Trail Running calendar near Rock 2026-2027

Train ing Challenge on 29 August 2026 in Bridestowe is an eight hour timed off road event on a former train line. Participants complete 5.3 km laps and may do multiple laps within the permitted time.

A timed 8 hour event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with flexible arrival under a TUGG system. Laps are 5.3 km on an old train line, places are limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.

An eight hour timed out-and-back challenge on an old disused train line in Bridestowe on 31 August 2026, with **5.3 km** laps, a 70-person capacity and medals for finishers who complete their final lap within the time limit.

A coastal festival near Hope Cove, Devon combining trail races from 5k to ultra with swim runs, a sea swim, camping, family activities, forest school and evening music.

A 42 km multi island trail marathon across the Isles of Scilly with boat transfers, marked coastal routes and organised support. Entry is limited to 150 runners and competitors must be self sufficient with a minimum of three litres of water..

A supported off-road challenge across Dartmoor with 50 km and 30 km options, GPS tracker hire, checkpoints, and Mountain Leaders to assist with navigation and safety.

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.

An overnight supported trail event along the ancient Saints Way from Fowey to Padstow and back, with seven manned checkpoints, mandatory kit and issued GPS trackers. Cut off is 17.5 hours and the minimum age is 18.

A 60 km coastal trail across the five inhabited Isles of Scilly with boat transfers and technical coastal paths. The race is self sufficient, uses pace based cut offs, and is limited to 150 participants.

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 multi-terrain approximately 10 km run near Crediton with mostly off road footpaths, fields and farm lanes. The course is signposted, includes water stations, and returns to Queen Elizabeth School as race headquarters.

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..

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.