Trail Running calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027

Hourglass is a unique last-person-standing race where runners complete consecutive 2-mile laps with ever-shrinking time limits. Strategy and pacing are key as the clock counts down on a mixed-terrain course. Prizes are awarded to the final..

Experience a 5 mile scenic loop along Widemouth Bay and Bude canal in this 6, 12, or 24 hour endurance event with solo and team categories. Camping is included for participants at this charity event supporting Talan’s Trust.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026, visiting all four corners of the island and running coastal and clifftop trails. Raceboat entries include a chartered ferry aboard MS Oldenburg while non-raceboat entrants arr..

Experience a flat and traffic free run along North Devon estuaries and historic railway tunnels. With distances from 10km to 50km plus family fun runs, this event offers a fast tarmac course through beautiful tranquil woodlands.

Experience a multi-terrain coastal challenge along the South West Coast Path with marathon, half marathon, and 10k options. Enjoy a unique race atmosphere ending with a traditional Devon cream tea and bespoke finisher medal.

A roughly 5 mile trail race at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run on forest tracks, paths and fire roads. The event includes water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's charity.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, about 3.1 miles with roughly 300 m of climb. The course is self-navigated under Fell Runners Association rules; juniors may compete in age-specific races.

Timed trail festival at Newnham Park, Plymouth featuring a 5 mile loop and 12, 24 and 36 hour formats for solo, pairs or teams, plus a kids race and on‑site camping.

Start Fitness Exeter 10K 2026 returns to Exeter with a new flat road course across two weekend evenings. Friday focuses on competitive racing and Saturday offers paced groups, finisher medal and professional chip timing.

Evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 offering a 13.1 Miles half marathon and a 10.5 km long 10k. The event supports Cornwall Air Ambulance and includes GPS tracking, medals and free race photography.

A scenic off-road 10 km and a short fun run take place in Tipton St John on 11 July 2026, following the River Otter and local footpaths. Camping is available on the village playing field and entries are via SiEntries.

A team-based, self-navigation 100 mile trail event in Cornwall where five runners share crew support along three coastal routes. Mandatory kit, qualifying experience and a 36 hour finish limit are required.

Gecko Gathering Harlyn on 19 July 2026 is a coastal event in Cornwall offering a 21.1 km out-and-back between Harlyn and Padstow and a 10.5 km point-to-point race, timed by a mobile app with medals for all finishers.

A traditional off-road fell race on 19 July 2026 at Selworthy Beacon, about 4 miles with 1000 ft ascent and self-navigation required; entry is £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members.

A 100-mile inaugural team relay around South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for category awards while event profits support two local charities.

A 7-mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, with a hilly village lap and countryside sections. Organised by the village fete committee, the event supports local charities and forms part of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Race Series.

A Dunster basecamp event on 25 July 2026 with 50 km, 25 km and 10 km loop options across the South West Coast Path and Exmoor, featuring GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and camping.

An evening multi-terrain 5.75 mile run based at the Millpool Centre in West Looe, routed through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods. Mementos for finishers, prizes for overall and local winners, and proceeds support Looe Lions local charities.

Two trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across moorland summits and a 15.5 mile Great Escape from Princetown. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and include finisher medals.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.