Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

A series of self navigated ultra and trail races along the North Devon and Exmoor coast on the South West Coast Path, offering 110 mile, 114 km, 65 km, 58 km and 38 km options with GPS tracking.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car parking.

A family friendly timed trail run on 14 November 2026 in Padstow along the Camel Trail in support of the National Lobster Hatchery. Distances range from 2.5 km to 10 miles with Canicross options.

A winter 2026/27 night trail series across Somerset with four events and both 5km and 10km route options. Runners can enter individual events or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal for each race.

A 10 mile multi terrain fell race around Castle Drogo under FRA rules, with about 1760 ft climb, cupless water stations at Fingle Bridge and the finish, wooded and river sections and a half mile climb on the Hunters Path.

A six hour timed event at Dartington Hall with repeat 5 km laps and a canicross option. Mixed terrain, on-site catering and chip timing; proceeds support a new playground.

An evening trail at Dartington Hall with 10K and 5K single-lap courses, 1K and 2K kids races, and canicross. Green Table will host registration and refreshments while the event raises funds for a new childrens playground.

A coastal multi-lap event in Fowey based on an 8 km mixed trail and road lap, offering 8, 16, 24, 32 km options and a four-person relay, timed by ST App Service with finishers' medals and male and female awards.

The Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park is a seven hour Time Challenge on well maintained park paths, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive themed medals, distance pins and a goody bag with vegan options.

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

An 8 hour timed road event on 28 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac former railway line, capped at 75 entrants and offering a mixed selection of finisher medals.

Trail race at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary offering an 8.5 mile classic and a half marathon. The classic includes two estuary crossings and a mandatory head torch, with the course fully marked and marshalled.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

An eight hour timed road event on 29 November 2026 near Exmouth with a measured tarmac out and back loop of 5.3k along an old disused train line. Flexible start via the TUGG system and medals are available for finishers.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

Fordh Sen Mighal is an 11-mile trail race from Lelant to Marazion on the Cornish coast. The point-to-point route follows a scenic European cultural path. Parking is at the finish, with a bus service available near the start.

A Christmas themed Santa run at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 with canicross options, three distances, medals for all and awards for top finishers. Timed results use the ST App Service and free race photography is provided.

A festive *10k* trail race in Cockington Country Park near Torquay with hilly, winding trails and countryside views. Finishers receive a bespoke metal medal and a choice of Christmas cake, mince pie or yule log.