Trail Running calendar near Shute 2026-2027

Cross the wild landscape of Dartmoor in this fully supported 50 km or 30 km journey. Open to runners and walkers, the route features remote valleys, ancient tors, and expert guidance from professional Mountain Leaders.

Haytor Heller at Haytor Vale on 5 September 2026 is a fell race organised by Teignbridge Trotters. The route is just under 10 km with 450 m of ascent and marshals at key points, with entry listed at £14 to £16.

Two coast-to-coast ultras along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall offering 28-mile and 56-mile options with live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and required kit; organised by Purple Gecko Events on 5 September 2026.

Experience a unique run through the National Arboretum on solid forest paths. With distances from 1 mile to a half marathon, this event offers a flat course surrounded by thousands of rare tree species.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Experience a 10.5 mile trail race through southern Dartmoor featuring river crossings and the ascent of Red Lake Volcano. This high level route touches the regions highest point on rugged moorland terrain.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience the final race of the summer series at Sourton Tor featuring hilly courses for seniors and marked routes for juniors starting from the village hall.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

Experience a unique multi-terrain race through the private Flete Estate featuring riverside paths and woodland tracks. With distances of 10km, 5km, and a 1km fun run, there is an event for every speed set in spectacular surroundings.

Celebrate 20 years of hope with an 8 mile run or walk from Barnstaple Pannier Market to the shore. Enjoy a scenic route along the Tarka Trail and a festive event village near the finish.

Experience a 10k multi-terrain race through wooded trails and quiet roads in Plymouth. Finish at the historic Woodland Fort to enjoy a family-friendly event village and earn your commemorative medal.

A **10 km** forest run in Moreton Forest featuring mixed tracks, roots, two stiles and a stream, finishing with a final kilometre on a country road. The event is licensed, open to runners aged 16 and over, and awards a finisher medal.

A backyard ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains. Runners repeat hourly laps until one person remains; medals are awarded at 32 miles and trophies go to the final male and female finishers.

BigSky Trails (AIR) is a New Forest trail running event at Hyde Common offering 18 mile, marathon and 50 km ultramarathon routes with marked courses, multiple aid stations, GPX route files and a bag drop.

Technical looped trail set in the New Forest where runners choose their distance on the day, from 5K up to ultra-marathon, with aid stations, facilities and a medal for completing one loop or more.

A coastal trail event near Swanage on 20 September 2026 offering a full marathon and a 16 mile race. The licensed event requires specific safety kit and supports local charities while showcasing the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills.

Experience a historic ten mile trail race through the scenic Doone Valley in Exmoor. This hill focused course offers stunning views and commemorative medals for all finishers in a small field limited to 250 participants.

A single loop *10 km* trail at Woodbury Common with short climbs and stream crossings. Entry is for those aged 16 and over and includes a finisher medal plus prizes for top men and women.