Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2026-2027

A 12 hour endurance event on a 12 km mixed gravel and tarmac loop in northern Dartmoor, with overnight camping and timed laps. The event raises funds for North Dartmoor Search and Rescue and highlights mental health awareness.

A community 10 km run organised by Exeter City Community Trust, held from Race HQ at Haven Banks and routed along the Riverside Valley Park. The event is chip timed, provides water stations, first aid and a finisher medal; minimum age 15.

A coastal 26.2 mile self-navigation event on the North Cornwall coast with three manned checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a two person relay option. The route passes Polzeath, Port Isaac and Tintagel and has a nine hour cut off.

Hourglass on 27th June 2026 is a last person standing running event of repeated *2 mile* laps around the Royal Cornwall Events Centre. Lap time allowances shrink each circuit and runners are eliminated if they miss the limit.

A multi-format timed run on a 5 mile loop beside Widemouth Bay and Bude canal, including 24, 12 and 6 hour options plus a cub fun run. Camping is included and surplus funds support Talan’s Trust for childhood cancer research and services.

A 13.5 mile trail race around Lundy Island with technical coastal and clifftop sections, Raceboat and Non-Raceboat entry options, two aid stations, required kit and a 3.75 hour time limit.

Experience a flat and traffic free run along North Devon estuaries and historic railway tunnels. With distances from 10km to 50km plus family fun runs, this event offers a fast tarmac course through beautiful tranquil woodlands.

A coastal running event at Woolacombe on 28 June 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances with chip timing, on-course support, a race village with merchandise and fundraising to benefit North Devon Hospice.

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

Forest Flyer is a roughly 5 mile trail race through Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, with water stations and cupless provision. Prizes cover overall and age categories, and race profits include a donation to St Petrock's.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, roughly 3.1 miles with about 300 m of climbing over rough open terrain. The course is unmarked so runners must navigate themselves and report at the beacon checkpoint.

A timed trail festival at Newnham Park near Plymouth offering 12 24 and 36 hour solo pair and team events on a five mile loop, plus a kids race. Camping parking traders and on course support are provided.

Two evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance, featuring a 13.1 mile half and a 10.5 km route with GPS tracking, medals, awards and race photography.

A scenic off road 10 km through the Otter Valley starting and finishing at Tipton St John Playing Field, with a separate fun run for children and on site camping available.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes, entrants must be 13 or older, and the site offers parking, toilets and on-site refreshments.

A coastal running event on 19 July 2026 between Harlyn Beach and Padstow supporting Padstow Rowing Club. Races include a 10.5 km and a half marathon with personalised bibs, medals for all, and free race photography.

Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on 19 July 2026 covers 4 miles with about 1000 ft of ascent and descent to Selworthy Beacon. The unmarked route starts at Bossington National Trust car park and passes through Hurlstone Combe.

A new 100-mile, 16-leg team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, for teams of 10 to 16 runners, with GPX files provided and proceeds donated to two local charities.