Trail Running calendar near Padstow 2026-2027

The Tywardreath Trotter is a summer evening race in Cornwall. It features a 7-mile multi-terrain run and a 1-mile fun run, both partly off-road. The event is part of the village fete and a local race series.

A basecamp trail event on 25 July 2026 around Dunster and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes with covered rest stops, medical teams, camping and GPS tracking.

Challenge yourself with two iconic Dartmoor trail runs. Choose the 33.5-mile ultra "The Crossing" from Belstone or the 15.5-mile "Great Escape" from Princetown, both finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Enjoy fully marked routes, coach transp..

A mostly off-road 10K in Totnes on Sunday 2 August 2026, run on a riverside route now measuring about 11 km. The event offers bespoke medals, multiple prize categories, a 1-mile fun run, on-site facilities and local charity support.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

An evening Dartmoor fell race based at Ivybridge rugby club with senior and junior races. The senior course is about 10 km with 450 m of climb across moorland with several stream crossings and varied terrain.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Redruth on 23 August 2026 offers trail races from 2.5 km to a half marathon plus a five hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge, with a race village, music, food stalls, medals and awards.

Run the trails at Wimbleball Lake with a choice of a 5K or 10K distance, each featuring a lap with views and a section over the Dam. A Canicross category lets you race with your dog. Entry includes chip timing, a marked course, a finisher's..

Run on a private estate near Plymouth with the Newnham trail races. Choose between an 8-mile or 4-mile course, with a canicross option. All proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

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.

Traverse the wild, open moorland of Dartmoor on a 50 km ultra or a 30 km challenge route. The event provides Mountain Leader support, checkpoints, and generous cut offs, finishing at Ivybridge Community College. Both distances are open to w..

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.

The Dartmoor Volcano Race is a classic 10.5-mile fell run over rocky, boggy moorland. The challenging route ascends Ryder's Hill and the iconic Red Lake Volcano. It starts and finishes in the village of Scorriton.

This eight-mile community event from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point in North Devon features an eight-mile course and a children's fun run. It supports the charity Families in Grief and includes an event village at the finish.

Storm the Fort is a two-lap, 10 km multi-terrain race starting at Woodland Park and finishing at the historic Woodland Fort in Plymouth. The route features grass, wooded trails, and quiet roads. The day includes a family friendly event vill..

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.

Event Details The Dartmoor 100 ‘The Full Circle’ is a 100-mile ultramarathon that circumnavigates Dartmoor. It follows the waymarked Dartmoor Way walking route, using woodland trails, riverside paths, green lanes, and quiet country roads. T..