Trail Running calendar near Launceston 2026-2027

A two lap half marathon and a 5 mile race in Exeter on Saturday February 6 and Sunday February 7, both routed along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, offering charity places, medals, and England Athletics discounts.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A supported winter traverse across Dartmoor on 20 February 2027 with 50 km and 30 km options. Guides, GPX and GPS trackers are provided and coach transport options are available.

A night trail event from South Brent Old School Community Centre offering marked 9 mile and 5 mile courses across moorland and paths. The event includes food, live music, a shared sauna and a King and Queen of the Night beacon with a prize.

Trail races around Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor include a half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and an Ultra. Routes use grassy and rocky tracks, feature a double ascent of Hameldown Ridge and include marked and unmarked sections.

Two coastal trail races on varied terrain from muddy fields to rocky headlands. Distances are 18 miles and 35 miles with the ultra offering over 7000 feet of ascent.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A looped trail event near Bridgend where runners repeat an approximately 8 to 9 mile circuit as many times as possible within an eight hour limit. Small fields, varied forestry terrain, and options for entry with or without a t-shirt.

A coastal mixed terrain run in Exmouth on 21 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across beach, seafront and cliff trails. The event supports the Sideshore Project and offers medal or no medal entry plus charity places.

Coastal multi terrain races on the South West Coast Path with a 50 km ultra from Kingswear to Shaldon and a 13.1 mile half marathon from Preston Green to Shaldon. Both routes use marked coastal trails, have aid stations and mandatory kit re..

Beach races at Pendine Sands on 11 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on a firm, measured out and back sand course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and trophies are awarded to category winners.

The Run Like Hell will take place in Gwithian on Saturday 17 April 2027.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A series of multi-distance running stages across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth. Events range from a 112 mile non stop ultra to a marathon stage, with self navigation, GPX files and live GPS tracking.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

A multi-distance trail festival in East Devon featuring approximately 110 km, 65 km, 50 km and 25 km routes across National Landscapes and the Jurassic Coast, with GPS tracking, aid stations and on-site event facilities.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.