Trail Running calendar near Portmellon 2026-2027

A multi distance running event at Scorrier House in Redruth on 23 August 2026, offering short races, a half marathon and a five hour endurance challenge; food stalls, a bar and on site entertainment are part of the day.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler looped courses with canicross categories. Entries run from 15 October 2025 to 27 August 2026 and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall on 29 to 30 August 2026 where runners complete a fixed **4.167 mile** loop every hour on the hour until one person remains. Entry fee £95, minimum age 18, camping included.

An 8 hour timed challenge on Saturday 29 August 2026 along an old disused train line, with flexible arrival under the TUGG system and **5.3k** laps. Entry is limited to 70 places and multiple price categories are available.

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe featuring 5.3 km laps on an out and back route along a disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 and the minimum age is 18.

An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with repeated *5.3k* laps along a scenic disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 participants, minimum age 18, with medals for finishers.

A multi-day outdoor festival in Hope Cove, Devon combining coastal trail races from 5k to ultra, swim runs and a sea swim, with camping, family activities, forest school, live music and speakers.

A 42 km multi island marathon across four islands with boat transfers and ferry transitions that consider tides, finishing with 5 km on St Mary’s. The race is self-sufficient, requires starting with 3 litres of water and is limited to 150 p..

A mainly off road 50 km ultra with a 30 km challenge option across Dartmoor from Okehampton to Ivybridge, featuring moorland terrain, notable tors and river crossings, GPX and map support, checkpoints with refreshments and guided leaders.

A single lap off road moorland race of about 6 miles starting and finishing at Haytor Rock, with steep climbs, woodland sections and a stream crossing. Entry is limited to 350 runners and the event supports the Moor Trees charity.

Two ultramarathon options along the Saints Way Trail on 5 September 2026 in Looe, Cornwall. Choose a 28 Miles coast to coast stage or the 56 Miles return Ricochet, with GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and required kit.

A 60 km coastal trail across the five inhabited Isles of Scilly with boat transfers and technical coastal paths. Entry is limited to 150 runners and cut offs are based on a 7:30 min per km pace.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A multi-duration trail event at Tehidy Woods on 12 September 2026, using a marked 4 mile loop. Runners choose from 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats and compete on a hilly, technical woodland course.

A 10th edition 10.5 mile trail race across southern Dartmoor with almost 650 m of ascent, touching Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The route includes river and clapper bridge crossings, boggy and technical ground and finishes in Scor..

A short fell race on Dartmoor of just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. Junior races are available with marked short routes and low entry fees.

A multi-terrain running event at the Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club, featuring 10K, 5K and 1K races, with marshalled routes, medical cover and finishers' awards for each distance.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish; proceeds support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign.

Storm the Fort is a 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap route uses grass, wooded paths and quiet roads and finishes at Woodland Fort with medals and post-race refreshments.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..