Trail Running calendar near Newton Abbot 2025-2026

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.

St Piran's Revenge 10K in Perranporth offers a wild coastal trail across dunes, coastal path and moorland with over 1000 feet of climbing. Handcrafted medals and sustainable trophies await finishers in this tough Cornwall race.

Run on Weymouth Beach for The Will Mackaness Trust and help fund youth projects in Weymouth and Portland. Run a festive 5 km in a Santa suit or join the 2 km Chase the Elf for under 14s for a joyful family charity morning.

Enjoy a relaxed off road run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options. Free to enter with registration required, this friendly community event invites casual pace runners and supporters.

Tackle a scenic, hilly winter 12.5 mile run near Warminster on 29 December and support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect brisk, changeable weather, bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Off road half and third marathons from Budleigh Salterton visit Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and the Jurassic Coast. Muddy, hilly trails, aid stations and an oak coaster for finishers add charm and challenge, with 16th century fancy dres..

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

Run the North Cornwall coast from Polzeath beach past dramatic cliffs, sandy bays and fishing villages for a scenic but demanding trail. Choose 10K to ultra distances with big climbs, chip timing and leaderboard points.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Run a magical winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park with single loop 5K and 10K plus kids races. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, free photos and prizes; bring a head torch.

Run under the stars in the Dark Skies Series, a night trail across Somerset with 5 km and 10 km options at Mendip, Brean Down and Longrun Meadow. Enter a single race or the full series and opt for a bespoke wooden finisher's medal.

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it..

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

Take on the CF64 Winter Race at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, a scenic 6.4 mile trail through woodland, meadows and marshland on 18 Jan 2026. Enjoy an undulating off road route, marshals, free photos and a friendly trail atmosphere.

The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB will take place in Coverack from Friday 23 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 101 miles.

Endurancelife South Devon in Beesands offers stunning coastal trails and steep inland climbs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pick 10K, Half, Marathon or Ultra on a marked coastal course with timing and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on Dartmoor, a well over 14 miles winter trail that visits ancient stone circles and pagan sites. With almost 700 m of ascent, expect rugged, atmospheric terrain and a rewarding midwinter challenge.