Trail Running calendar near Polzeath 2026-2027

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A multi-distance route across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth on 17-18 April 2027. Options include 112 miles non stop, 100 km, 75 km and an Exmoor marathon with self navigation and live GPS tracking.

A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.

Trail races from Caffyns Farm, Lynton, through Exmoor National Park with five routes from 5 km to a 56 km ultra. Expect coastal paths, moorland and technical terrain with substantial elevation.

A 5k obstacle event at Stithians Showground where participants climb, crawl and slide over gravel and grass terrain. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 50-mile trail ultra around Minehead on 8 May 2027, featuring about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cut-off. The route mixes coastline, ancient woodland and moorland and starts and finishes at West Somerset College.

Trail running event at Martinhoe in Exmoor National Park on 8 May 2027 with 10K to ultra distances across moorland, woods and coastline. Points from each finish count toward the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

Trail races at Roadford Lake in Devon include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, canicross options and kids races, with chip timing, medals and finish line refreshments. Parking is charged at £5 per car.

A 13.1 mile waymarked trail run across Cornwall on 22 May 2027 from Portreath to Devoran Quay. Canicross is welcome, there is a midway checkpoint, timing via ST App Service, and an optional minibus return to Portreath.

A trail event at Flete Estate, Mothecombe, offering three marked races across estate tracks, estuary and coastal paths with aid stations, compulsory kit rules, first aid and a bespoke finishers' medal.

The Endurancelife | Classic Quarter will take place in Lizard on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run 44 miles.

Rame Head Race offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and canicross on a scenic coastal loop around Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula. Two laps equal a half marathon and four laps a marathon with on site camping and a short ferry connection available.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park combining long distance walks, trail runs and shorter family and kids routes with evening talks and social gatherings.

A timed trail festival at Newnham Park with a 5 mile loop, 12/24/36 hour solo, pairs and team events, plus a timed kids race and participant camping.

A 10 mile looped multi‑terrain race from Lands End along Cornish coast paths and inland trails, with varied surfaces, a four hour cut off, finishers' medals and prizes for top finishers.

A 13.5 mile trail race on Lundy Island that traverses coastal and cliff-top trails. Raceboat entries include a day return ferry; non Raceboat entrants must arrange their own travel. Mandatory kit and a 3.75 hour time limit apply.

Timed loop event at Tehidy Woods on 11 September 2027 where runners cover laps of a 4 mile circuit within chosen durations. Categories run for 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours and the most laps in each category wins.

A smaller challenge walk on Dartmoor on 19 September 2027, the third in the Dartmoor Diaries series hosted by LDWA Cornwall and Devon. Navigation skills are required and entrants receive route descriptions and GPX files in advance.

A coastal marathon and ultra along the Cornwall coast from Pendeen to Godrevy with mixed terrain, steep climbs and significant elevation gain. Runners may finish in darkness; crew are permitted but support runners are not.

A point to point road and coastal race from Lelant to Marazion in Cornwall on 4 December 2027, organised by Bys Vyken Events. Affiliated and non affiliated entries are available and the event holds an ARC permit.