Trail Running calendar near Newton Abbot 2026-2027

A roughly 12.5 ish mile winter road and trail event near Warminster that often features hilly and wintry conditions. The race supports the Royal British Legion and offers finisher medals, veteran prizes and on-course water and first aid.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An eight hour timed road event at Capel Lane, Exmouth on Friday 1 January 2027 with flexible start under a Turn Up Get Going format. Each lap is 5.3 km on a tarmac out and back along an old disused train line.

Trail races from 10K to Ultra start on Polzeath beach and follow miles of unspoilt north Cornwall coast across trail, sand, rock and grass. The event features significant ascent, electronic timing and is part of the season leaderboard.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Coastal trail races from Start Point in Beesands offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on severe grass and rock terrain. The event sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and counts toward the season leaderboar..

Midwinter trail races in Chagford, Dartmoor, offering Marathon and Half Marathon routes that pass stone circles and pagan sites and include substantial ascent. Minimum age 17; entry fees differ for UKA members and non-members.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, offering a two lap 13.1 mile race and a five mile option with finisher medals and support for local charity fundraising.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

A winter mountain trail event from Brecon to Cardiff featuring a 47.5 mile ultra over 11 summits and a 26.2 mile marathon from Merthyr, both on unmarked routes with GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw near Cardiff, following the Taff Trail through upland reservoirs and former railway and canal corridors. Five manned checkpoints and a midway drop bag at Merthyr are provide..

A fully supported winter traverse across Dartmoor offering a 50 km route and a 30 km option, mainly off road through remote moorland with on course guides, GPX support and included GPS tracker hire.

Winter Trails 10k returns to Dartington Estate on 21 February 2027. The 10 km trail follows riverside and woodland paths with likely mud and some hills, a two hour cut-off, medals and prizes, parking nearby and a cafe on site.

A night trail event from South Brent Old School Community Centre offering marked 9 mile and 5 mile courses across moorland and paths. The event includes food, live music, a shared sauna and a King and Queen of the Night beacon with a prize.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.