Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

Butcombe Trail Ultra takes runners across the Mendip Hills AONB from Churchill with 50 mile and 50 km self navigation options. Rugged off road trails, pub stops and UTMB qualification make for a rewarding challenge.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe, crossing wild Bodmin Moor in the 37 mile Smugglers Way. Enjoy live GPS tracking, finisher medals and free race photos while supporting the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Boconnoc 5 Mile at Boconnoc Estate on 6 May 2026 offers a scenic mixed route through woodland trails, unmade paths and some road. Part of the Cornwall multi terrain series, this friendly country race has parking and race HQ in the estate.

Something Wild Festival is a multi day trail running and outdoor weekend in Hope Cove, Devon, with coastal routes, races from 5K to ultra, sea swims and kids events. Evenings bring live music, communal meals and inspiring talks.

Enjoy the Sid Valley Ring Half or new Third Marathon near Sidmouth on 9 May 2026, a scenic yet testing coastal route with hills, mud and sweeping Lyme Bay views. All finishers receive a solid oak coaster and the course welcomes runners and..

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Tackle rugged Exmoor trails at Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 with coastal views, steep climbs and wooded combes. Multiple distances from 10K to Ultra suit all levels and finishers earn leaderboard points.

Run a scenic 20 km coastal trail from Portreath to Perranporth supporting Man Down Cornwall, with a medal for every finisher and free race photography. Timed event with canicross option plus optional shuttle back and race t shirt for a fee.

Challenge the Welsh Three Peaks: Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across about 17 miles of rugged mountain scenery. Join guided events with transport and support or attempt a self organised challenge on public dates in 2026 and 2027.

Tackle scenic but tough trails at the Hardy Half in Dorchester, offering 5 mile and 13.1 mile options with around 1,400 ft of climbs on the half marathon. Enjoy route entertainment, an event village and support for local good causes.

Race The Tide in South Devon offers three scenic trail distances from a woodland run to a 29 mile coastal marathon, including a beach and the Burgh Island causeway. Fully marked routes, aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal.

True Grit Trail Marathon is a rugged 26.2 mile trail through quarry, hills and forestry including the Hill of Doom and Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 runners, the marked course has feed stations and a finisher medal for a gritty challenge.

Scenic off road races at Roadford Lake in Devon from 1K kids runs to a half marathon with canicross options. Family friendly, chip timed with medals or charity alternatives and finish line snacks and beer.

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Tackle rugged coastal trails and pebble beaches at the Beer Blazer in Seaton, with 10 mile, 6 mile and a 1 mile fun run options. Expect dramatic cliff top views, steep climbs, a beach section and a post race BBQ for all.