Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2025-2026

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one..

Join the East Devon Round, a friendly trail running festival over the first May bank holiday at Offwell. Choose from challenging ultra routes or shorter trail runs, enjoy camping, communal meals, live tracking and a relaxed mini event for a..

Boconnoc 5 Mile (2026) The Boconnoc 5 Mile is organised by East Cornwall Harriers and scheduled for 6 May 2026. The event takes place at Boconnoc Estate and is set for a Wednesday evening. The race distance is 5 mile. Race headquarters will..

Take on the Westcountry Ultra Flat, a 50 mile point to point ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 from Taunton to Minehead. Enjoy a pancake flat first half followed by scenic coastal climbs, rocky beaches and unforgettable views to the finish.

Join the Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50, a scenic yet testing 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Minehead on 9 May 2026. Coastal views, woodland and moorland, six aid stations and a finisher medal make this a memorable challenge.

Take on the Westcountry Ultra 100 mile point to point across Somerset coastline and countryside, with coastal paths, limestone cliffs and a dark skies reserve. With a 32 hour cut off and 13 aid stations, this scenic but demanding ultramarat..

Run the Sid Valley Ring Half or Third Marathon on 9 May 2026 and soak up coastal, woodland and country lane scenery. Choose 22 km or 13.5 km, expect hills and mud, and help maintain the trail with your entry.

Take on the Man Up & Down 20k coast trail along scenic North Cornwall cliffs, supporting Man Down Cornwall. Enjoy a timed run, great views and a finisher medal.

Take on Endurancelife Exmoor on 9 May for sweeping moorland, cliffs and wooded combes with routes from 10K to an Ultra, featuring stiff climbs and stunning coastal views. Fully marked courses, electronic timing and a finishers medal make it..

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Take on the True Grit Trail Half Marathon on 16 May 2026 for a gritty 13.1 mile test across quarry sections, forestry trails and the scenic Bedford Park. With 50 places available this muddy, wild route rewards finishers with a bespoke medal..

Take on scenic off road trails around Roadford Lake with half marathon, 10K, 5K plus canicross and short kids races. Family and dog friendly event with medals, finish snacks and post race beers.

Explore coastal and woodland trails at the private Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon, including estuary shoreline and a beach crossing to Burgh Island. Choose 8.5 mile, 15 mile or almost 29 mile routes and earn a bespoke medal.

Take on the Rocky at 50 Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers earn themed medals and enjoy tasty aid station treats.

Dartmoor Prison Break is a timed escape challenge from HMP Dartmoor where participants pick their own route to travel the furthest across the moor in 6, 12 or 24 hours. GPS tracked by Dartmoor Search and Rescue, all finishers get a medal.

Take on a coastal 44 mile ultra from Lizard Point to Land's End, tackling rugged coastal trails, steep climbs and dramatic sea views. Enter solo or in teams of two or four on 6 June 2026 for an unforgettable seaside challenge.

Experience wild clifftop trails along the North Devon and Cornish coast at TSUNAMI Ocean Trails on Saturday 6 June 2026. Choose from a scenic 37 mile ultra, marathon or 16 mile route and finish on the lawns of Castle Bude with a bespoke fin..

Tackle 40 miles of the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, passing golden beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle. No time limits and strong support let you relax and earn a Pegasus medal.

Join the Pheasant Challenge in Bridestowe, a seven hour timed event on mixed off road and paved surfaces along a scenic disused train line. Walk or run as many 5.3 km laps as you can and earn a finisher medal.