Harlyn Beach and Padstow supporting Padstow Rowing Club. Races include a 10.5 km and a half marathon with personalised bibs, medals for all, and free race photography.

A traditional off road fell race of about 4 miles and 1000 ft of ascent on Exmoor, running from Bossington National Trust car park to Selworthy Beacon and back. Self navigation is required and prizes are awarded in gender and age categories..

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A village running event in Tywardreath featuring a 6.79 mile multi terrain race and a 1 mile fun run as part of the summer fete. Proceeds support local charities and the event has raised over £50,000 since 2006.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 around West Looe, through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods and back along the estuary. Starts and finishes at the Millpool Centre; organised by Looe Lions Club with proceeds to local charities.

Two Dartmoor trail races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both fully marked and marshalled with aid stations, finisher medals, coach transfers and camping available.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.