Plymouth
Trail Running Calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Plymouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 50 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 10.5 mile Dartmoor trail race with over 550 m ascent, river crossings, bogs and a volcano ascent; fully marked and marshaled, limited to 250 runners.
A 10 km multi terrain, two lap race through Woodland Woods and quiet roads around Woodland Fort in Plymouth, with medals and a post race event village.
Guided social trail run of about 10 km in Moretonhampstead with post-run coffee and flapjack included, limited to 25 places.
A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.
A supported 100 mile self navigation event in Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026 with 18,000 ft ascent, ferry crossings and seven checkpoints.
Trail running in Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026 with 20 miles or 14 miles routes across tors and moorland, chip timed and fully supported.
A charity 10K around Plymouth Harbour supporting Devon Mind, starting at Mount Batten and finishing on Commercial Wharf with a commemorative medal for finishers.
A mostly off road 10 mile race at Stover School, Newton Abbot, with a separate 1 mile fun run and medals for all finishers.
Lap-based trail event on the Wray Valley Trail from Mill Marsh Park offering distances from 5 km to ultramarathon and medal or no-medal entry options.
A club organised race in Lostwithiel on 11 October 2026 with limited entry, separate affiliated and unaffiliated fees, on site facilities and medals for all finishers.
Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.
November 2026
Cornwall’s only all-road marathon, held in Pensilva on 1 November 2026, follows a scenic route across Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley. The course has about 2200 ft of elevation and a 6.5 hour cut-off; entries are open.