Trail Running calendar near Okehampton 2026-2027

Trail races of 8 and 4 miles take place at Newnham Park near Plymouth in the evening, with canicross options available. Entry fees are modest and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

This ultra event offers two classic distances on the Cambrian Way, starting from historic Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny and finishing in Cardiff. The route passes Castle Coch and traverses mountain landscapes and wooded valleys. It's orga..

An 8-hour timed challenge on an old railway line. Start any time you like within the window and see how many 5.3 km laps you can complete by the cutoff. All finishers, even those completing just one lap, receive a medal.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, mostly on trail with about 4,252 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Parc Penalta, with three fully stocked checkpoints and no official time limit.

A supported cross moor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes from Okehampton via Postbridge to Ivybridge, featuring remote terrain, mountain leader support, checkpoint refreshments and a GPX route for navigation.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

This ultra-marathon offers two epic coastal challenges on Cornwall's Saints Way Trail: a 28-mile route or a 56-mile out-and-back. It features GPS tracking, medals for all, and fully stocked feed stations. The event is based in Looe.

A 10.5 mile trail race on Saturday 12 September 2026 across southern Dartmoor, visiting Ryders Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The marked, marshaled route includes river crossings, bogs, a clapper bridge and an aid station at about 6.3 miles..

Eight mile town to tide run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point on 13 September 2026, with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish. Proceeds support Families in Grief.

Storm the Fort is a 10K multi-terrain race through Woodland Woods and quiet roads, finishing at the historic Woodland Fort in Plymouth. All runners get a commemorative medal, and post-race refreshments are available.

The Relentless This event takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway in Bridgend, South Wales. It is a multi-lap ultra marathon organized by Mad Running Junkies. Runners choose between two distances: a 50-mile or a 100-mile race. The rac..

A community run along the Exe Valley Way from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra and a team relay with shorter sections. The event highlights Exe salmon and works with river restoration partners.

A 100-mile, supported self-navigation challenge in Cornwall across 26–27 September 2026, featuring 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven checkpoints, with a 39-hour completion window.

Three long-distance coastal trail races on the Wales Coast Path around the Gower peninsula, with 50, 34 and 23 mile options. The event uses GPS tracking and checkpoints, and requires self-navigation and compulsory kit.

Trail runs and walks of 10k, half and full marathon distances take place around The Fleet Lagoon from Bagwell Farm Touring Park. Routes are mainly off road and follow national trails, with proceeds going to small local charities.

Take on the trails of Margam Country Park. This event offers both a 5K and a 10K route on scenic paths, with car parking and a finisher's medal included for all participants.

A waymarked 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor along the Dartmoor Way. Continuous non stop race with six indoor checkpoints, around 4000 m ascent, GPS tracking, mandatory kit checks and on route food and medical support.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

The Dartmoor Granite 50 is a 50-mile trail race across the eastern moors of Dartmoor National Park. Starting in Scorriton and finishing in Okehampton, it features over 2000 meters of ascent and a 15-hour time limit. Entry requires trail mar..