Trail Running calendar near Liskeard 2025-2026

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal ultramarathon and long half marathon held in December 2025 along Cornwall's North Coast. Participants can choose between a 15-mile long half marathon or a 30-mile ultramarathon, starting and finishing at Porth Beach. The event features self-navigation al..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth, Devon. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, 5.3 km out-and-back course along a scenic, disused train line, fully paved and accurately measured as a road race. Participants of all abili..

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and finishing in Budleigh Salterton, England, tracing the birthplace and childhood countryside of Sir Walter Raleigh. The course features quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, hidden footpaths, the Otter Valley, High Pea..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a trail running event set in the scenic village of Polzeath on the rugged North Cornwall coast. The races start on Polzeath's golden beach and traverse miles of unspoilt coastline, including the stunning Pentire Peninsula, peaceful fishing villages, and picturesque va..

Haldon Night is a winter night trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, Devon. It features single-loop 10K and 5K courses, both professionally marked and marshalled, with slight adjustments to official distances. The event also offers children’s races: a 1K for ages 3-7 and a 2K f..

The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB will take place in Coverack from Friday 23 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 101 miles.

The Pagan Midwinter Marathon is a challenging trail running event held in Chagford, located in the north-eastern corner of Dartmoor, Devon. Set in midwinter, the event offers two distances: a marathon of over 28 miles with more than 1500 meters of ascent, and a half marathon exceeding 14 miles with..

Pagan Trails is a challenging running event set in the picturesque Dartmoor region, specifically in Chagford. Participants can choose between two distances: a Marathon of over 28 miles and a Half Marathon exceeding 14 miles, both featuring significant elevation gains. The routes take runners past an..

Endurancelife South Devon is a renowned trail running event set in the stunning South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting at Start Point, it offers challenging distances including 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, featuring a mix of jagged coastal rocks and idyllic san..

The Dalwood 3 Hills is a popular multi-terrain running event held near Axminster, Devon, featuring three distances: a challenging 10-mile course with hills, mud, and river crossings; a 5km "Dalwood Dash" offering a shorter but still muddy and hilly route; and a new 3km "Dalwood Doddle" fun run suita..

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distance options: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km route from Princetown to Meldon. Taking place in February, participants run or walk across some of the most remote and wild parts of the moors,..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three race options: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Hammer Half Marathon offers over 800m of ascent, wh..

Cousin Jack, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, UK, featuring two race options: the 18-mile Classic Jack and the 35-mile Ultra Jack. The Classic Jack is a point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, traversing demanding terrain including muddy fiel..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the scenic Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra marathon, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coastal Path, featuring clifftop trails, 19..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring 4,000 feet of ascent. Organized by Sidmouth Running Club, this event offers both a full solo or relay race and a shorter, tougher half-distance race from Sidmouth..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race held at Perranporth Airfield near St Agnes, Cornwall. The event features a challenging 15-mile course consisting of two laps designed to achieve a total of 1000 meters of ascent and an equal descent, traversing inland hills and coastal paths. As..

Run Like Hell is a 13km (8.2 miles) coastal trail race held along the rugged North cliffs of Cornwall, starting at The Hells Mouth Coffee House. The well-maintained footpath offers a fast yet challenging multi-terrain course, designed as an out-and-back route. The event fosters a spirited atmosphere..