Trail Running calendar near Venford Reservoir 2026-2027

Timed races from 2.5 km to a half marathon take place at Scorrier House on 23 August 2026, alongside a five hour endurance event called Scorriergeddon. On-site food, music and awards are part of the event.

A children's fun run organised by Afan Valley Swimming Club on 23 August, covering approximately 1 mile of mixed grass and tarmac with uphill and downhill sections. Entry includes a finishers' medal and a bag of sweets.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park near Plymouth with 8 mile two lap and 4 mile one lap courses; canicross options are available and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Point-to-point ultras along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff, offered as 44- and 33-mile options with self-navigation, live tracking, indoor aid stations, and on-route support.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake on 29 August 2026 with 10K and 5K courses plus canicross options; off-road routes, lake views, camping and race-day facilities are available.

A timed backyard ultra in Devon and Cornwall where runners complete repeated hourly laps of 4.167 miles until one remains. Camping and basic accessibility facilities are included and entry fees support Bowel Cancer West.

An 8 hour timed event on 29 August 2026 at Bridestowe with laps of 5.3 km on a scenic former train line. Flexible arrival and multiple laps are allowed within the event window; finishers who complete a lap can collect a medal.

An eight hour timed event in Bridestowe with a TUGG start system and 5.3 km laps on a scenic disused railway route. Participants may complete multiple laps within the time limit and finishers receive a medal.

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.

An eight hour timed loop event in Bridestowe on an out and back 5.3 km route along an old disused train line, with flexible start under a Turn Up Get Going system. Entry is limited to 70 and entrants must be at least 18 years old.

A coastal festival near Hope Cove, Devon combining trail races from 5k to ultra with swim runs, a sea swim, camping, family activities, forest school and evening music.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

An off-road Dartmoor challenge offering a 50 km Okehampton to Ivybridge route and a 30 km option from Postbridge, run across open moorland with staffed checkpoints and Mountain Leader support.

A single lap, off-road moorland race of about 6 miles that starts and finishes at Haytor Rock. The route crosses rugged terrain with steep climbs and descents, a water station near Hound Tor, a 350-runner limit and charity support.

Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A multi-duration trail event at Tehidy Woods on 12 September 2026, using a marked 4 mile loop. Runners choose from 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats and compete on a hilly, technical woodland course.

A high-level 10.5-mile trail race around southern Dartmoor, touching Ryder's Hill and ascending Red Lake Volcano, with rough, rocky and boggy terrain and almost 650 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Scorriton.

A 5.25 km off road fell race on Dartmoor with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. The course requires self navigation with compulsory checkpoints and includes separate marked junior races and category prizes.

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.