Trail Running calendar near Newton Abbot 2025-2026

Explore the Cornish coast on a guided training weekend from Holifield Hostel with three scenic runs, including a night run. Ideal for Arc of Attrition prep or anyone seeking coastal trail training, with accommodation and meals included.

The Cardinham Twilight 5 & 10 Mile will take place in Cardinham on Saturday 22 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Enjoy a scenic, flat coastal run at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN, choose 10 mile or 10 km along Hengistbury Head and Boscombe Pier. Chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments make it a perfect seaside challenge for all abilitie..

Join the Dark Dart Dash for a fun night trail at Dartington Hall with 1K to 10K races, kids events and canicross options. Enjoy post race food and drinks at the Green Table Cafe while supporting a new playground.

Take on the Combe Crawler, a 13.6 km multi terrain cross country around Ilfracombe's coastal paths, woodland tracks and hills. The tenth running on 23 November 2025 is fully marshaled and raises funds for South West Blood Bikes and North De..

Budleigh Blister, hosted by Exmouth Harriers, takes place near Budleigh Salterton with the event anchored at The Holt, E Budleigh Rd. The weekend offers an approx 10-mile off-road course featuring stunning coastal and countryside scenery, p..

Night on the Edge is an exciting night running event featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race along the stunning Cornish SW Coast Path. The course starts at Cremyll, traverses through Cawsand, and reaches Rame Head Chapel for the Half Ma..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Explore Afan Forest on hand picked trails with 5K and 10K options at the RTT Afan Forest run. Fully marked and marshalled courses, chip timing and a finisher medal make this a rewarding, well organised trail day for all abilities.

Light up the trails at Haldon Forest in this Halloween twilight headtorch run through spooky woodland routes. Fancy dress is encouraged, zombies patrol the course and distances from 2.5 to 10 km include a canicross option.

Race The Light is a scenic trail run at Mothecombe on the River Erme estuary, offering classic and half marathon routes with estuary crossings and coastal path views. A head torch is required and every finisher earns a bespoke medal.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.

The Siblyback Santa Scamper will take place in Liskeard from Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 7 December 2025. You can run 9 kilometers.

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

Navigate the sand dune maze of Braunton Burrows South at a scenic orienteering event on Sunday 7 December, part of the South West Orienteering League. Multiple courses for all abilities promise coastal views across the Taw estuary and Saunt..

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.

The Fairytale Of Newquay will take place in Newquay on Saturday 13 December 2025. You can run between 8 and 30 miles.

Join the WRNL Wimborne Christmas Run on Monday 15 December for a festive 60 minute score orienteering challenge around Leigh Park. Find 26 controls worth 500 points, then warm up with mince pies and hot drinks afterwards.

Run the spooky A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon in Bridgend on 20 December 2025, a festive mixed terrain course with hills, mud and scenic road views. Limited to 50 runners, with an eight mile option, mulled wine and a prize for..