Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2025-2026

The Lighthouse Marathon, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is held along the rugged Cornish Coast Path in Cornwall, UK. Known as Cornwall's toughest marathon, the 26.2-mile trail features challenging terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, tarmac, big climbs, and dunes, with nearly 4,000 feet of ele..

Endurancelife Gower offers a series of trail running events set in the stunning Gower Peninsula, the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances, all featuring challenging terrain including grass, moor, beac..

Salt Settlers Six Hour Race is a six-hour event staged in the Lower Otter valley near Budleigh Salterton. Runners and walkers complete as many 4.4 km laps as possible, with roughly 12 m of ascent per loop, on a flat course. Five loops equal a half marathon; ten loops, a marathon.The route avoids tid..

The East Devon 8 Trigs is a self-navigation trail running and walking event held at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club in Devon. Scheduled for November 2025, it offers three distance options: a 21km Half Marathon (3 Trigs), a 42km Marathon (6 Trigs), and a 53km Ultramarathon (8 Trigs). Participants can..

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra, held in Cornwall, is known as the region's toughest marathon. The marathon course starts at Pendeen, passing the lighthouse and following a challenging coastal path to Godrevy lighthouse, covering 26 miles. The Ultra race begins at Land's End near Longships Lightho..

The Burrator Noir is a night running event held at the Discovery Centre, Burrator Reservoir. It features a challenging 12-mile trail run through moorland, plantations, rocky paths, and disused railway lines, as well as a flat, fast 10k road race around the reservoir's perimeter. The trail course inc..

Purple Gecko Events presents the Lobster Lollop, a family-friendly trail run in Padstow along the Camel Trail. Participants can choose 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 10 miles, with Canicross options on the 5k, 10k and 10 mile routes. The out-and-back course starts and finishes in Padstow and is designed for all a..

The Drogo 10 is a challenging 10-mile (16 km) fell race held annually at Castle Drogo near Exeter, Devon. The multi-terrain course features approximately 1,760 feet (535 meters) of climbing, offering runners stunning views of the Teign Valley. The route includes steep descents, woodland paths, river..

The Cardinham Twilight 5 & 10 Mile is a unique trail running event held in Cardinham Woods near Bodmin, Great Britain. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that takes runners through the deep, dark trails of the woods at twilight. The event requ..

The Budleigh Blister, organized by Exmouth Harriers, is an approximately 10-mile off-road running event held in Budleigh Salterton. Starting from Budleigh Cricket Club, the race offers participants a scenic course featuring stunning natural surroundings. All finishers receive a memento to commemorat..

Based at Ilfracombe Football Club in Ilfracombe, North Devon, The Combe Crawler is an 8.5-mile (13.6 km) cross-country trail race celebrated for its steep coastal paths, woodland tracks and grassy fields set against dramatic scenery. The event has a reputation as a tough but fun challenge that attra..

Night on the Edge is an exciting night running event featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race along the stunning Cornish SW Coast Path. The course starts at Cremyll, traverses through Cawsand, and reaches Rame Head Chapel for the Half Marathon. Participants can also join Canix races, which involv..

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 possible on a scenic, undulating out-and-back course along..

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, undulating old disused train line, fully paved and classifi..

The Siblyback Santa Scamper is a festive, family-friendly running event held around Siblyback Lake in Liskeard, Great Britain. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, it offers three timed distances: 9.6 km, 4.8 km, and a 2.5 km fun run. The event is Christmas-themed and canicross-friendly, welcoming runn..

Fordh Sen Mighal is a popular Cornwall-based running event held in early December. The point-to-point race runs along the European cultural route from Lelant to Marazion, taking in landmarks such as Trencrom and Ludgvan for scenic views of the Cornish countryside. The course is a multi-terrain trail..

Race The Light is a winter trail race held at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary in Devon, England, returning for its ninth edition. The event offers an 8.5-mile Classic route through shadowy estuarine trails across the private Flete Estate, finishing with a steep uphill to the finish. A Half Marathon o..

The Fairy Tale Of Newquay, organized by Purple Gecko Events, is a festive coastal trail race held along Cornwall’s North Coast, finishing at Porth Beach, Newquay. The event offers a 15-mile Long Half and a 30-mile Ultramarathon, with optional Canicross entries. Runners register in Newquay, start poi..

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 New Year’s Eve, this community-focused event provides a spi..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train line surfaced entirely with tarmac, classifying it as a roa..