Trail Running calendar near Ipplepen 2026-2027

Point-to-point ultras along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff, offered as 44- and 33-mile options with self-navigation, live tracking, indoor aid stations, and on-route support.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering 10K and 5K runs plus canicross, lakeside trails, camping, chip timing and event photos during the sports festival.

Repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner remains; a timed backyard ultra weekend that raises funds for Bowel Cancer West.

An eight hour timed out and back event on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, 70 places and minimum age 18.

An 8 hour timed off-road event in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps on a former train line, limited to 70 entrants and offering medals for finishers.

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.

An 8-hour timed challenge on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe where runners and walkers complete 5.3 km laps under a Turn Up Get Going format; entries limited to 70.

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.

A multi day coastal festival at Hope Cove 4 to 7 September 2026 offering trail races, sea swims, swimrun events, camping, live music and family activities.

A **30 mile** ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

A mostly off road Dartmoor crossing with 50 km and 30 km options, supported by mountain leaders and checkpoints at Postbridge and Combestone Tor.

A rugged off-road 6 mile single lap race on Dartmoor from and back to Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing, water at Hound Tor, and a finisher medal.

Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.

A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.

Coastal routes of 50k, marathon and half marathon follow the Exe Estuary and South West Coast Path to finish on Babbacombe Downs with aid stations and a finisher medal.

Trail events in Sidbury on 6 September 2026, featuring a 10 km loop over three hills and a 3 km fun run, with medals and certificates for finishers.

Timed trail event in Tehidy Woods with 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour options on a 4-mile loop; entry fees range £30 to £60.

A 10.5 mile trail race across southern Dartmoor, reaching Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano through rocky, boggy terrain with several river crossings.