Trail Running calendar near Ipplepen 2026-2027

A 13.6 km coastal cross country race around Ilfracombe with hilly terrain and a field limited to 200 runners, usually held in late November.

An 8 hour timed road event with 5.3 km laps on a former railway route, limited to 75 entrants and open to adults.

Trail event at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary with an 8.5 mile classic and a half marathon, marked course, estuary crossings, mandatory head torch.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

A trail race through 600 acres of Charborough Estate woodland offering 10K, a 21K double loop and a two person relay in November 2026.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra on the Jurassic Coast at Swanage, part of the Endurancelife 2026 to 2027 season.

A Christmas themed Santa run at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 with canicross options, three distances, medals for all and awards for top finishers. Timed results use the ST App Service and free race photography is provided.

Festive 10k trail at Cockington Country Park near Torquay on 6 December 2026 featuring hills, one water stop and a bespoke metal medal.

A festive coastal trail event in Newquay offering 8-mile Pisky, 15-mile Long Half and a 30-mile ultramarathon with GPS tracking for longer routes and a mandatory safety kit requirement.

A trail half marathon near Bridgend with mixed terrain, an initial eight mile section plus about five extra miles, limited to 70 runners and a prize for Christmas fancy dress.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.

Timed lap based run at Barry Sidings Country Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km tarmac lap with a 7 hour limit.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

Coastal trail races from Polzeath featuring 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra routes across sand, rock and coastal paths.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a January coastal ultramarathon in Cornwall along the South West Coast Path. Multiple races range from about 22 km to 173 km with significant elevation and winter coastal terrain.

Coastal trail races from Start Point near Beesands offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses across severe grass and rock terrain with substantial ascent.