Trail Running calendar near Meldon 2026-2027

A scenic off-road 10 km and a short fun run take place in Tipton St John on 11 July 2026, following the River Otter and local footpaths. Camping is available on the village playing field and entries are via SiEntries.

Join the Butterfly Run at Parc Taf Bargoed with rock up and run starts across distances from 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac course with a short riverside trail. Staggered starts, aid stations and an optional supersized spinning medal awai..

A new completely off road 15 mile run and walk between Rackenford and Chulmleigh in North Devon. The marked route crosses fields, valleys and river crossings and includes feed stations, first aid, transport and a wooden medal.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, with a 12K and a 40K route plus family races. Courses cover dunes, hills, valleys, a river crossing and sections of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three point-to-point coastal ultramarathons on the Wales Coast Path finishing at Cardiff Bay, offering 100, 50 and 30 mile routes across beaches, dunes, forest and parkland with marked trails and GPS support.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

Coastal running in Cornwall offering a 10.5 km route and a half marathon between Harlyn Beach and Padstow. The event supports Padstow Rowing Club and includes medals, personalised bibs and free race photography.

A traditional off-road fell race on 19 July 2026 at Selworthy Beacon, about 4 miles with 1000 ft ascent and self-navigation required; entry is £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members.

A 100-mile inaugural team relay around South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for category awards while event profits support two local charities.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Central Park, Plymouth featuring mixed surfaces, climb-crawl-slide challenges and staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older; a minimum fundraising target and an event medal are included.

A 7-mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, with a hilly village lap and countryside sections. Organised by the village fete committee, the event supports local charities and forms part of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Race Series.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners choose distance from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers from 3 km receive a themed medal and longer distances earn pins.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

An evening multi-terrain 5.75 mile run based at the Millpool Centre in West Looe, routed through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods. Mementos for finishers, prizes for overall and local winners, and proceeds support Looe Lions local charities.

Two trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across moorland summits and a 15.5 mile Great Escape from Princetown. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and include finisher medals.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A new 2026 coastal trail event starting at Freshwater East and finishing in Saundersfoot, offering *25k* and *14k* routes along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with GPX course files and listed entry fees.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.