Trail Running calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

An 8 hour timed road event on 28 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac former railway line, capped at 75 entrants and offering a mixed selection of finisher medals.

Trail race at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary with an 8.5 mile classic and a half marathon option. The course includes estuary crossings, woodland and coastal sections; a head torch is mandatory.

An eight hour timed road event on 29 November 2026 near Exmouth with a measured tarmac out and back loop of 5.3k along an old disused train line. Flexible start via the TUGG system and medals are available for finishers.

Fordh Sen Mighal is an 11-mile trail race from Lelant to Marazion on the Cornish coast. The point-to-point route follows a scenic European cultural path. Parking is at the finish, with a bus service available near the start.

A Christmas themed Santa run at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 with canicross options, three distances, medals for all and awards for top finishers. Timed results use the ST App Service and free race photography is provided.

A festive *10k* trail race in Cockington Country Park near Torquay with hilly, winding trails and countryside views. Finishers receive a bespoke metal medal and a choice of Christmas cake, mince pie or yule log.

A festive coastal trail event in Newquay offering 8-mile Pisky, 15-mile Long Half and a 30-mile ultramarathon with GPS tracking for longer routes and a mandatory safety kit requirement.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An eight hour timed road event at Capel Lane, Exmouth on Friday 1 January 2027 with flexible start under a Turn Up Get Going format. Each lap is 5.3 km on a tarmac out and back along an old disused train line.

Trail races from 10K to Ultra start on Polzeath beach and follow miles of unspoilt north Cornwall coast across trail, sand, rock and grass. The event features significant ascent, electronic timing and is part of the season leaderboard.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Coastal trail races from Start Point in Beesands offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on severe grass and rock terrain. The event sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and counts toward the season leaderboar..

A midwinter trail event near Chagford on Dartmoor offering a marathon and a half marathon that visit stone circles and other ancient sites. Both courses include substantial ascent and entries have an age limit and set opening and closing da..

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A weekend of road races in Exeter featuring a two-lap half marathon and a Riverside 5 that run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, organised to raise funds for local charities.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.