Trail Running calendar near Meldon 2026-2027

Test your resilience in this 12 hour endurance challenge through the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park. Run or walk as many 12 km laps as possible to support North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

A multi-terrain 10k starting and finishing at Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, with about 75% off-road running and a scenic section on the private Widworthy Estate. The event includes marshals, water stations, limited parking and prizes a..

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap distances and themed finisher medals featuring familiar characters. The event includes aid stations, goody bags with vegan options, free parking and distance achi..

A technical off-road 10 km through woodlands, meadows and river crossings on the Forde Abbey Estate, plus a free Junior 1500 m for primary-age children. Medals for all and prizes for winners; some participant restrictions apply.

The Exeter 10k River Run is a summer evening 10 km race along the River Exe on 26 June 2026. The traffic free flat route is open to runners over 15 and supports local sports participation and wellbeing.

A 26.2 mile self-navigation coast path event on 27 June 2026 from Rock to Boscastle, passing Polzeath, Port Isaac and Tintagel, with three manned checkpoints, live GPS tracking, medals for finishers and a nine hour cut off.

An inflatable obstacle event at Heath Park, Cardiff on 27 June 2026 offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, inflatable obstacles, music zones, on site refreshments and a finisher medal.

Hourglass on 27th June 2026 is a last person standing running event near the Royal Cornwall Events Centre. Runners repeat 2 mile laps while the allowed time per lap reduces by one minute until they are eliminated.

A 24/12/6 hour timed run on a five mile loop around Widemouth Bay with a nature trail to the Wier and a return along Bude canal. Camping beside the Bay View Inn is included and proceeds support Talan’s Trust.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026, visiting all four corners of the island and running coastal and clifftop trails. Raceboat entries include a chartered ferry aboard MS Oldenburg while non-raceboat entrants arr..

Races along the traffic free Tarka Trail in Devon, from Colourburst fun runs to a 50 km ultra, on certified tarmac courses through estuaries, woodlands and two tunnels, with family friendly extras at Woolmer's Farm.

A charity running event in Woolacombe on 28 June 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed coastal and rugged terrain. The race includes an event village, finisher medal, official tech tee and supports North Devon Hospice.

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

A roughly 5 mile trail race at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run on forest tracks, paths and fire roads. The event includes water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's charity.

A 10k trail race in Ansty, Dorchester on 4 July 2026 organised by Tri-Counties Trail Running, with a listed entry fee of £28.50; the Fox Inn, Ansty is named as the local venue.

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

A timed trail festival at Newnham Park near Plymouth with 12, 24 and 36 hour endurance events on a marked 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, on-site camping, checkpoints and duration-based medals.

Start Fitness Exeter 10K 2026 returns to Exeter with a new flat road course across two weekend evenings. Friday focuses on competitive racing and Saturday offers paced groups, finisher medal and professional chip timing.

Evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 offering a 13.1 Miles half marathon and a 10.5 km long 10k. The event supports Cornwall Air Ambulance and includes GPS tracking, medals and free race photography.