Trail Running calendar near Newton Abbot 2026-2027

Self-navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland on 14 Feb 2027. Marathon (two loops), Half and 10k follow looped routes; mandatory kit is required and entries are capped at 500.

A supported winter traverse across Dartmoor on 20 February 2027 with 50 km and 30 km options. Guides, GPX and GPS trackers are provided and coach transport options are available.

A night trail event near South Brent offering 9 mile and 5 mile routes across trail and Dartmoor moorland, with a marked course, on-course beacons called the King and Queen of the Night, catering, live music and a shared sauna.

Trail races on Dartmoor centred on Widecombe in the Moor, with a half marathon, an eight mile 7EVEN and an ultra that uses much of the original route. Courses include double ascents of the Hameldown Ridge and varied moorland terrain.

A winter ultra around Bristol along the Community Forest Path, offered as a 45-mile full loop or 30-mile partial loop run anti-clockwise. The event is self-navigated with GPX files, checkpoints, chip timing and mandatory kit requirements.

A winter trail ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path, offered as 45 miles or 30 miles, run anti clockwise with staffed checkpoints, mandatory kit and bespoke finishers' tee and medal.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

Trail races from 21.0 km to 10.5 km along the Swanage seafront and Jurassic Coast, finishing beneath Corfe Castle. A private vintage train returns runners to Swanage and train tickets are available for £9.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse starting at Trenchford Reservoir and finishing near Tavistock, using live GPS tracking and three checkpoints. Solo and pairs entries allowed with a 10 hour cut off.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A multi-distance endurance event across Devon following the Erme-Plym Trail and the Two Moors Way to Lynmouth. Options range from a 112 mile nonstop coast to coast to a marathon on Exmoor, with mandatory tracker hire and staffed checkpoints..

The Medieval Backyard Ultra will take place in Cosmeston Lakes Country Park from Saturday 24 April 2027 to Tuesday 27 April 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

A timed loop event in Tehidy Woods on the north coast of Cornwall where runners complete as many 4 mile laps as possible within chosen durations from 3 to 12 hours. Organised by Bys Vyken Events with defined safety and refund rules.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Liskeard to Truro that forms Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. Entrant numbers are limited, mandatory kit and tracking are required, and cut‑offs are based on a 4 mph minimum.