Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2025-2026

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and finishing in Budleigh Salterton, England, the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh. The course traverses quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, hidden footpaths, the Otter Valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast, and a dism..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a trail running event set in the scenic village of Polzeath on the rugged North Cornwall coast. The event features four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), Half Marathon (13.6 miles), Marathon (26.5 miles), and Ultra (31.7 miles), all starting on Polzeath's golden beach. Runn..

Haldon Night is a winter night-time trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter (Bullers Hill, Kennford, EX6 7XR). The program features a single-loop 10K and a 5K for adults, plus 1K and 2K races for kids (with adults able to run with children). There’s also a 10K canicross option.Ra..

The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB will take place in Coverack from Friday 23 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 101 miles.

Pagan Trails is a challenging running event set in the picturesque Dartmoor region, specifically in Chagford. Participants can choose between two distances: a Marathon of over 28 miles and a Half Marathon exceeding 14 miles, both featuring significant elevation gains. The routes take runners past an..

Endurancelife South Devon is a renowned trail running event set in the stunning South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting at Start Point, the event offers challenging distances including a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, featuring rugged coastal terrain with jagged r..

The Pagan Midwinter Marathon, held in Chagford, Devon, is a challenging trail running event set in the mythical, pagan landscapes of Dartmoor. Scheduled for January 24, 2026, it offers two distances: a marathon of over 28 miles with more than 1500 meters of ascent, and a half marathon exceeding 14 m..

The Haldon Winter Series is a trail running event held in the scenic Haldon Forest, Devon. It offers a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere suitable for all abilities, with fully marked courses and water points. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 2.5K, 5K, and 10K runs, with opti..

Exeter Half Marathon & Riverside 5 Miles is a two-day running event in Exeter, beginning at Piazza Terracina on Haven Road. The half marathon features a two-lap, 13.1-mile course that winds along the historic Quayside and around Riverside Valley Park, finishing at Haven Banks. The Riverside 5 Miles..

The Wild & Mild Night Run is a challenging trail race held in South Brent, UK, featuring 9-mile and 5-mile distances across trail and open moorland. The course begins with a mainly uphill stretch along the river to Shipley Bridge, followed by a tarmac section before entering Dartmoor. Runners naviga..

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distances: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km option. Participants run or walk from south to north across some of the most remote and wild parts of the moors, including landmarks like Red Lake, th..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three challenging races: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. The courses traverse rugged Dartmoor terrain with grassy, rocky, and occasionally mu..

Cousin Jack is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, UK, featuring two race options: the Classic Jack and the Ultra Jack. The Classic Jack is an 18-mile point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, traversing rugged coastal terrain with muddy fields, rocky headlands, steep paths, and b..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring approximately 4,000 feet of ascent. Organized by Sidmouth Running Club, this event offers both a full solo or relay race (teams of 2-4 runners) and a shorter, tou..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race held at Perranporth Airfield near St Agnes, Cornwall. The event features a challenging 15-mile course consisting of two laps designed to achieve a total of 1000 meters of ascent and descent across scenic inland hills and coastal paths. As the fir..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging 112-mile non-stop race across Devon, England, following the scenic Two Moors Way from Wembury in the south to Lynmouth on the north coast. The route crosses two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, with a 38-hour time limit. The event also off..

Run Like Hell is a coastal trail race in Cornwall, covering 13 km on a multi-terrain route along the North coast cliffs. The course runs from The Hells Mouth Coffee House, out along rugged paths to the bay at Portreath and back, offering dramatic sea views and varied elevation. It’s a fast but deman..

The Smugglers Way will take place in Boscastle on Saturday 25 April 2026. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events.