Plymouth
Trail Running Calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Plymouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 46 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Night run in Lydford on 04 Nov 2026: a roughly six mile route across paths, moorland and trails at a slow social pace with head torch required.
Trail running event on 7 November 2026 offering 50k, marathon and half along the Dart and South Hams Way with marked routes, aid stations and mandatory kit.
Guided social trail run of about 10 km in Tavistock with included post run coffee and flapjack and a start and finish at Chill Cafe.
Night events at Burrator Reservoir featuring a 12 mile trail, a flat 10k road race and kids 1K/2K; head torches required and medals optional.
A 10 mile (16 km) multi terrain fell race around Castle Drogo with about 535 m climb, cupless water stations, varied trails and awards for top finishers.
A 13.1 miles point to point charity half marathon on 15 November 2026 from Yelverton to Commercial Wharf raising funds for Devon Mind.
A guided 10 mile run around Fernworthy Forest in Devon with tors, standing stones, clapper bridges and stone circles, plus parking and basic facilities.
A six hour weekday trail challenge at Dartington Hall with 5 km laps, a canicross option, mixed terrain and finisher medals.
Night trail run at Dartington Hall with 10K, 5K, kids races and canicross on mixed terrain; head torches and trail shoes recommended.
Winter trail races at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary, featuring an 8.5 mile classic and a longer half marathon with estuary crossings.
December 2026
Night coastal runs of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Canix categories from Mount Edgcumbe at Cremyll, following the Cornish SW Coast Path with ferry access from Plymouth.
A 10k trail race at Cockington Country Park on 6 December 2026 with hilly trails, one water stop, marshals, a bespoke metal medal and festive postrace treats.
Eight hour timed event near Bridestowe on a scenic former train line with 5.3 km laps, limited to 70 entrants and a charity donation per entry.
January 2027
A daylong map reading and navigation workshop on Dartmoor for runners covering map orientation, aiming off, thumbing, backstops and compass use.
A 10 km trail race at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot on 30 January 2027 with lakeside and woodland paths, about 200 ft ascent and a bespoke metal medal for finishers.