Trail Running calendar near Thorncombe 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra in late August 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour and continue until one runner remains. Camping is included and entry proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

An 8 hour timed challenge on Saturday 29 August 2026 along an old disused train line, with flexible arrival under the TUGG system and **5.3k** laps. Entry is limited to 70 places and multiple price categories are available.

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe featuring 5.3 km laps on an out and back route along a disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 and the minimum age is 18.

An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with repeated *5.3k* laps along a scenic disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 participants, minimum age 18, with medals for finishers.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A multi-day outdoor festival in Hope Cove, Devon combining coastal trail races from 5k to ultra, swim runs and a sea swim, with camping, family activities, forest school, live music and speakers.

A guided 30 miles trail along the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck, visiting Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. The route includes significant climbs and is led by an experienced guide; a kit list is provided.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon along the scenic ridge tops of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales with no time limits and full course support.

A mainly off road 50 km ultra with a 30 km challenge option across Dartmoor from Okehampton to Ivybridge, featuring moorland terrain, notable tors and river crossings, GPX and map support, checkpoints with refreshments and guided leaders.

Haytor Heller is an approximately 6 mile off-road moorland race around Haytor Rock, featuring steep climbs, descents, a stream crossing and two woodland sections. The event has a 350 runner limit, bespoke finisher medals, race photos and su..

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.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

A 50 km multi terrain point to point ultra between Ramsbury Brewery and Renegade Brewery on September 5th 2026, mostly off road with four checkpoints, a 9 hour cut off and a pre event shuttle bus option.

Trail marathon and half-marathon near Andover with hilly terrain to 280 m, marked routes, aid stations and chip timing; includes a Military Cup team competition for serving personnel.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

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.

A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.

Three trail distances through the Coln River valley on 6 September 2026, raising funds for the school’s Big Build Project; routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and finish-line BBQ and cakes.

A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles with roughly 70 m of ascent. The circular course follows canal towpath and local footpaths and features marshals, an aid station and a GPX file for guidance.

The City to Sea will take place in Devon on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.