Trail Running calendar near Meldon 2025-2026

Run a rugged 22 mile trail from Exmouth to Seaton along the South West Coast Path with 4,000 feet of ascent and a beach finish in Seaton. Join Sidmouth Running Club on 12 April 2026 for a coastal challenge with relay options.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Run Like Hell is a coastal trail along Cornwall's dramatic north cliffs, a scenic 13 km out and back over varied terrain starting from The Hells Mouth Coffee House. Enjoy sea views, testing footing and friendly local vibes.

Take on the Devon Coast to Coast on 18 and 19 April 2026, a 112 mile nonstop ultra across Dartmoor and Exmoor along the Two Moors Way. Expect rugged moorland, stocked checkpoints and live GPS tracking for safety.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Tackle a challenging 50 km ultra or scenic half marathon along the South West Coast Path, with mostly trails, sweeping sea views and a finish at The Ness in Shaldon. Expect big climbs, coastal panoramas and a rewarding finisher medal.

Butcombe Trail Ultra takes runners across the Mendip Hills AONB from Churchill with 50 mile and 50 km self navigation options. Rugged off road trails, pub stops and UTMB qualification make for a rewarding challenge.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe, crossing wild Bodmin Moor in the 37 mile Smugglers Way. Enjoy live GPS tracking, finisher medals and free race photos while supporting the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.

Run the scenic 40 mile Mon & Brec Canal race from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026. Enjoy towpath views, three fully supported checkpoints and a friendly community vibe with a 15 hour time limit and commemorative finish memento.

Run at Dare Valley Country Park in Wales in a relaxed 7 hour Time Challenge where you can choose any distance from 3 km up to ultra. Scenic park loops, medals for all finishers and an on site cafe with snacks.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Boconnoc 5 Mile at Boconnoc Estate on 6 May 2026 offers a scenic mixed route through woodland trails, unmade paths and some road. Part of the Cornwall multi terrain series, this friendly country race has parking and race HQ in the estate.

Enjoy the Sid Valley Ring Half or new Third Marathon near Sidmouth on 9 May 2026, a scenic yet testing coastal route with hills, mud and sweeping Lyme Bay views. All finishers receive a solid oak coaster and the course welcomes runners and..

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Tackle rugged Exmoor trails at Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 with coastal views, steep climbs and wooded combes. Multiple distances from 10K to Ultra suit all levels and finishers earn leaderboard points.

Run a scenic 20 km coastal trail from Portreath to Perranporth supporting Man Down Cornwall, with a medal for every finisher and free race photography. Timed event with canicross option plus optional shuttle back and race t shirt for a fee.