Trail Running calendar near Porth Beach 2026-2027

Trail races of 8 and 4 miles take place at Newnham Park near Plymouth in the evening, with canicross options available. Entry fees are modest and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

A supported cross moor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes from Okehampton via Postbridge to Ivybridge, featuring remote terrain, mountain leader support, checkpoint refreshments and a GPX route for navigation.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

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.

A 10.5 mile trail race on Saturday 12 September 2026 across southern Dartmoor, visiting Ryders Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The marked, marshaled route includes river crossings, bogs, a clapper bridge and an aid station at about 6.3 miles..

Eight mile town to tide run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point on 13 September 2026, with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish. Proceeds support Families in Grief.

Storm the Fort is a 10 km multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap course runs through wooded paths, grass and quiet roads and finishes at the fort with refreshments and commemorative medals.

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.

A 100-mile, supported self-navigation challenge in Cornwall across 26–27 September 2026, featuring 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven checkpoints, with a 39-hour completion window.

A waymarked 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor along the Dartmoor Way. Continuous non stop race with six indoor checkpoints, around 4000 m ascent, GPS tracking, mandatory kit checks and on route food and medical support.

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..

A 51 mile trail race across eastern Dartmoor following the Dartmoor Way, with over 2000 m of ascent and a 15 hour time limit. The route includes three indoor checkpoints, GPS tracking and requires recent trail marathon experience.

A six hour looped race on a 4.4 km circuit through the Lower Otter valley. Solo and pairs relay options, aid station each lap, and event base at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club with cafe and hot showers.

A self-navigation trail event in East Devon offering approximate distances of 21 km, 42 km and 53 km. Options include solo entries, pairs and team slots, with GPS tracking and checkpoint stamps at local trigpoints.

A multi terrain 10 mile race through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, starting and finishing at Stover School on 4 October 2026. The event includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke 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 on October 31, 2026 features a 10K and a half marathon plus canicross options, with chip timing, marked and marshalled trails, feed station, finisher medal and category prizes.

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..

A multi-distance series of self-navigated coastal ultramarathons along the North Coast of the South West peninsula with GPS tracking. Routes run between Hartland Quay, Barnstaple, Combe Martin and Minehead and include sections of Exmoor.