Trail Running calendar near Rackenford 2026-2027

Traverse the remote wilds of Dartmoor in this supported 30 km or 50 km winter challenge. Open to both runners and walkers, the off road route takes you through the most beautiful and rugged landscapes of the North Moor.

Races in Bath that run through two restored railway tunnels, featuring distances from 500 m family Colourburst to an ultramarathon and a start and finish at Brickfields Park.

A night trail event near South Brent offering 9 mile and 5 mile routes across trail and Dartmoor moorland, with a marked course, on-course beacons called the King and Queen of the Night, catering, live music and a shared sauna.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with lap counting for half marathon, marathon and ultra. Finishers receive a medal and a goody bag, with vegan options available.

Marked trail runs in the Black Mountains from Crickhowell, Powys, with 10, 20 and 40 mile options, stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and cut off times of 5, 8 and 16 hours respectively.

A winter ultra around Bristol along the Community Forest Path, offered as a 45-mile full loop or 30-mile partial loop run anti-clockwise. The event is self-navigated with GPX files, checkpoints, chip timing and mandatory kit requirements.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

Experience the iconic Jurassic Coast on this unique trail run from Swanage to Corfe Castle, featuring scenic chalk paths and a vintage steam train journey back to the start.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km route options through Bath and nearby countryside, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, and a finisher medal and T shirt.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse starting at Trenchford Reservoir and finishing near Tavistock, using live GPS tracking and three checkpoints. Solo and pairs entries allowed with a 10 hour cut off.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Trail event in Hurn Forest offering distances from 5K up to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km out and back lap. Aid and drinks are available at lap start and finish and 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A multi-distance sequence at Dare Valley Country Park where runners complete five races totaling 79.7 miles within 24 hours, with separate results for each race plus a combined time.

Two ultramarathon options on the Beacons Way in the United Kingdom on 24 to 25 July 2027. Organised by GB ULTRAS LTD and part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live GPS tracking.

A *54 mile* ultramarathon from Liskeard to Truro on 21 July 2029, organized by Ultra Running. Entry options include a standard place and a package with a race t shirt and a hi viz jacket.

A mostly off road 10 km race beside the River Dart with Race HQ at Totnes Leisure Centre. A separate 1 mile fun run takes place around Borough Park.