Trail Running calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027

Take on the rolling countryside at Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and 3 km trail routes featuring hills, mud and river crossings. Friendly village HQ and rustic parking promise a proper off road winter challenge.

Take on the Dartmoor Winter Traverse, a fully supported winter challenge across remote moorland with 50 km ultra and 30 km options. Guided navigation, GPS trackers and first aid keep you safe as you cross dramatic moors to finish at Meldon.

Pair up for a winter challenge across Dartmoor's Eastern Tors, starting from the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe. This demanding 11 miles route with 830 meters of climb needs teams, required kit and pre entry for a small, limited field.

Run the Hameldown Hammer across Dartmoor at Widecombe in the Moor on 28 Feb 2026, from an inaugural ultra to an 8 mile or half marathon option. Expect rugged trails, big climbs, bespoke medals, and a cupless policy.

Join the Weymouth Bay 10K on 1 March 2026 for a flat, fast coastal run starting and finishing at the Riviera Hotel in Bowleaze Cove. Enjoy seaside views, a bespoke medal, spot prizes and the chance to support Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Run the coast in Exmouth with 5km and 10km routes along seafront, coastal paths, sandy beach and marina. Enjoy mixed terrain, seaside views and support the Sideshore Project with charity entries and donations.

Run the rugged Cornish coast at Cousin Jack, with a scenic 18 mile point to point between St Just and St Ives or a challenging 35 mile out and back to Cape Cornwall. Expect rocky headlands, muddy sections and big climbs for stunning views.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Cardinham Woods with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, personalised bibs and free race photos make for a fun, pet friendly day out.

Join the Polruan Shuffle on 14 March 2026, a scenic 12 mile coastal point to point from East Looe to Polruan along Cornwall's cliffs. Expect hills, steps, a feed at Talland Bay, live GPS tracking and finisher medals.

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

Run under dark skies at National Trust's Arlington Court in this atmospheric night trail race through woodland and rolling fields. Choose 6 km or 12 km loops and enjoy a fully marshalled course, prizes and a magical starlit finish.

Tackle 10 miles of mixed trails and heritage scenery around St Austell, with challenging climbs and views of former clay workings. Friendly club race with on site facilities, a finishers medal and proceeds supporting the Southwest Coast Pat..

Run the Way of the Dead 50k across wild Dartmoor on 28 March 2026, from Trenchford Reservoir to Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Live GPS tracking and marshals guide solo runners and pairs to a memorable brewery finish.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Experience a magical Twilight Run at Siblyback Lake with 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km trails perfect for families and trail lovers. Enjoy buggy friendly routes, finisher medals, free race photos and Canicross options as dusk falls under torchl..

Take part in the Minster Challenge on 29 March 2026 in Axminster, with 12km, 5km and 3km options across scenic but testing terrain. All finishers get medals and you can refuel with homemade cakes and hot drinks at race HQ.

Take on the Feighan Fury at Templeton near Tiverton with a tough 10 mile trail through scenic private estates or enjoy a friendly 5 km fun run. Mostly off road, hilly and well supported for race day fun.

Steaming to the Coast pairs scenic steam train travel with coastal and hilltop trail running from Minehead. Choose from 11 km, 11 mile or marathon routes that return to Minehead for a memorable seaside finish.

Take on the Vale Coastal Races along the Vale of Glamorgan coast with 10, 18.5 and 32.5 mile routes that hug the sea and finish in Ogmore by Sea. Expect stunning seaside views, a self navigated route and the infamous Hill of Doom.