Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

A village running event in Tywardreath featuring a 6.79 mile multi terrain race and a 1 mile fun run as part of the summer fete. Proceeds support local charities and the event has raised over £50,000 since 2006.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and distance pins, goody bags and aid stations. The course runs on well maintained public footpaths with fre..

A supported trail event based at Dunster basecamp on the South West Coast Path and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes. It includes rest stops with catering, medical cover, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and fast..

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain evening run in West Looe along the riverside and through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods, starting and finishing at the Millpool Centre. Chip timing is planned and all profits go to Looe Lions local charities.

Two Dartmoor trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both on marked, marshalled courses with aid and water stations and finisher medals.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A new 2026 coastal trail event starting at Freshwater East and finishing in Saundersfoot, offering *25k* and *14k* routes along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with GPX course files and listed entry fees.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A five mile multi terrain race in the rolling hills around Shave Cross and Pilsdon on 1 August 2026, limited to 70 entrants. Awards for category winners and medals for all finishers, minimum age 12.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A scenic evening cross-country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and an approximate 6K fun run, limited to 250 entries, cupless with water stations, chip timing and proceeds supporting local community projects.

An off road coastal 10 km across beach, dunes and Towans paths on 6 August 2026, with a separate 1 mile beach fun run for under 16s. Chip timed event with a water stop and medals for all finishers.

Two point-to-point ultra races across the Mendip Way: a 30 miler on the West Mendip Way and a 50 miler covering the full Mendip Way, both finishing at Uphill Sands Beach with multiple aid stations and professional medical cover.

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.

West 100 is a crewed, self-navigation 100 mile team event in Cornwall with three coastal routes, mandatory qualifying criteria and a 36 hour completion limit; organisers provide crew support, food and checkpoint meeting every 5 to 6 miles.

Inflatable 5K in Exeter on 15 August 2026 offers inflatable obstacle laps of 2.5k with options of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. The event includes music zones, finisher medals, on-course hydration and family and group ticket discounts.

Trail running at Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with 5 km and 10 km options, using parkland and woodland trails. The 10 km is two laps of the 5 km circuit and medals are optional to reduce waste.

A Dartmoor fell race with a senior course of about 10 km and 450 m climb plus junior races for ages 6 and up. The route is marshalled for erosion control and race HQ is at the rugby club with nearby parking.

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.