Trail Running calendar near Ipplepen 2025-2026

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a winter coastal trail festival in Coverack, Cornwall, featuring point to point races along the dramatic South West Coast Path. Expect rugged seaside terrain and wild winter weather over distances up to 161 km.

Explore the wild South Devon coast in Beesands on 24 Jan 2026 with distances from 10K to Ultra across technical coastal terrain. Part of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series with medals and season points.

Take on a midwinter trail challenge across north Dartmoor, running past ancient stone circles and pagan sites in a dramatic winter landscape. Choose a marathon over 28 miles or a half at well over 14 miles, both starting and finishing at Ch..

Discover rugged Dartmoor at Pagan Trails, a winter trail event from Chagford that passes ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Choose marathon or half marathon routes over moorland terrain for a challenging, scenic off road adventure.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

Chase winter trails at the Haldon Winter Run in Haldon Forest, Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options for runners and canicross teams. Fully marked routes, medals for finishers and championship stages add extra edge.

Take on Round 4 of the West Glamorgan XC League at Kenfig Nature Reserve on 1 February 2026, a scenic 4.2 mile cross country hosted by Cornelly Striders. Entries are capped so book in advance to guarantee your place.

Hit the trails at Haldon Forest Park for Haldon 5K & 10K on 1 February 2026, with scenic routes, finisher medals and free race photography. Open to runners and canicross participants and forming part of the PGE trail running championships.

Join the Cardinham Half and Full Marathon on Saturday 7 February 2026 in scenic Cardinham Woods near Bodmin. Choose 13.1 or 26.2 miles, bring your canine for Canicross, and enjoy personalised bibs, free race photos and finisher medals.

Explore the stunning Portland Coastal Ultra Trail along the South West Coast Path with 10k, half and full marathon options. Enjoy rugged sea views, chip timing and a finisher medal; GPS route download required.

Run a scenic 27 km loop from Sidmouth Watersports Hub, visit four trig points in order and tackle about 900 m of climb along coastal cliffs. Supportive local event with a slate finisher medal and proceeds to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on the Wray Valley Trail in Bovey Tracey with Phoenix Running Devon The Launch. Scenic 5.3 km laps along the River Bovey, flexible start times and a keepsake memento for every finisher. Limited to 50 runners, so book early.

Join the Wild & Mild Night Run in South Brent on 14 Feb 2026 for a moonlit trail with two distances. Pick the 9 mile Wild or 5 mile Mild route over Dartmoor tracks and muddy hills under a big moon and mild weather.

Tackle the Purbeck Hill Challenge 2026, a one day navigation run across the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast from Knoll Beach. Choose four distances, solo or pair, and tackle orienteering through wild coastal terrain.

Tackle the Trilateral 40, a scenic 40 km trail around Fowey on 14 Feb 2026 via the Saints Way and coast path. Enjoy feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with mandatory kit required for all runners 18 and over.

Take on the rolling countryside at Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and 3 km trail routes featuring hills, mud and river crossings. Friendly village HQ and rustic parking promise a proper off road winter challenge.

Take on the Dartmoor Winter Traverse on 21 February 2026, a fully supported south to north challenge across remote winter moorland open to runners and walkers. Choose 50 km or 30 km routes with guide support and generous cut off times.

Pair up for a winter challenge across Dartmoor's Eastern Tors, starting from the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe. This demanding 11 miles route with 830 meters of climb needs teams, required kit and pre entry for a small, limited field.

Take on the Hameldown Hammer on Dartmoor on 28 February 2026 from Widecombe in the Moor, with a Half Marathon, the 8 mile 7EVEN and the inaugural Ultra. Expect big climbs, grassy and rocky trails, bespoke medals and raw Dartmoor scenery.

Run the dramatic Dorset coast at Lulworth Cove Trails on 28 February 2026, with 10K, 27K and 50K routes starting from Daggers Gate. Rugged trails, cliff views over Durdle Door and well stocked aid stations make for an unforgettable day.