Trail Running calendar near Mothecombe 2025-2026

The Wild & Mild Night Run is a challenging trail race held in South Brent, UK, featuring 9-mile and 5-mile distances across trail and open moorland. The course begins with a mainly uphill stretch along the river to Shipley Bridge, followed by a tarmac section before entering Dartmoor. Runners naviga..

The Dalwood 3 Hills is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon. Scheduled for February 15, 2026, it offers three distances: a challenging 10-mile course featuring hills, mud, and river crossings; a 5km "Dalwood Dash" with similar terrain; and a new 3km "Dalwood D..

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distances: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km option. Participants run or walk from south to north across some of the most remote and wild parts of the moors, including landmarks like Red Lake, th..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three challenging races: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. The courses traverse rugged Dartmoor terrain with grassy, rocky, and occasionally mu..

The Weymouth Bay 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Weymouth, Dorset, starting at Bowleaze Green near the Riviera Hotel. The course is an accurately measured out-and-back route featuring two laps, extending towards Pleasure Pier and returning via Overcombe. The mostly flat road terrain (88%) of..

Cousin Jack is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, featuring two race options: the Classic Jack, an 18-mile point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, and the Ultra Jack, a demanding 35-mile out-and-back course from St Ives to Cape Cornwall and back. The Classic route showcases the..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring approximately 4,000 feet of ascent. Organized by Sidmouth Running Club, this event offers both a full solo or relay race (teams of 2-4 runners) and a shorter, tou..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race held at Perranporth Airfield near St Agnes, Cornwall. The event features a challenging 15-mile course consisting of two laps designed to achieve a total of 1000 meters of ascent and descent across scenic inland hills and coastal paths. As the fir..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging 112-mile non-stop race across Devon, England, following the scenic Two Moors Way from Wembury in the south to Lynmouth on the north coast. The route crosses two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, with a 38-hour time limit. The event also off..

Run Like Hell is a 13km (8.2 miles) coastal trail race held along the rugged North cliffs of Cornwall, starting at The Hells Mouth Coffee House. The well-maintained footpath offers a fast yet challenging multi-terrain course, described as not fast enough to escape the devil. This out-and-back event..

The Smugglers Way will take place in Boscastle on Saturday 25 April 2026. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events.

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra route starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over multi-terrain trails, including scenic coastal p..

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course offers diverse terrain including..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a scenic running event hosted by East Cornwall Harriers at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall. Scheduled for May 6, 2026, this race features a 5-mile course that combines unmade paths, woodland trails, and some road sections, offering runners a varied and picturesque rou..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportunities to..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..