Trail Running calendar near Thorncombe 2026-2027

A roughly 5 mile trail race at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run on forest tracks, paths and fire roads. The event includes water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's charity.

A 10k trail race in Ansty, Dorchester on 4 July 2026 organised by Tri-Counties Trail Running, with a listed entry fee of £28.50; the Fox Inn, Ansty is named as the local venue.

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

Trail races of 5 or 10 miles through forest tracks and lakeside paths at Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support, and on-site parking.

A timed trail festival at Newnham Park near Plymouth with 12, 24 and 36 hour endurance events on a marked 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, on-site camping, checkpoints and duration-based medals.

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a Friday evening multi terrain race near Corsham on 10 July 2026, featuring a six mile main race and a two kilometre junior race. The event supports local charities and is Trail Running Association licensed.

Start Fitness Exeter 10K 2026 returns to Exeter with a new flat road course across two weekend evenings. Friday focuses on competitive racing and Saturday offers paced groups, finisher medal and professional chip timing.

Self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 in the Black Mountains offering 13 to 50 mile routes with GPX tracks, checkpoints, chip timing, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Southampton on 11 July 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, music zones, a mid route water station and a finisher medal for each participant.

A scenic off-road 10 km and a short fun run take place in Tipton St John on 11 July 2026, following the River Otter and local footpaths. Camping is available on the village playing field and entries are via SiEntries.

Join the Butterfly Run at Parc Taf Bargoed with rock up and run starts across distances from 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac course with a short riverside trail. Staggered starts, aid stations and an optional supersized spinning medal awai..

This unique 50 km coastal trail run in Dorset features a fun challenge: try to finish before the runner designated as "the Ferry." The scenic out-and-back course passes landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. All participants recei..

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A new completely off road 15 mile run and walk between Rackenford and Chulmleigh in North Devon. The marked route crosses fields, valleys and river crossings and includes feed stations, first aid, transport and a wooden medal.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds to a local charity. The marked route includes steep climbs, rough footing and marshals along the course.

Form a team and take on a 12 hour night trail challenge through the scenic fields and tracks of a private Dorset farm. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you decide your own distance and earn a finisher medal.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm on 17 July 2026, the Cider 5K.ish takes place across fields and farm tracks with a 90 minute cutoff, limited entry and weekend camping and challenge options.

A 12 hour solo timed trail event at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum offering lap based running on farm tracks and fields, camping over the weekend, a 204 entrant cap and a minimum age of 18.

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.