Trail Running calendar near Padstow 2025-2026

Race The Light is a unique trail running event held at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary in Devon, England. The classic race covers 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails through the private Flete Estate, featuring a challenging double crossing of the River Erme estuary, making it a race against both li..

The East Devon 8 Trigs is a trail running event held in East Devon, featuring three distance options: a 21km half marathon, a 42km marathon, and a 53km ultramarathon. The course is self-navigated, with staggered starts and options for solo runners, pairs, or teams. Participants visit eight historic..

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 features multi-terrain trails and scenic views including Trencrom and Ludgvan, showcasing the beautiful Cornish countryside from the nor..

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..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth, Devon. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, 5.3 km out-and-back course along a scenic, disused train line, fully paved and accurately measured as a road race. Participants of all abili..

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and finishing in Budleigh Salterton, England, the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh. The course traverses quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, hidden footpaths, the Otter Valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast, and a dism..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a trail running event set in the scenic village of Polzeath on the rugged North Cornwall coast. The race starts on Polzeath's golden beach and follows miles of unspoilt coastline, including the stunning Pentire Peninsula, peaceful fishing villages, and picturesque val..

Haldon Night is a winter night trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, Devon. It features single-loop courses for 10K and 5K distances, with the 10K also offering a canicross option. The event includes fun children’s races of 1K (ages 3-7) and 2K (ages 8-11), with younger kids al..

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.

The Pagan Midwinter Marathon is a challenging running event held in Chagford, Dartmoor, on January 24, 2026. It offers two distances: a marathon of over 28 miles with more than 1500 meters of ascent, and a half marathon exceeding 14 miles with nearly 700 meters of elevation. The course visits ancien..

Pagan Trails is a challenging running event set in the picturesque Dartmoor region, specifically in Chagford. Participants can choose between two distances: a Marathon of over 28 miles and a Half Marathon exceeding 14 miles, both featuring significant elevation gains. The routes take runners past an..

Endurancelife South Devon is a renowned trail running event set in the stunning South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting at Start Point, the event offers challenging distances including a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, featuring a mix of severe terrain with grass a..

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a challenging, fully supported running and walking event held on Dartmoor, UK, typically in February. Participants can choose between a 50 km ultra-distance from the southern to northern moorlands or a shorter 30 km route from Princetown to Meldon. The course traverse..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event set in Dartmoor, featuring its 10th edition of the Half Marathon, the 9th edition of the 7EVEN, and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. Participants will experience challenging courses with significant elevation gains, showcasing Dartmoor's stunning land..

Cousin Jack, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, UK, featuring two race options: the Classic Jack and the Ultra Jack. The Classic Jack is an 18-mile point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, traversing rugged coastal terrain with muddy fields, roc..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon is an annual running event held in the scenic Sid Valley area, following the newly established Sid Valley Ring walking route. The course features an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes, footpaths, and climbs up to 236 meters before descending into picturesq..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race taking place at Perranporth Airfield in Cornwall. This event, known as "A Kilometer of Vert in Kernow," features two laps of a specially designed course that challenges participants to achieve a total ascent of 1000 meters over a distance of 15 m..

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over a scenic, multi-terrain route with about 75% trails, i..