Trail Running calendar near Salcombe 2026-2027

A basecamp trail event on 25 July 2026 around Dunster and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes with covered rest stops, medical teams, camping and GPS tracking.

Two linear trail races across Dartmoor finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club. The Crossing covers 33.5 miles of high moorland with substantial ascent and descent, while The Great Escape covers 15.5 miles from Princetown; both are fully marked a..

A mostly off-road 10K in Totnes on Sunday 2 August 2026, run on a riverside route now measuring about 11 km. The event offers bespoke medals, multiple prize categories, a 1-mile fun run, on-site facilities and local charity support.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

A night trail run at Fyne Court Estate offering 5 km and 10 km routes through parkland and woods. Optional wooden finisher medals are available and online entries close eight days before the event with medal purchases requiring earlier entr..

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Gecko Gathering at Scorrier House in Redruth on 23 August 2026 offers trail races from 2.5 km to a half marathon plus a five hour Scorriergeddon endurance challenge, with a race village, music, food stalls, medals and awards.

Take a scenic single lap around Wimbleball Lake on varied off road trails with a short tarmac crossing, choosing 5K or 10K. Part of the Wimbleball sports festival with canicross entries, chip timing and finisher medals.

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.

Trail runs and walks of 10k, half and full marathon distances take place around The Fleet Lagoon from Bagwell Farm Touring Park. Routes are mainly off road and follow national trails, with proceeds going to small local charities.

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.