Trail Running calendar near Thorncombe 2026-2027

An informal Dartmoor trail run from Castle Drogo around the Teign Valley on 19 July 2026. About *11 ish* on good tracks at a social pace, with paid National Trust parking and a recommendation to wear trail shoes.

A 100 km self navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 3178 m of ascent, following the Beacons Way. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria including prior 50 mile ultramarathon experience and map and compass skills, places ar..

A 100 mile self navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, live GPS tracking and 10 checkpoints. Entrants must meet experience and kit criteria and places are limited to 250.

A multi-distance trail running event in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25–26 July 2026, offering routes from 12 km to 110 km with marked courses, on-course support, camping and UTMB Index classifications.

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.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

A fell race at Cwm, Ebbw Vale covering 9.3 km with 549 m of climb. Partially waymarked, the route includes an anticlockwise loop around Y Domen Fawr and is part of the South Wales Series.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 around West Looe, through Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods and back along the estuary. Starts and finishes at the Millpool Centre; organised by Looe Lions Club with proceeds to local charities.

Two Dartmoor trail races finish at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both fully marked and marshalled with aid stations, finisher medals, coach transfers and camping available.

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.

An inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth with giant inflatables, music zones, medals and multiple lap distances from 2.5 km to 15 km. Family friendly with a child to adult ratio and on-site facilities including water, toilets and parking.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A fell race from Llanthony Show Ground with a senior course of 6.3 km and 350 m ascent, plus a programme of junior races. The route leaves the show field, climbs through farmland and bracken, joins Offa's Dyke path, and returns via a steep..

A five mile multi terrain race in the rolling hills around Shave Cross and Pilsdon on 1 August 2026, limited to 70 entrants. Awards for category winners and medals for all finishers, minimum age 12.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A four mile evening run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with all entry fees given to the charity, pottery mementos for participants and prizes for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.