Trail Running calendar near Newton Abbot 2026-2027

A coastal trail event near Swanage on 20 September 2026 offering a full marathon and a 16 mile race. The licensed event requires specific safety kit and supports local charities while showcasing the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills.

A traditional trail race on Exmoor around Doone Valley offering a 16 km / 10 mile course with multiple hills and livestock. Organised by Ilfracombe Running Club, entries open 1 May 2026 with a 250 runner limit.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter on 20 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats built from ten 400 m or ten 800 m repeats. Entries are for adults only and fees vary by category and team size.

An approximately 8ish mile multi-terrain race around Maer Down and Crooklets, featuring coastal paths, hills and mud. Pirate fancy dress is encouraged and a portion of funds supports the Bude Surf Life Saving Club.

The Black Hill Run will take place in Bere Regis on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A supported 100 mile self-navigation challenge in Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, covering both north and south coasts with 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations, timed via a mobile app.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

A trail event on 26 September 2026 at Bagwell Farm Touring Park offering 10k, half and full marathons plus a marathon relay and canicross. Routes run mostly off road along The Fleet Lagoon and the event raises funds for local charities.

MacTuffX Swansea on 26 September 2026 features solo, doubles and team relay formats over ten 400 m or ten 800 m legs, with entry restricted to participants aged 18 and over and fees varying by category.

RTT Margam Trail at Margam Country Park offers 5 km and 10 km trail routes on woodland paths with views of Margam Castle. The event includes chip timing, water stations, marshalled routes and parking included with entry.

A coastal 10 km race from Portishead Open Air Pool with mixed terrain and sea views past Black Nore Lighthouse. The undulating route features a midway water station, chip timing and a finisher medal, with entries limited to 350.

A continuous 100 mile race around Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way, featuring roughly 4000 m of ascent, six indoor checkpoints with hot food, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit in variable late autumn conditions.

A long-distance trail race on Dartmoor of around 50 miles following the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton. The route crosses open moorland, exceeds 2000 m of ascent and has a 15 hour time limit.

A *50 km* point-to-point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, featuring forest trails, coastal paths and a fully signed flat course. The race includes four feed stations, a GPS route file, medical cover and a 9...

A six hour timed event on a 4.4 km loop in the Lower Otter valley. Solo and pairs options, aid station every loop, with cafe and showers at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club.

An endurance event in St. Eval where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop until one person remains, with camping on site and an essential kit list. The event is currently full and operating a waiting list.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

A measured 1 mile fun run within the grounds of Stover School in Newton Abbot on 4 October 2026, with low entry fees, medals for all finishers and age category prizes for youth runners.

Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills at Kilve Court, Somerset on 04/10/2026. The route includes technical trails, climbs, moorland and stream crossings; two feed stations, marshals and UTMB index status are provided.