Trail Running calendar near Meldon 2025-2026

Explore Exmoor with a weekend of running and walking at the Pinkery Centre in June 2026, from family strolls to 30 mile challenges. Enjoy social evenings, guest speakers and films while taking in stunning National Park trails.

Take on the Burrator Horseshoe, a scenic 10 km fell race across Dartmoor with about 315 m of climb at Meavy Village Green. Rugged terrain, junior races and club prizes make it ideal for competitive and social runners.

Enjoy a flat, traffic free riverside run along the River Exe with Exeter City Community Trust on the evening of 26 June 2026. Choose 10K, 5 or 10 miles and use this scenic, fast course to tune up for an autumn marathon.

Experience the Boscastle Scramble, a self navigated trail marathon along the dramatic North Cornwall coast from Rock to Boscastle. Live GPS tracking, free race photos and a finishers medal make for an unforgettable day.

Run around rugged Lundy Island on 28 June 2026: a 13.5 mile off road course along coastal trails and clifftops, with a Raceboat option to travel there. Finishers earn a Lundy Puffin medal and a memorable island day out.

Run the traffic free Tarka Trail on Sunday 28 June 2026 and soak up estuary and woodland views along a flat tarmac route with vintage railway features. Distances from 1 km family Colourburst to a 50 km ultra mean there is something for ever..

Enjoy a summer sunset run along the stunning Perranporth and Crantock coast with a choice of a half marathon or long 10. Timed via app, the event supports Cornwall Air Ambulance, awards medals to finishers, and offers free race photos.

Enjoy the Otter Rail and River Run: a scenic off road 10 km through Otter Valley along the river, woods and old railway, plus a fun 1 mile run for all ages. Community event with finishers prizes and Otter Brewery beer.

Explore the wild Gower Peninsula from Penrice Castle basecamp with weekend camping and routes from 10 km up to a 100 km figure of 8 ultra. Fully supported with food, medical cover and a finisher T shirt and medal.

Run scenic coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Estate, over sand dunes including the famous Big Dipper and along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Choose from 12K, 40K or family Bunny races for a sandy seaside challenge for all abilities.

Run the Dragon Coastal Races along the stunning Wales Coast Path, with 100, 50 or 30 mile options finishing at the Captain Scott Memorial in Cardiff Bay. Enjoy sweeping coastal cliffs, dunes, beaches and forest trails across 18 and 19 July..

Join Gecko Gathering at Harlyn Beach on 19 July 2026 for scenic coastal routes between Harlyn and Padstow, with 10.5 km and half marathon options. Enjoy personalised bibs, medals, free photos and support Padstow Rowing Club.

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

Enjoy the Tywardreath Trotter, a friendly village evening run in Cornwall each July with a scenic 7 mile multi terrain race and a 1 mile fun run for all ages. Start and finish at the New Inn amid countryside views and a brilliant community..

Run along the South West Coast Path and Exmoor from a Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle with scenic 50 km, 25 km or 10 km loops and big climbs. Enjoy covered aid stops, camping, shuttles and a finisher T shirt, medal and race fizz.

Run your own race at Ooops I Ran It Again Wales, a 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 25 July 2026. Pick any distance from a 3 km minimum to ultra and enjoy drinks stations, a cafe and a themed medal.

Choose the full Dartmoor Crossing 33.5 miles or the Great Escape 15.5 miles to finish at Ivybridge. Scenic, challenging moorland routes with aid stations and bespoke finisher medals.

Join the Totnes 10K on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart, starting and finishing in Borough Park. Expect a fun 1 mile family run, bespoke medals and a lively village atmosphere.

Tackle the Mendip Marauder on 8 August 2026, a rugged trail challenge offering 30 mile and 50 mile routes across woodlands, hilltops and classic Mendip landmarks. Both distances finish on Uphill Sands Beach in Weston Super Mare for a glorio..

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.