Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2025-2026

Run a magical night route along the Cornish SW Coast Path from Mount Edgcumbe, through Cawsand to Rame Head. Choose half marathon, 10K or 5K with chip timing, marshals and easy ferry access from Plymouth for a coastal evening challenge.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Join the Halloween Twilight Run at Scorrier House on 30 November 2025 for spooky evening fun. Choose a 2.5 km fun run or 5 km and 10 km races with canicross options, enjoy a finisher medal, awards and free photos under atmospheric twilight.

Race The Light is a scenic trail run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe featuring tidal estuary crossings and coastal trails. Choose the 8.5 mile Classic or Half Marathon, head torch required, and finish with a bespoke medal.

The Fordh Sen Mighal will take place in St Ives on Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 11 miles.

Celebrate Christmas with the Siblyback Santa Scamper at Siblyback Lake, a family friendly run with 2.5, 4.8 and 9.6 km routes welcoming dogs and giving medals to all. Enjoy free race photos and Olive & Co café as the PGE trail finale.

Enjoy the Otterton Reindeer Run on 6 December with a festive 3 km fun run or a 10 km multi terrain through the Otter Valley. Family friendly, fancy dress prizes and village refreshments with proceeds aiding local projects.

Navigate the sand dune maze of Braunton Burrows South at a scenic orienteering event on Sunday 7 December, part of the South West Orienteering League. Multiple courses for all abilities promise coastal views across the Taw estuary and Saunt..

Take on the Fairy Tale of Newquay on 13 December 2025, a coastal running festival with 30 mile, 15 mile and 8 mile options along the stunning North Cornwall coast. Expect rugged sea views, festive fun and medals for all finishers.

St Piran's Revenge 10K in Perranporth offers a wild coastal trail across dunes, coastal path and moorland with over 1000 feet of climbing. Handcrafted medals and sustainable trophies await finishers in this tough Cornwall race.

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.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Run Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace around Budleigh Salterton on a scenic 13.6 mile half or 8.5 mile third via quiet lanes, the Otter valley and the Jurassic Coast. Oak finisher coaster and period fancy dress welcome.

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

Run the North Cornwall coast from Polzeath beach past dramatic cliffs, sandy bays and fishing villages for a scenic but demanding trail. Choose 10K to ultra distances with big climbs, chip timing and leaderboard points.

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..

Run under fading light at Tehidy Country Park on 17 January 2026 with 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km distances for all abilities. All finishers get a Twilight Run medal and personalised bibs, plus free photos and a friendly canicross welcome.

Winter Pairs 3 is a three race fell running series on Dartmoor for pairs only, with unmarked routes that demand navigation and teamwork. Limited to 35 teams, series prizes and proceeds support North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.