Trail Running calendar near Princetown 2025-2026

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the scenic Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra marathon, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coastal Path, featuring clifftop trails, 19..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring approximately 4,000 feet of ascent. Organized by Sidmouth Running Club, this event offers both a full solo or relay race (teams of 2-4 runners) and a shorter, tou..

Freedom Racing's KVK Solo is a vertical ascent running event staged from Perranporth Airfield, near St Agnes in Cornwall. The challenge comprises two laps on a purpose-built course designed to total 1000 meters of ascent—a true 'Kilometer of Vert'—within a 15-mile circuit that also includes about 10..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging 112-mile non-stop race across Devon, England, following the scenic Two Moors Way from Wembury in the south to Lynmouth on the north coast. The route crosses two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, with a 38-hour time limit. The event also off..

Run Like Hell is a coastal trail race in Cornwall, covering 13 km on a multi-terrain route along the North coast cliffs. The course runs from The Hells Mouth Coffee House, out along rugged paths to the bay at Portreath and back, offering dramatic sea views and varied elevation. It’s a fast but deman..

Smugglers Way is a supported, self-navigation trail run across Cornwall, starting in the coastal village of Boscastle and finishing in Looe on the south coast. The route travels from the north coast through the interior, crossing Bodmin Moor and Brown Willy, then along wooded valleys and tors to the..

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..

The Butcombe Trail Ultra is a challenging trail ultramarathon held in the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. It features two self-navigation race distances: 50 miles and 50 kilometers, both following a mostly off-road route that criss-crosses scenic countryside..

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course offers diverse terrain including..

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..

Boconnoc 5 Mile, organised by East Cornwall Harriers, is a 5-mile race set on the Boconnoc Estate in East Cornwall. The course weaves a mix of unmade paths, woodland trails and select road sections, with the Race HQ located in the estate courtyard. Held on a Wednesday evening as part of the Boconnoc..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportunities to..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon held in Somerset, UK, combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into a 100-mile race with 9,538 feet of elevation. The course features diverse landscapes including canal paths, coastal trails, limestone formations, and Somerset’s highest..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon, held in Sidmouth, Devon, follows the scenic Sid Valley Ring walking route. The 22km course features an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes, footpaths, and picturesque villages such as Sidbury, Harcombe, and Salcombe Regis. Runners experience a climb to 236..

Endurancelife Exmoor is a challenging trail running event set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. It offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.3 miles), marathon (26.5 miles), and ultra marathon (31.8 miles), each featuring significant ascents rang..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). This 13.1-mile, fully marked trail course blends killer hills, a Quarry section known as “The Hill of Doom,” a technical downhill forestry stretch, and a climb to Mount..

Race The Tide is a trail running event held at the scenic Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. It offers three challenging race distances: a Long Marathon of nearly 29 miles, a Long Half-Marathon of 15.5 miles, and an 8.5-mile Watery Woodland Trail. The courses feature a mix of private footpaths..

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails, organized by OuterEdge Events, is a rugged trail challenge along the North Devon and Cornish coastline. The event offers three distances: Ultra (Westward Ho! to Bude, 37 miles), Marathon (Clovelly to Bude), and Sixteen (Hartland Quay to Bude). The Marathon starts at Clovelly ha..

Endurancelife's Classic Quarter 2026 is a 44-mile ultra along the South West Coast Path from Lizard Point to Lands End in Cornwall. The route hugs the south Cornish coast, with dramatic cliffs, steep climbs, and Atlantic exposure, delivering a quintessential coastal challenge with about 5,531 feet o..