Trail Running calendar near Salcombe 2026-2027

Flat canal races from Tiverton on the Grand Western Canal with Marathon, Half, 10k and a March-only 20 mile option; cupless event with finisher medals.

The Way of the Dead (a Dartmoor Traverse East to West) will take place in Devon on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run 50 kilometers.

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.

Coastal 5 km and 10 km races in Exmouth starting and finishing at Sideshore, with mixed terrain, beach and cliff sections, finishers medal options, and funds raised for the Sideshore Project.

Challenge event with 20 mile and 30 mile routes across Dorset downland and river valleys, starting from Cerne Abbas Village Hall on 21 March 2027.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

Multi terrain event on the South West Coast Path offering a 50 km ultra and a 13.1 mile half with significant ascent, aid stations and mandatory kit.

A 22 mile trail race along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, with relay and Sidmouth to Seaton options and on course aid stations.

The Green Lantern will take place in Exeter on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run between 9 and 14 miles.

Seven hour timed road event on a measured 5.3 km out and back lap along a former train line near Exmouth, limited to 75 places and with a minimum age of 18.

Coastal 15 km out and back trail race from Portreath Beach along Cornwall's north cliffs, in its fifth year with entries from £16 and a three hour cut off.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A multi-distance route across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth on 17-18 April 2027. Options include 112 miles non stop, 100 km, 75 km and an Exmoor marathon with self navigation and live GPS tracking.

A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.

A 10 km multi terrain route from Selworthy Beacon down technical trails finishing on Minehead Beach with views over the Bristol Channel and Exmoor National Park.

Seven hour canal challenge near Sampford Peverell with a flat 6.55 mile out and back lap plus a separate 10k option, medals and prizes for top finishers.

Multi terrain marathon and half marathon in Bodmin on 25 April 2027, following The Bodmin Way with aid stations at local churches.

A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.

A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.