Trail Running calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race, an event village and a fundraising campaign marking 20 years of Families in Grief.

A 10 km multi-terrain race in Woodland Park and Fort, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. Two laps over grass, wooded paths and quiet roads, with medals for finishers and an event village offering refreshments and a family friendly atmosphere.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter on 20 September 2026 offers individual and team events made of ten legs at either 400 m or 800 m. Entry requires age 18 or over and fees vary by format.

An approximately 8ish mile multi-terrain race around Maer Down and Crooklets, featuring coastal paths, hills and mud. Pirate fancy dress is encouraged and a portion of funds supports the Bude Surf Life Saving Club.

A supported 100 mile self-navigation challenge in Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, covering both north and south coasts with 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations, timed via a mobile app.

A trail event at Bagwell Farm Touring Park on 26 September 2026 featuring 10k, half and full marathon options along mostly off-road routes by The Fleet Lagoon. Marathon relay and canicross categories are included and proceeds support local..

A continuous 100 mile race around Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way, featuring roughly 4000 m of ascent, six indoor checkpoints with hot food, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit in variable late autumn conditions.

A long-distance trail race on Dartmoor of around 50 miles following the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton. The route crosses open moorland, exceeds 2000 m of ascent and has a 15 hour time limit.

A three-day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End on 2–4 October 2026, covering up to 78.6 miles across three stages with GPS tracking, checkpoints, transport from HQ and finisher medal and pasty.

A six hour timed event on a 4.4 km loop in the Lower Otter valley. Solo and pairs options, aid station every loop, with cafe and showers at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club.

An endurance event near Bedruthan Steps and St Eval where runners complete repeated laps of 4.167 miles until one person remains. Camping is available and entrants must be over 18.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

A 40 mile coast route on the South West Coast Path from Newquay to St Ives with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints about every 10 miles, on-course supplies and medical cover, and camping at the event HQ.

A measured 1 mile fun run within the grounds of Stover School in Newton Abbot on 4 October 2026, with low entry fees, medals for all finishers and age category prizes for youth runners.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.