Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2026-2027

A weekend trail running festival based at Offwell Village Hall with multiple ultra and shorter courses, live GPS tracking and aid stations. Events run over the first bank holiday weekend in May and include camping and bag drop services.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Enjoy a 5 mile mixed terrain run through the scenic Boconnoc Estate on 6 May 2026, with woodland paths, estate roads and countryside views. A friendly East Cornwall Harriers event and part of the Cornwall Multi Terrain Race Series.

Something Wild Festival is a multi day trail running and outdoor weekend in Hope Cove, Devon, with coastal routes, races from 5K to ultra, sea swims and kids events. Evenings bring live music, communal meals and inspiring talks.

Run the Sid Valley Ring for coastal and woodland views along quiet lanes and cliffs, with challenging hills and muddy trails. Choose the 22 km Half Marathon or 13.5 km Third Marathon and finish near Sidmouth with a solid oak coaster.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

Race the wild Exmoor coast from Martinhoe with looped trail routes across moor, woods, cliffs and rivers, featuring steep climbs and stunning sea views. Choose from 10K, half, marathon or ultra for a true coastal challenge.

Run a scenic 20 km coastal trail from Portreath to Perranporth supporting Man Down Cornwall, with a medal for every finisher and free race photography. Timed event with canicross option plus optional shuttle back and race t shirt for a fee.

Race The Tide at Flete Estate in South Devon features coastal and woodland trails from an almost 29 mile marathon to an 8.5 mile Watery Woodland Trail. Expect tidal beach crossings, marshals, digital timing and finisher medals.

Scenic off road races at Roadford Lake in Devon from 1K kids runs to a half marathon with canicross options. Family friendly, chip timed with medals or charity alternatives and finish line snacks and beer.

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall on 23 May 2026 along historic copper transport routes from Portreath to Devoran Quay on an 11.5 mile scenic trail. Way marked route, midway refreshments, medals for all finishers and awards for top runners..

Take on the Classic Quarter, a 44 mile ultra along the rugged south Cornish coast from Lizard Point to Land's End on 6 June 2026. Expect rock, mud and trail under changeable coastal weather and choose solo or relay teams for a scenic but te..

Run wild along the rugged North Devon and Cornish coastline at TSUNAMI Ocean Trails, with 37 mile ultra, marathon and 16 mile routes over dramatic clifftop trails. Expect big climbs, full support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle the Dartmoor Discovery, a scenic single lap 32 miles road ultra around Dartmoor starting and finishing in Princetown on 6 June 2026. Expect stocked drink stations, a bespoke medal and technical t shirt plus post race food and a livel..

Run a scenic coastal loop around Mount Edgcumbe, with rolling hills and sea views across 10.5 km laps. Multiple distances from kids races to marathon make this a great family friendly day of trail running with chip timing and feed stations.

Join the Gecko Gathering at Siblyback Lake for scenic trail laps and family friendly distances from 2.5 km to 9.6 km, plus an epic 8 hour Siblython for endurance runners. Camping, a café and medals for all make it a relaxed lakeside race da..

Take on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage cliffs with multi distance ultra options from 33 km to 105 miles, all finishing on Exmouth Seafront. Self navigated with live GPS tracking, stunning coastal views and finish mementos including a buc..

Experience a multi day running and walking festival at the Pinkery Centre on Exmoor, with trail runs, long walks, evening talks, films and social gatherings over a June weekend near the summer solstice. Routes suit families to ultra runners..

Take on the Burrator Horseshoe, a scenic 10 km fell race across Dartmoor with about 315 m of climb at Meavy Village Green. Rugged terrain, junior races and club prizes make it ideal for competitive and social runners.