Trail Running calendar near Sidmouth 2026-2027

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultramarathons on 18 and 19 July 2026 follow Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay, offering 100, 50 and 30 mile options across beaches, dunes, cliffs and forest with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026 with optional weekend camping. The course crosses fields, tracks and wild flowers, has a 64 runner limit, and a stated entry fee of £10.

A one lap trail fun run on private farmland near Blandford Forum, held alongside the Bell Plod with a separate medal. Limited to 100 entrants, minimum age four, with a weekend camping option.

A two lap, undulating trail event on privately owned farmland near Blandford Forum. The Apple Plod 10K.ish welcomes runners and walkers, has limited entry, and offers optional camping over the weekend.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

A traditional off-road fell race on 19 July 2026 at Selworthy Beacon, about 4 miles with 1000 ft ascent and self-navigation required; entry is £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members.

A 100-mile inaugural team relay around South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for category awards while event profits support two local charities.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Central Park, Plymouth featuring mixed surfaces, climb-crawl-slide challenges and staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older; a minimum fundraising target and an event medal are included.

A 7-mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, with a hilly village lap and countryside sections. Organised by the village fete committee, the event supports local charities and forms part of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Race Series.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

An evening multi-terrain 5.75 mile run based at the Millpool Centre in West Looe, routed through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods. Mementos for finishers, prizes for overall and local winners, and proceeds support Looe Lions local charities.

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.

Two trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across moorland summits and a 15.5 mile Great Escape from Princetown. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and include finisher medals.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth on 1 August 2026 with multiple distance options, giant inflatables, finishers medals and on-site facilities for participants and spectators.