Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

Tackle the scenic Walter Raleigh Round from Budleigh Salterton on 3 January 2026 with Half Marathon and Third Marathon options through the Otter valley and along the Jurassic Coast. Finishers earn a solid oak coaster and enjoy checkpoints a..

Explore Fernworthy Forest at the Fernworthy Dartmoor Devon League orienteering event on Sunday 4 January. Colour coded courses suit beginners to seasoned navigators, with car sharing encouraged and multiple course options to challenge you.

Head to Polzeath on 10 January 2026 for an Endurancelife coastal challenge along rugged trails, sand and cliffs. Choose 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra and earn season leaderboard points along with a finisher's medal.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round in early 2026, with experienced leaders covering different course sections and planned GPX routes to guide you. Free for East Devon Round entrants or a £3 donation for others; open to those age..

Take on Haldon Night at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with single loop night trails from 1K to 10K including canicross. Bring a head torch to follow reflective markers and enjoy chip timing, medals and post race food.

Run under starlit skies in the Dark Skies Series, a winter night trail series across Somerset offering three events with 5km or 10km routes. Enter single races or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher medal.

Join the Twilight Run at Tehidy Country Park in Camborne on 17 Jan 2026 for scenic 2.5, 5 and 10 km trail races with canicross welcome and a medal for all. Friendly vibe, free photos and championship points make it a must.

Tackle Dartmoor in this three race fell series run in pairs only, with challenging navigation and rugged tors across three classic routes. Limited to 35 pairs, entries cover all races and include phone tracking for safety.

Tackle Dartmoor in the Winter Pairs, a rugged 19 km trail around Western Tors with about 650 m of climb. Teams of two, pre entry only and required kit make this a compact winter challenge with just 35 pairs.

Join the Axmouth Challenge on 18 January 2026 for scenic village runs with distances to suit every runner. Finishers enjoy complimentary refreshments while funds raised support the village hall.

Tackle scenic mixed terrain around Cosmeston Lakes in the CF64 Winter Race, a 6.4 mile off road challenge through woodland, meadows and trails. Join fellow runners on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a spirited winter test of fitness.

Join the West Glamorgan XC League Round 3 at Margam Park, Port Talbot on 18 January 2026 for a 5 mile cross country challenge hosted by Run4All Neath. Pre registration is required and race numbers will be issued by club to team captains onl..

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a winter coastal trail festival in Coverack, Cornwall, featuring point to point races along the dramatic South West Coast Path. Expect rugged seaside terrain and wild winter weather over distances up to 161 km.

Join the South Devon stage of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series in Beesands on 24 January 2026 for a scenic yet tough coastal run in an AONB. Choose 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra, earn season points and a finisher medal.

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

Spice Up Your Run Wales on 24 January 2026 at Dare Valley Country Park is a fun themed 7 hour time challenge where runners choose distances from 3km up to ultra, with optional fancy dress. Enjoy scenic trails, on course aid, and a Spice Gir..

Chase winter trails at the Haldon Winter Run in Haldon Forest, Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options for runners and canicross teams. Fully marked routes, medals for finishers and championship stages add extra edge.

The fourth race of the West Glamorgan XC League takes place on 1 February 2026 at scenic Kenfig Nature Reserve. Tackle 4.2 miles of classic cross country terrain with Cornelly Striders hosting; entries are limited so sign up from 19 January..