Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2025-2026

Join a festive 60 minute score event at Knightshayes National Trust on Sunday 28 December in scenic parkland and woodland. Mass start, map open at the hooter and race to collect as many controls as you can.

Join the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run on 31 December 2025 for a refreshing 7 km coastal trail around Snape’s Point. Enjoy sea views and fresh air while supporting Salcombe RNLI in this spirited year end fundraiser.

Tackle a 7 hour timed road challenge in Exmouth on a flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out and back along a former train line. Runners and walkers welcome, medals for anyone completing at least one lap, limited to 60 entrants with multi day..

Kick off 2026 exploring Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace from Budleigh Salterton with half and third marathon options. Tackle scenic coastal and countryside trails with full course support and clubhouse comforts like showers, bar and cafe.

Explore Fernworthy Forest at the Fernworthy Dartmoor Devon League orienteering event on Sunday 4 January. Colour coded courses suit beginners to seasoned navigators, with car sharing encouraged and multiple course options to challenge you.

Head to Polzeath on 10 January 2026 for an Endurancelife coastal challenge along rugged trails, sand and cliffs. Choose 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra and earn season leaderboard points along with a finisher's medal.

Haldon Night offers atmospheric night trail racing at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026. Bring a head or chest torch and choose distances from 1K to 10K including a canicross option, with fully marked routes, medals and post race cateri..

Join the Twilight Run at Tehidy Country Park in Camborne on 17 Jan 2026 for scenic 2.5, 5 and 10 km trail races with canicross welcome and a medal for all. Friendly vibe, free photos and championship points make it a must.

Winter Pairs is a seniors only three race fell series on Dartmoor run in pairs, where navigation and tough climbs test teamwork. Limited to 35 pairs, one entry covers all races and supports North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

Tackle Dartmoor in the Winter Pairs, a rugged 19 km trail around Western Tors with about 650 m of climb. Teams of two, pre entry only and required kit make this a compact winter challenge with just 35 pairs.

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a winter coastal trail festival in Coverack, Cornwall, featuring point to point races along the dramatic South West Coast Path. Expect rugged seaside terrain and wild winter weather over distances up to 161 km.

Join the South Devon stage of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series in Beesands on 24 January 2026 for a scenic yet tough coastal run in an AONB. Choose 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra, earn season points and a finisher medal.

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

Chase winter trails at the Haldon Winter Run in Haldon Forest, Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options for runners and canicross teams. Fully marked routes, medals for finishers and championship stages add extra edge.

Join Haldon 5K & 10K on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Haldon Forest Park for scenic trail routes of 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km. All finishers receive medals, there are awards and free race photos, and canicross is welcome with no cut off time.

Run through stunning Cardinham Woods near Bodmin on Saturday 7 February 2026 with half and full marathon options. Enjoy personalised bibs, free race photos, finisher medals and canicross entries in this friendly trail event.

Run a scenic 27 km loop from Sidmouth Watersports Hub, visit four trig points in order and tackle about 900 m of climb along coastal cliffs. Supportive local event with a slate finisher medal and proceeds to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on the Wray Valley Trail in Bovey Tracey with Phoenix Running Devon The Launch. Scenic 5.3 km laps along the River Bovey, flexible start times and a keepsake memento for every finisher. Limited to 50 runners, so book early.