Trail Running calendar near Plymouth 2025-2026

Off road half and third marathons from Budleigh Salterton visit Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and the Jurassic Coast. Muddy, hilly trails, aid stations and an oak coaster for finishers add charm and challenge, with 16th century fancy dres..

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

Run the North Cornwall coast from Polzeath beach past dramatic cliffs, sandy bays and fishing villages for a scenic but demanding trail. Choose 10K to ultra distances with big climbs, chip timing and leaderboard points.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Run a magical winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park with single loop 5K and 10K plus kids races. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, free photos and prizes; bring a head torch.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

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.

Endurancelife South Devon in Beesands offers stunning coastal trails and steep inland climbs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pick 10K, Half, Marathon or Ultra on a marked coastal course with timing and a finisher medal.

Explore north Dartmoor amid stone circles and ancient sites at the Pagan Midwinter Marathon and Half Marathon. Expect rugged winter trails, big climbs and unforgettable views for a true off road challenge.

Experience wintry Dartmoor on Pagan Trails, a midwinter run from Chagford that passes stone circles and ancient sites. Choose a demanding marathon of 28 miles and 1500 m ascent or a half of 14 miles and 700 m ascent and bring winter kit.

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Join the Haldon Winter Run 2026 in Haldon Forest, Devon on 1 February for a timed, no pressure trail event with 2.5K, 5K and 10K routes. Canicross welcome at 5K and 10K with marked courses, water on route and medals for all finishers.

Take on the Portland Coastal Ultra Trail Marathon on 8 Feb 2026 with marathon, half marathon or 10k along the dramatic Portland stretch of the South West Coast Path. Self navigated loops, chip timing and medals offer a coastal adventure.

Tackle a 27 km off road loop from The Watersports Hub, Sidmouth, visiting four trig points in order and choosing your own route between them. Friendly marshals, a Welsh slate medal for finishers and all profits to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on a moonlit trail across open moorland and local paths near South Brent, with 5 or 9 mile options. Enjoy rugged climbs, moor crossings and riverside views in this atmospheric night race organized by Wild Running.

Tackle mud, river crossings and three scenic routes at the Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026 near Axminster. Choose from a challenging 10 mile, a compact 5 km or a family 3 km for countryside fun and great views.

Take on the Dartmoor Winter Traverse, a fully supported south to north moorland challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes for runners and walkers. Remote off road terrain and experienced guides make navigation a safe and memorable adventure.

Tackle Dartmoor's Hameldown Hammer on 28 February 2026 in Widecombe in the Moor, with a challenging half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and a new Hammer Ultra. Expect rugged grassy and rocky trails, big ridge climbs, bespoke medals and a cupless..

The Weymouth Bay 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Weymouth, Dorset, starting at Bowleaze Green near the Riviera Hotel. The course is an accurately measured out-and-back route featuring two laps, extending towards Pleasure Pier and re..

Take on the rugged Cornish coast with COUSIN JACK, a scenic but tough trail race across muddy fields, rocky headlands and steep boggy paths. Choose an 18 mile point to point from St Just to St Ives or a 35 mile out and back for a true coast..