Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2025-2026

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal ultramarathon and long half marathon held in December 2025 along Cornwall's North Coast. Participants can choose between a 15-mile long half marathon or a 30-mile ultramarathon, starting and finishing at Porth Beach. The event features self-navigation al..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth, Devon. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, 5.3 km out-and-back course along a scenic, disused train line, fully paved and accurately measured as a road race. Participants of all abili..

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and finishing in Budleigh Salterton, England. The course explores the birthplace and childhood countryside of Sir Walter Raleigh, featuring quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, footpaths, the Otter Valley, High Peak, th..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a trail running event set in the scenic village of Polzeath on the rugged North Cornwall coast. The races start on Polzeath's golden beach and traverse miles of unspoilt coastline, including the stunning Pentire Peninsula, peaceful fishing villages, and picturesque va..

Haldon Night is a winter night trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, Devon. It features single-loop courses for 10K and 5K distances, with the 10K also offering a canicross option. The event includes fun children’s races of 1K (ages 3-7) and 2K (ages 8-11), with younger kids al..

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.

The Pagan Midwinter Marathon is a challenging trail running event held in Chagford, located in the north-eastern corner of Dartmoor, Devon. Set in midwinter, the event offers two distances: a marathon of over 28 miles with more than 1500 meters of ascent, and a half marathon exceeding 14 miles with..

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, it offers challenging distances including 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, featuring a mix of jagged coastal rocks and idyllic san..

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 Red Lake, the sources of th..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three race options: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Hammer Half Marathon offers over 800m of ascent, wh..

Cousin Jack is a challenging trail running event held in Cornwall, featuring two race options: the Classic Jack, an 18-mile point-to-point race from St Just to St Ives, and the Ultra Jack, a demanding 35-mile out-and-back course from St Ives to Cape Cornwall and back. The Classic route showcases the..

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, England. Known for its tough terrain and approximately 4,000 feet of ascent, it was once ranked the 9th best race in the UK by Runners World. The event offers two race opti..

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 an equal descent, traversing inland hills and coastal paths. As..

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra route starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over multi-terrain trails, including scenic coastal p..

Run Like Hell is a 13km (8.2 miles) coastal trail race held along the rugged North cliffs of Cornwall, starting at The Hells Mouth Coffee House. The well-maintained footpath offers a fast yet challenging multi-terrain course, designed as an out-and-back route. The event fosters a spirited atmosphere..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a scenic running event hosted by East Cornwall Harriers at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall. Scheduled for May 6, 2026, this race features a 5-mile course that combines unmade paths, woodland trails, and some road sections, offering runners a varied and picturesque rou..