Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2026-2027

A timed 8 hour event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with flexible arrival under a TUGG system. Laps are 5.3 km on an old train line, places are limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.

An eight hour timed out-and-back challenge on an old disused train line in Bridestowe on 31 August 2026, with **5.3 km** laps, a 70-person capacity and medals for finishers who complete their final lap within the time limit.

A coastal festival near Hope Cove, Devon combining trail races from 5k to ultra with swim runs, a sea swim, camping, family activities, forest school and evening music.

A 42 km multi island trail marathon across the Isles of Scilly with boat transfers, marked coastal routes and organised support. Entry is limited to 150 runners and competitors must be self sufficient with a minimum of three litres of water..

A fully supported cross-country challenge across Dartmoor offering 50 km and 30 km routes with staffed checkpoints, map and GPS support, and Mountain Leaders providing navigation and first aid.

Experience a challenging 6 mile moorland race across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor including steep climbs and woodland trails. This historic off road event finishes with a fast downhill run at the iconic Haytor Rock.

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 coastal trail across the five inhabited Isles of Scilly with boat transfers and technical coastal paths. The race is self sufficient, uses pace based cut offs, and is limited to 150 participants.

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.

A multi-duration trail event at Tehidy Woods on 12 September 2026, using a marked 4 mile loop. Runners choose from 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats and compete on a hilly, technical woodland course.

A high level 10.5 mile trail race across rocky, boggy Dartmoor terrain, featuring an ascent of the Red Lake Volcano and a touch of Ryder's Hill. The route is fully marked and marshaled and requires runners to be at least 17 years old.

A short fell race on Dartmoor of just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. Junior races are available with marked short routes and low entry fees.

A multi-terrain running event at the Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club, featuring 10K, 5K and 1K races, with marshalled routes, medical cover and finishers' awards for each distance.

An eight miles town to tide charity run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's fun run and an event village. Funds raised support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope campaign.

A 10 km multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Crownhill, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two-lap route runs through Woodland Woods and quiet roads and finishes at an event village with refreshments and commemorative medals.

A roughly 10 km multi-terrain run around Crediton, mostly off road on footpaths, fields and quiet lanes. The course is signposted, offers water at 5 km and the finish, and includes medals, goody bags and category prizes.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

At Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026, MacTuffX combines ten strength Xercises with repeated runs across Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, offers a LITE weight division, and requires participants to be 18 or over.