Trail Running calendar near Lydford 2026-2027

MacTuffX Swansea on 26 September 2026 features solo, doubles and team relay formats over ten 400 m or ten 800 m legs, with entry restricted to participants aged 18 and over and fees varying by category.

RTT Margam Trail at Margam Country Park offers 5 km and 10 km trail routes on woodland paths with views of Margam Castle. The event includes chip timing, water stations, marshalled routes and parking included with entry.

A continuous 100 mile race around Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way, featuring roughly 4000 m of ascent, six indoor checkpoints with hot food, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit in variable late autumn conditions.

A long-distance trail race on Dartmoor of around 50 miles following the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton. The route crosses open moorland, exceeds 2000 m of ascent and has a 15 hour time limit.

A three-day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End on 2–4 October 2026, covering up to 78.6 miles across three stages with GPS tracking, checkpoints, transport from HQ and finisher medal and pasty.

A six hour timed event on a 4.4 km loop in the Lower Otter valley. Solo and pairs options, aid station every loop, with cafe and showers at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club.

An endurance event in St. Eval where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop until one person remains, with camping on site and an essential kit list. The event is currently full and operating a waiting list.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A 40 mile coast route on the South West Coast Path from Newquay to St Ives with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints about every 10 miles, on-course supplies and medical cover, and camping at the event HQ.

A measured 1 mile fun run within the grounds of Stover School in Newton Abbot on 4 October 2026, with low entry fees, medals for all finishers and age category prizes for youth runners.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

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 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills at Greatwood, Over Stowey in 2026. The event also offers the Pegasus Challenge four person relay; participants must be 16 or older and entry fees are GBP 44.04 to 49.46.

A circumnavigation ultra in South Hams, Devon offered as 100 miles, 44 miles and marathon routes. The course uses the South Hams Way, includes multiple checkpoints, GPS tracking and a paid ferry crossing.

A weekend LDWA long-distance event of around 50 miles based at Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops via the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks. Entry is for LDWA members 18+ with a recent 30 mile qualification and mandatory kit and tracker..

A 24 hour loop endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap each hour. Multiple distances are offered and organisers provide onsite facilities, participant medals and an overall wooden trophy.

Duchy an Dinas 5 takes place on 11 October 2026 at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel. The event is limited to 150 runners, lists separate affiliated and unaffiliated entry fees, offers medals for all finishers and free parking.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3km up to 50km. The event includes themed medals, finishers' goody bags with a vegan option, aid stations, free parking and basic venue facilities.