Trail Running calendar near Old Town 2025-2026

The Gecko Gathering - Harlyn 2025 is a coastal running event held in Cornwall, Great Britain, featuring two distances: a 10.5 km and a half marathon (21 km). The half marathon route runs from Harlyn Beach to Padstow and back, while the 10.5 km race goes from Padstow to Harlyn, both following the sce..

The Tywardreath Trotter is an annual 7-mile multi-terrain running race held in Tywardreath, Cornwall, typically on a Saturday evening in late July. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, quiet country lanes, and green lanes, with some hills and an initial lap around the village before h..

The St Ives Bay 10K is a challenging off-road running event held in Hayle, Cornwall, featuring a 10-kilometer course that combines beach, dunes, and trail running. The race starts on the beach near Hayle Surf Lifesaving Club and heads towards the Lighthouse, then follows steps and paths to Gwithian..

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival is a challenging coastal running event held annually at Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. The festival features multiple race distances to suit various abilities: the 64-mile "Plague" ultra, 32-mile "Black," 20-mile "Red,"..

The Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Redruth, Cornwall, is a versatile running event held on August 17, 2025. Participants can choose from distances including 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, a half marathon, or the unique 5-hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge. Set within the scenic private estate of Sc..

The Whythra Bys Vyken 100's - Bude to Hayle is a challenging 100-mile trail running event in Cornwall, forming part of a series of ultra-distance routes. This team-based event involves six runners starting together and navigating the course with self-navigation, supported by a crew providing water,..

The Woods is a challenging trail running event held at Tehidy Woods on the North Coast, featuring a 4-mile hilly loop through woodland terrain rich in history and legend. Participants choose from four race durations—3, 6, 9, or 12 hours—aiming to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen..

The Atlantic Coast Challenge, organized by Votwo, is a three-day endurance event taking place along the stunning South West Coast Path in Cornwall. Celebrating its 20th year, participants can choose to walk, run, or crawl a total of up to 78.6 miles, covering approximately three marathons over the c..

Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held in St. Eval, Cornwall. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop starting and ending in a private farming field, with the course extending around the old St.Eval airfield on open roads. The race begins on the hour every hour, with..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon is an annual autumn trail running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster. Now in its ninth year, the race features a challenging 13-mile course through ancient woodland with varied terrain and scenic landscapes. For those..

The Halloween Twilight Run at Scorrier House in Great Britain offers a spooky and fun running experience on October 26, 2025. Participants can choose from 2.5 km, 5 km, or 10 km distances, including canicross options for dog owners. The event features a unique Halloween theme where runners try to av..

The Readymoney Ramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Fowey, Cornwall, featuring distances of 8 km, 16 km, 24 km, and 32 km. The course combines 50% trail and 50% road, starting and finishing in Fowey, and includes scenic routes through Readymoney Cove and along the coastal path to Polridmo..

The Lighthouse Marathon, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is a challenging trail race held along the Cornish Coast Path in Cornwall, UK. The marathon covers 26.2 miles from Pendeen to Godrevy, featuring nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain with varied terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, tarmac,..

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra is a challenging running event held in Cornwall, starting at the Sunset Surf Cafe in Gwithian. The marathon covers a demanding 26-mile coastal route from Pendeen Lighthouse to Godrevy Lighthouse, featuring varied terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, and tarmac..

The Lobster Lollop is a family-friendly trail running event supporting the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. Taking place on November 15, 2025, it offers various distances including 2.5k, 5k, 10k, and 10 miles, with additional Canicross categories for some distances. The event features a no-pres..

Fordh Sen Mighal is an iconic 11-mile point-to-point trail race held in Cornwall, UK, running from Lelant to Marazion along the European cultural route. The course showcases stunning Cornish countryside and passes through scenic locations such as Trencrom and Ludgvan. Starting near Lelant railway st..

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal ultramarathon and long half marathon held in December 2025 along Cornwall's North Coast. Participants can choose between a 15-mile long half marathon or a 30-mile ultramarathon, starting and finishing at Porth Beach. The event features self-navigation al..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a trail running event set in the scenic village of Polzeath on the rugged North Cornwall coast. The event features four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), Half Marathon (13.6 miles), Marathon (26.5 miles), and Ultra (31.7 miles), all starting on Polzeath's golden beach. Runn..

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.

Cousin Jack is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, featuring two race options: the 18-mile Classic Jack and the 35-mile Ultra Jack. The Classic Jack is a point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, traversing demanding terrain including muddy fields, rocky headlands, steep paths, an..