Trail Running calendar near Lifton 2026-2027

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, roughly 3.1 miles with about 300 m of climbing over rough open terrain. The course is unmarked so runners must navigate themselves and report at the beacon checkpoint.

A chip timed three person baton relay at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park where each runner covers a roughly three mile circuit. The event features 250 teams across 12 prize categories and was named Welsh Athletics Run Wales Event of the Year 2..

A weekend trail festival at Newnham Park featuring timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events on a 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, camping, on-site food and free event photography.

Two evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance, featuring a 13.1 mile half and a 10.5 km route with GPS tracking, medals, awards and race photography.

Scenic off road 10 km and a short fun run around Tipton St John following footpaths through the Otter Valley, with camping on the village field and local prizes for finishers.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three point to point ultramarathon distances along the Wales Coast Path from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay. Marked coastal and forest routes with checkpoints, GPS tracking, a compulsory kit list and drop bag access on the 100 mile course.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes, entrants must be 13 or older, and the site offers parking, toilets and on-site refreshments.

A coastal running event on 19 July 2026 between Harlyn Beach and Padstow supporting Padstow Rowing Club. Races include a 10.5 km and a half marathon with personalised bibs, medals for all, and free race photography.

A traditional off road fell race of about 4 miles and 1000 ft of ascent on Exmoor, running from Bossington National Trust car park to Selworthy Beacon and back. Self navigation is required and prizes are awarded in gender and age categories..

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A village running event in Tywardreath featuring a 6.79 mile multi terrain race and a 1 mile fun run as part of the summer fete. Proceeds support local charities and the event has raised over £50,000 since 2006.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 around West Looe, through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods and back along the estuary. Starts and finishes at the Millpool Centre; organised by Looe Lions Club with proceeds to local charities.

Two Dartmoor trail races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both fully marked and marshalled with aid stations, finisher medals, coach transfers and camping available.

A new 2026 trail running event along the Pembrokeshire Coast from Freshwater East to Saundersfoot, offering 25k and 14k routes with GPX files and a payment plan for entries.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.