Trail Running calendar near Lifton 2025-2026

Enjoy the Totnes 10K along mostly off road riverside trails beside the River Dart, starting and finishing in Borough Park with a lively race hub and bespoke finisher medal. Limited places and proceeds support Totnes Caring.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Cornwall on 23 August 2026 offers runs from 2.5 km to a half marathon plus a five hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge. Enjoy a lively race village with music, food, medals and free photos.

Enjoy scenic off road trails around Wimbleball Lake on 28 August 2026 with 5K and 10K running and canicross options for juniors and adults. Finishers medals, chip timing and lakeside camping make this a relaxed day out for runners and dogs.

Enjoy an early evening trail run at Newnham Park on Friday 28 August 2026, with 8 and 4 mile looped courses set on estate trails. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Run point to point along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff with two scenic trail ultra options, 44 miles from Llanthony Priory or 33 miles from Abergavenny. Expect rugged fells, woodlands and a dramatic finish near Castell Coch.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile ultra on September 5, 2026 exploring ridge top trails around the Rhymney Valley with big climbs and mostly off road terrain. Well stocked checkpoints and post race care await finishers.

Join Dartmoor In A Day Saturday 5 September 2026, a supported across Dartmoor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes open to runners and walkers. Enjoy wild moorland, river crossings and stunning views with checkpoints, GPS trackers and moun..

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Test your legs on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a scenic 10.5 mile trail that climbs to Ryder's Hill and winds past the Red Lake Volcano. Rugged moorland, river crossings and sweeping views make this a bold and memorable challenge.

Tackle The Relentless on 18 September 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway, a rugged 10 mile loop with big climbs and a full lap hub for crew, food and rest. Pick 50 mile or 100 mile and push your limits on this intimate ultra.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Tackle the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 to 27 September 2026, a coastal 100 mile route with about 18,000 ft of climbing and a 39 hour cutoff. Supported with GPS tracking, ferry crossings and checkp..

Run the stunning Gower Coastal Trail Races on 26 September 2026, with 23, 34 or 50 mile options along dramatic cliffs, beaches and charming fishing villages. Chip timing, checkpoints and post race facilities make this a must do coastal chal..

Take on scenic park trails at Margam Country Park on 27 September 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K laps suited to runners of all levels. Chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal ensure a rewarding and well supported race day.

Run wild Dartmoor in early October with the Dartmoor Way from Okehampton, choose the challenging 100 mile Full Circle or the rugged 51 mile Granite 50. Waymarked and fully supported, routes across moorland promise epic scenery.