Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.

A fully supported 100 mile route around Cornwall on 26–27 September 2026, starting and finishing in Looe. Competitors have 39 hours, live GPS tracking, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.

A functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises plus running, with Solo, Doubles, and Relay categories and standard and LITE weight divisions.

Guto Nyth Bran is a fell race on 26 September 2026 at Bedwas Community Hall covering 9.6 km with 396 m of climb. The course is partially marked, includes a short walk from parking, and is for entrants over 18.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

A waymarked 100 miles circumnavigation of Dartmoor across varied moorland, woodland and riverside trails with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. A 51 miles Granite 50 option follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.

A three day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End covering up to 78.6 miles with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints, daily transport from event HQ and on course medical support.

A demanding trail race of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and GPS tracking, and specified entry requirements including prior trail marathon experience.

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.

A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.

A multi terrain 10 mile race through Stover Country Park with a separate 1 mile Fun Run for children. The event is limited to 325 runners and offers medals, parking, changing rooms and free race photos.

A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs, stiles and stream crossings. The route has marshals, two feed stations and clear signage, with awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunkhouse option..

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

A circumnavigation event in South Hams, Devon offering 100 mile, 44 mile and marathon routes along the South Hams Way and coastal paths, with multiple checkpoints, GPS trackers and a paid ferry crossing.

An LDWA members only long-distance event of about 50 miles from Crowcombe Village Hall in two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks, with mandatory kit, a live tracker requirement and significant ascent.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap every hour and choose distances from 10k to ultramarathon. The final lap decides the winners and all participants receive wooden medals.