Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2025-2026

The Summer Sunset Half in Perranporth is a scenic half marathon supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance. Participants run an out-and-back course along Cornwall’s stunning north coast, starting from Perranporth Beach and heading to the Bowgie Inn at Crantock before returning at sunset. The event features a..

The Otter Rail and River Run is an annual scenic off-road 10km race held in Tipton St John, Devon, starting and finishing at the village playing field. The undulating course follows public footpaths and rights of way, running alongside the River Otter, through Harpford Woods, along the old Sidmouth..

The Lundy Island Race, organized by OuterEdge Events, is a unique 13.5-mile trail running event held on the rugged and scenic Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, UK. Participants traverse pristine, wildlife-rich trails maintained by the Landmark Trust, covering the island’s eastern and western clif..

The Cosdon Hill Race, held in the picturesque village of Belstone, Devon, is a traditional fell running event organized by Okehampton Running Club. The race covers approximately 3.1 miles with a challenging 300m ascent over rough, open terrain. Runners navigate from Belstone Village to the beacon at..

The Start Fitness Exeter 10K is a fast, traffic-free running event held along footpaths around the scenic River Exe and Exeter Quay. The flat course is suitable for all abilities, from novice runners to those aiming for personal bests. The race features multiple pace makers ranging from 36 to 65 min..

The Hope Trail Festival is a vibrant trail running event held at Newnham Park near Plymouth, Devon. Featuring a scenic 5-mile loop through a beautiful oak wooded valley on a private 1550-acre estate, the festival offers 12, 24, and 36-hour timed endurance races for solo runners, pairs, and teams of..

The Forest Flyer is a nearly 5-mile running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter. The course features forest tracks, paths, and fire roads, offering a scenic and varied trail running experience. Open to participants aged 18 and over, the race provides water at two stops and the finish line,..

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, held in South Wales on 19-20 July 2025, offers a range of endurance events including 100km, 75km, 50km, marathon, 25km, and a 10km family-friendly loop. Set in the scenic Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course features gold..

The Gecko Gathering - Harlyn 2025 is a coastal running event held in Cornwall, Great Britain, featuring two distances: a 10.5 km and a half marathon (21 km). The half marathon route runs from Harlyn Beach to Padstow and back, while the 10.5 km race goes from Padstow to Harlyn, both following the sce..

The Tywardreath Trotter is an annual 7-mile multi-terrain running race held in Tywardreath, Cornwall, typically on a Saturday evening in late July. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, quiet country lanes, and green lanes, with some hills and an initial lap around the village before h..

The Looe Summer Run is a 5.75-mile multi-terrain race held in West Looe, Cornwall, starting and finishing at The Millpool Centre. The scenic course follows the West Looe riverside, passes through Kilminorth Woods along the upper bridle path to Trelawne Woods, then descends toward the Looe Estuary, r..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Participants can walk, jog, or run the challenging 50km loop featuring over 1600 meters of climb, including the scenic first Minehead sec..

The Haytor Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun is an orienteering event held on the open moorland of Dartmoor, featuring a generally runnable terrain with pits, rocks, and outcrops. It is the second race in a series of five summer MapRun events designed for experienced orienteers. Participants navigate co..

The Totnes 10K is a scenic running event held at Totnes Leisure Centre and Borough Park in the UK. The race is nearly all off-road, following the beautiful River Dart, offering runners a picturesque and natural course. It starts and finishes on Borough Park, with the Leisure Centre serving as the ra..

The St Ives Bay 10K is a challenging off-road running event held in Hayle, Cornwall, featuring a 10-kilometer course that combines beach, dunes, and trail running. The race starts on the beach near Hayle Surf Lifesaving Club and heads towards the Lighthouse, then follows steps and paths to Gwithian..

The Ivybridge 3 Tops is an annual fell running event held in Dartmoor, organized by Erme Valley Harriers. Scheduled for August 6, 2025, the senior race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 450 meters of climbing, featuring a challenging course that includes ascents of Western Beacon, Weatherdon,..

The Dartmoor Big Day Out, organized by OuterEdge Events, features two exciting trail running races: The Crossing and The Great Escape. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon that takes participants from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing the stunning Dartmoor landscape. It includes ful..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Devon, UK, centered around Dartmoor's rugged moorland. The event features two races: The Dartmoor Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that traverses open moorland, two 600m summits, and three moorland villages,..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..