Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile ultra on September 5, 2026 exploring ridge top trails around the Rhymney Valley with big climbs and mostly off road terrain. Well stocked checkpoints and post race care await finishers.

Dartmoor in a Day on 5 Sep 2026 is a supported cross country challenge across wild moorland with 50 km and 30 km options. Start in Okehampton and finish in Ivybridge, with GPS tracker hire, a finisher memento and food at the finish.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Take on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a 10.5 mile trail challenge across rugged moorland and the Red Lake Volcano with 550 m of ascent. Expect rocky, boggy terrain, river crossings and stunning high ground for a wild Dartmoor experience.

Join Barney to Beach on 13 Sept 2026 for a scenic 8 mile run from Barnstaple to Crow Point along the Tarka Trail, with a 1 mile kids fun run. Finish festival with live music, medals and family fun supporting Families in Grief.

Take on The Relentless on 18 September 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway. Tackle a tough 10 mile loop for 50 mile or 100 mile finishes with big elevation, full aid and crew access, and bespoke finisher prizes.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Choose 23, 34 or 50 mile routes that trace beaches, bays and cliffs around the Gower peninsula in this stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy checkpoints, GPS tracking, finisher's medal and post race food.

Enjoy scenic off road runs or walks around Fleet Lagoon in Dorset, with 10k, half marathon, marathon, a new four person marathon relay and a canicross category. Trails are waymarked and the event raises funds for local charities.

Run through scenic Margam Country Park with castle views in this chip timed trail event offering 5K and 10K options. Fully marked courses, water stations, finisher medal and award ceremony make it perfect for racers and fun runners alike.

Take on Dartmoor's moorland on 2 to 3 October 2026 with a 100 mile Full Circle or a 51 mile Granite race. Rugged trails, night sections and staffed checkpoints with hot food guide you to a finish in Okehampton.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

Two supported Dartmoor trail ultras in October 2026: Full Circle 100 is about 100 miles around the moor; Granite 50 covers the eastern 50 miles. Expect moorland, woodland and riverside trails, checkpoints and solid on course support.

Take on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in Budleigh Salterton, completing as many scenic 4.4 km loops as you can around the Lower Otter valley. Open to runners and walkers with solo or pairs entries and on site aid, cafe and showers.

Run the scenic East Devon 8 Trigs with half, marathon or 53 km ultra options across coastal cliffs and Woodbury Common, navigating to trigpoints along the way. Event base at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club offers parking, a cafe, bar and ho..

Sibelco Templer Ten on 4 Oct 2026 at Stover School is a scenic 10 mile multi terrain run about 90 percent off road through Stover Country Park. Entries are capped at 325 and often sell out, with medals for all finishers.

Run a scenic and rugged half marathon through the Quantock Hills, featuring rolling climbs, forest trails and open moorland. Enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festival vibe with camping, pizza and nearby pubs.