Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic trail running and canicross around Wimbleball Lake on August 28, 2026, with 5K and 10K routes for runners and dog teams. Camping, parking and toilets on site make it a relaxed lakeside race day with medals for all finishers.

Enjoy an early evening trail run through the private Newnham Park estate in Plympton with 8 mile and 4 mile options. Canicross runners welcome and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West for a scenic charitable outing.

Run along a scenic disused train line in Bridestowe, Devon on 29 August 2026 with laps of 5.3 km on mixed off road and paved undulating terrain. Choose a 5 or 7 hour timed option and complete up to 14 laps to earn a finishers medal.

Test your limits at the Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra on 29 to 30 August 2026, where runners tackle 4.167 miles every hour until only one remains. Join a supportive, camping friendly event raising funds for Bowel Cancer West.

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Take on the Steam Challenge in Bridestowe on 30 August 2026 for a scenic out and back on an old rail line, run or walk 5.3 km laps and complete as many as you can within the event time limits. Places are limited to 70 entrants and medals aw..

Run the Choo Choo Challenge on a scenic out and back along a disused railway near Bridestowe with mixed off road and paved sections. Tackle 1 to 14 laps in a field limited to 70 and finish to claim a medal.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Dartmoor In A Day on 5 September 2026 is a supported cross country challenge across wild moorland with sweeping views to the sea. Choose 50 km or 30 km routes open to runners and walkers with checkpoints and navigation support.

Take on southern Dartmoor in this 10.5 mile trail challenge with over 550 metres of ascent and a dramatic volcano climb. Limited to 250 runners, the route features river crossings, bogs and sweeping moorland views.

Take on The Woods at Tehidy Woods on 12 September 2026, choosing a 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour challenge on a marked 4 mile loop. Rugged hilly woodland, great atmosphere and lap racing fun.

The Relentless is a looped ultra near Bridgend on 18 September 2026 with 50 mile and 100 mile options over repeated 10 mile laps and big climbing. Limited to 25 runners per distance, the race features a well stocked hub for aid and crew.

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run the Dartmoor Way on 2 3 October 2026 with the Full Circle 100 or Granite 50, two rugged trail races across moorland, woods and green lanes. Big climbs, indoor checkpoints and a true off road challenge for experienced runners.

Tackle Dartmoor with the Full Circle 100 or the rugged Granite 51 mile eastern loop across Dartmoor National Park. Expect waymarked moorland, woodland and riverside trails, strong on support with GPS tracking and finishers medals.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Take on the South Hams Ultra on 10 and 11 October 2026, a stunning multi distance trail around South Hams with 100 miles, 44 miles or marathon options. Expect coastal views, estuaries, a ferry crossing and tough, rewarding terrain.

Join Running Events Devon's Spooky Challenge Day 1 in Bridestowe on 31 October for a timed out and back lap on a scenic disused train line. Tackle 5.3 km laps at your pace and collect a medal for completing 1 to 14 laps within time limits.

Run a rugged coastal marathon or ultra along Cornwall's dramatic cliffs studded with lighthouses, from Pendeen to Godrevy with an ultra starting at Land's End. Expect sandy, rocky trails, big climbs and atmospheric November weather.

Explore the dramatic South West Coast Path across Exmoor with a range of coast races from a challenging 110 mile test to shorter 38 to 110 km options, all self navigated with GPS support. Expect rugged cliffs, estuaries and long coastal woo..