Trail Running calendar near Lifton 2026-2027

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

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 starting at Trenchford Reservoir and finishing near Tavistock, using live GPS tracking and three checkpoints. Solo and pairs entries allowed with 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.

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.

A coastal trail race from Hell's Mouth in Gwithian that follows the north cliffs to Portreath Bay and back, with affiliated, non affiliated and green entry options and specific refund and deferral rules.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

An endurance event at Tehidy Woods on 11 September 2027 featuring a 4 mile loop and four timed options from 3 to 12 hours; winners are those with the most laps in each time category.

A coastal marathon and Ultra in Cornwall on 6 November 2027 near Gwithian. Routes include rocky, sandy and tarmac sections with over 4000 feet of ascent and an extra 1800 feet on the Ultra, with varied weather and light conditions.

A point to point running event in Cornwall on 4 December 2027, from Lelant to Marazion. Organised by Bys Vyken Events, it offers affiliated and non affiliated entries and operates under an ARC permit.

MTC Albion is a thirteen day end to end ultra across England covering 503 miles in 13 stages. Each day is an individual ultra and finishers receive bespoke medals, a trophy and personalised race kit.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Liskeard to Truro that forms Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. Entrant numbers are limited, mandatory kit and tracking are required, and cut‑offs are based on a 4 mph minimum.