Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2026-2027

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Join the 10th anniversary Dartmoor Volcano Race, a rugged 10.5 mile trail across rocky, boggy high moorland and a volcano summit. Expect technical terrain, big views and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Barney to Beach on 13 Sept 2026 for a scenic 8 mile run from Barnstaple to Crow Point along the Tarka Trail, with a 1 mile kids fun run. Finish festival with live music, medals and family fun supporting Families in Grief.

A community run along the Exe Valley Way from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra and a team relay with shorter sections. The event highlights Exe salmon and works with river restoration partners.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Two supported trail races around Dartmoor in October: the 100 mile Full Circle circumnavigates the moor, while the 51 mile Granite 50 tackles the eastern section. Expect rugged moorland, night running and hearty checkpoints.

Take on the Atlantic Coast Challenge along the rugged South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End, choosing one, two or all three days of stunning coastal trails. Expect wild scenery, steep climbs and a finisher's medal plus a Corn..

Take on wild Dartmoor with two supported trail races in October 2026: the Full Circle 100 around the moor and the Granite 50 across eastern trails. Scenic moorland, riverside paths and manned checkpoints promise a memorable and rugged adven..

Take on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in Budleigh Salterton, completing as many scenic 4.4 km loops as you can around the Lower Otter valley. Open to runners and walkers with solo or pairs entries and on site aid, cafe and showers.

Take on East Devon's coast and commons in a self navigation trail challenge from Budleigh Salterton. Half, marathon or ultra options for solo runners or pairs with GPS tracking and on site facilities.

Sibelco Templer Ten on 4 Oct 2026 at Stover School is a scenic 10 mile multi terrain run about 90 percent off road through Stover Country Park. Entries are capped at 325 and often sell out, with medals for all finishers.

Explore Devon's stunning coast and Dartmoor with the South Hams Ultra this October 2026, offering 100 mile, 44 mile and marathon trail options. Expect tidal and ferry crossings, rugged terrain and big views for runners seeking a true advent..

Devon Trail Races at Roadford Lake offer scenic but testing trails with 10K and half marathon routes plus canicross entries. Enjoy marshalled courses, a quirky bottle opener finisher medal and a fun post race atmosphere.

The Cornish Marathon takes runners on a scenic circular route from Pensilva through Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley, finishing at the Millenium Centre. Expect about 2200 ft of climbing, a warm community vibe, and support for local charitie..

Take on the rugged South West Coast Path at the North Coast 110 Exmoor Coast Ultra, a self navigated coastal series finishing in Minehead. Five distances promise epic cliffs, rolling estuaries and GPS tracking for a memorable adventure.

Run the rugged Oxwich Bay coastline in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with distances from 10K to Ultra. Beach, moor and rock terrain make for a scenic but testing day with on course aid and finishers medals.

Run between iconic Cornish lighthouses on a rugged point to point coastal trail. Choose the marathon or ultra for a challenging mix of cliffs, dunes, rocks and sand with dramatic sea views.

Run the scenic Camel Trail in Padstow at the Lobster Lollop, with distances from 2.5 km to 10 miles and Canicross options. Family friendly event supports the National Lobster Hatchery and offers medals, photos and personalised bibs.

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall with 1K to 10K races and canicross options on varied trails for all ages. Bring a head torch, enjoy cafe food and a bar, and help raise funds for a new playground.