Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with lap counting for half marathon, marathon and ultra. Finishers receive a medal and a goody bag, with vegan options available.

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 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse starting at Trenchford Reservoir and finishing near Tavistock, using live GPS tracking and three checkpoints. Solo and pairs entries allowed with 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.

The Pendine Sands Races will take place in Laugharne on Sunday 11 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

A coastal trail race from Hell's Mouth in Gwithian that follows the north cliffs to Portreath Bay and back, with affiliated, non affiliated and green entry options and specific refund and deferral rules.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A multi-distance sequence at Dare Valley Country Park where runners complete five races totaling 79.7 miles within 24 hours, with separate results for each race plus a combined time.

An endurance event at Tehidy Woods on 11 September 2027 featuring a 4 mile loop and four timed options from 3 to 12 hours; winners are those with the most laps in each time category.

A coastal marathon and Ultra in Cornwall on 6 November 2027 near Gwithian. Routes include rocky, sandy and tarmac sections with over 4000 feet of ascent and an extra 1800 feet on the Ultra, with varied weather and light conditions.

A point to point running event in Cornwall on 4 December 2027, from Lelant to Marazion. Organised by Bys Vyken Events, it offers affiliated and non affiliated entries and operates under an ARC permit.

A *54 mile* ultramarathon from Liskeard to Truro on 21 July 2029, organized by Ultra Running. Entry options include a standard place and a package with a race t shirt and a hi viz jacket.