Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2026-2027

Repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner remains; a timed backyard ultra weekend that raises funds for Bowel Cancer West.

An 8 hour timed event on 29 August 2026 with 5.3k out and back laps along a scenic old train line and a flexible start window for participants.

An 8 hour timed running and walking event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps on an old train line, limited to 70 entrants and minimum age 18.

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.

An 8 hour timed event on a scenic former train line with 5.3 km laps, flexible TUGG starts, medals for finishers and a 70-person entry limit.

A multi day coastal festival at Hope Cove 4 to 7 September 2026 offering trail races, sea swims, swimrun events, camping, live music and family activities.

A 42 km multi island trail marathon on the Isles of Scilly crossing four offshore islands and finishing on St Marys with boat transfers and self sufficient stages.

A mostly off road Dartmoor crossing with 50 km and 30 km options, supported by mountain leaders and checkpoints at Postbridge and Combestone Tor.

A rugged off-road 6 mile single lap race on Dartmoor from and back to Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing, water at Hound Tor, and a finisher medal.

Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.

A 60 km self sufficient trail run across the five inhabited Isles of Scilly in six stages, with boat transfers and enforced 7:30 min per km cut offs. Entry is limited to 150 runners.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

Timed trail event in Tehidy Woods with 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour options on a 4-mile loop; entry fees range £30 to £60.

A 10.5 mile trail race across southern Dartmoor, reaching Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano through rocky, boggy terrain with several river crossings.

A 5.25 km off road fell race on Dartmoor with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. The course requires self navigation with compulsory checkpoints and includes separate marked junior races and category prizes.

A community running event at The Flete Estate on 12 September 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km fun run, organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club to raise money for charity.

Eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village raising funds for Families in Grief.

A second running of the 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Plymouth on 13 September 2026 with a two-lap course through woods, grass and quiet roads.

A multi terrain 10K around Crediton with mostly off road footpaths and fields, water stations, medals and prizes, and a finish on the school field.

The The Salmon Run Ultra will take place in Exmouth on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 43 miles.