Trail Running calendar near Plymouth 2025-2026

The Smugglers Corsair and Pirate event, held at Land's End, Cornwall, offers two challenging races along the stunning South West Coast Path. Participants can choose the Pirate Half Marathon, running from Land's End to Cape Cornwall and back, or the Corsair Full Marathon, which extends to Mousehole a..

The Scilly60 Race is a unique 60-kilometer ultra marathon trail run held across five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Participants run along the coastline paths of St Mary’s, St Martin’s, Tresco, Bryher, and St Agnes, covering varied terrain..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and enjoyable trail running experience. Open to participants aged..

The SCORE - UltraDrop Southwest is an adventurous trail running event held at Ocra Pavilion in Okehampton, Devon. Scheduled for June 27-28, 2025, it offers two distances: 100km and 50km, with solo and team options. Participants start from undisclosed "drop zones" located roughly 100km or 50km straig..

The Exeter 10K River Run is a well-organized running event held in Exeter, following a picturesque, flat, and traffic-free route along the River Exe. Ideal for runners of all abilities, it serves as a perfect challenge for those progressing from a 5K or preparing for an autumn marathon. The event of..

The North Devon Marathon, held in Woolacombe, North Devon, is renowned as one of the UK's toughest and most scenic marathons. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K, attracting runners seeking a challenging and beautiful course. The route traverses the South West Coast Path and t..

A Guided Run: Hay Tor and the Tors Around It is a 10-mile trail running event held on the eastern side of Dartmoor. The route starts at the Hay Tor Lower Car Park near the visitor center, featuring mainly grassy tracks and good underfoot conditions, making it more trail than fell running. The course..

The Summer Sunset Half in Perranporth is a scenic half marathon supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance. Participants run an out-and-back course along Cornwall’s stunning north coast, starting from Perranporth Beach and heading to the Bowgie Inn at Crantock before returning at sunset. The event features a..

The Otter Rail and River Run is an annual scenic off-road running event held at Tipton St John Playing Field, Sidmouth, UK. It features a 10km undulating course that follows public footpaths and rights of way through the picturesque Otter Valley, including riverside paths along the River Otter, Harp..

The Lundy Island Race, organized by OuterEdge Events, is a unique 13.5-mile trail running event held on the rugged and scenic Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, UK. Participants traverse pristine, wildlife-rich trails maintained by the Landmark Trust, covering the island’s eastern and western clif..

The Cosdon Hill Race, organized by Okehampton Running Club, is a traditional fell running event held in the picturesque village of Belstone, Devon. The race covers approximately 3.1 miles with a challenging ascent of around 300 meters over rough, open terrain. Runners navigate from Belstone Village..

The Start Fitness Exeter 10K is a fast, traffic-free running event held along footpaths around the scenic River Exe and Exeter Quay. The flat course is suitable for all abilities, from novice runners to those aiming for personal bests. The race features multiple pace makers ranging from 36 to 65 min..

The Hope Trail Festival is a vibrant trail running event held at Newnham Park near Plymouth, Devon. Featuring a scenic 5-mile loop through a beautiful oak wooded valley on a private 1550-acre estate, the festival offers 12, 24, and 36-hour timed endurance races for solo runners, pairs, and teams of..

The Forest Flyer is a nearly 5-mile running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter. The course features forest tracks, paths, and fire roads, offering a scenic and varied trail running experience. The race is organized by Haldon Trail Runners and supports the Exeter-based cancer charity Force,..

The Piddle Wood Plod 10km is a scenic trail race held on July 13, 2025, starting at Thurlbear Primary School. The route features two laps through forest tracks and country lanes, passing notable landmarks such as Piddle Wood, Happiness Hill, and Wych Lodge fishing lake. The course includes gentle un..

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 varied terrain, making it a challenging an..

The Looe Summer Run is a 5.75-mile multi-terrain race held in West Looe, Cornwall, starting and finishing at The Millpool Centre. The scenic course follows the West Looe riverside before entering Kilminorth Woods, continuing along the upper bridle path to Trelawne Woods, then descending towards the..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Participants can walk, jog, or run the challenging 50km loop featuring over 1600 meters of climb, including the scenic first Minehead sec..