Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 28 February 2027 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid at each lap.

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 volunteer organised spring trail race around Seaton with a near 20 mile coastal and inland course plus a 9 mile Cub option. The weekend includes junior races, wooden finisher medals and steps to reduce single use waste.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and 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.

A coastal mixed terrain run in Exmouth on 21 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across beach, seafront and cliff trails. The event supports the Sideshore Project and offers medal or no medal entry plus charity places.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

Coastal multi terrain races on the South West Coast Path with a 50 km ultra from Kingswear to Shaldon and a 13.1 mile half marathon from Preston Green to Shaldon. Both routes use marked coastal trails, have aid stations and mandatory kit re..

The Pendine Sands Races stage beach out-and-back events over 5k, 10k and a half marathon on firm sand, with flagged distances, cup-free water stations, bespoke finisher medals and category trophies.

A coastal out-and-back trail race on the north cliffs of Cornwall, covering 15 km over mixed terrain from Portreath Beach. Registration opens on race morning and discounted entry is available for those who cycle or run to the event.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A multi-distance route across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth on 17-18 April 2027. Options include 112 miles non stop, 100 km, 75 km and an Exmoor marathon with self navigation and live GPS tracking.

Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are..

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.

A trail running weekend around East Devon from Offwell Village Hall, with four GPS-tracked routes through woodland, national landscapes and the Jurassic Coast, on-site camping, aid stations and finishers' kit and meal included.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.

A trail running event in Exmoor National Park near Lynton offering five routes from 5 km to a 56 km ultra, with coastal cliffs, inland valleys and significant elevation gain. Outposts, onsite parking and required safety kit are specified.