Trail Running calendar near Venford Reservoir 2026-2027

A three day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End covering up to 78.6 miles with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints, daily transport from event HQ and on course medical support.

A supported trail ultramarathon of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor, with over 2000 metres of ascent and three staffed checkpoints. The route follows the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton and includes GPS support and medical c..

A six hour timed event around the Lower Otter valley where entrants complete as many 4.4 km loops as possible. Open to runners and walkers with solo and pairs relay options and an aid station after every loop.

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.

A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.

A largely off road 10 mile multi terrain race at Stover School near Newton Abbot, routing through Stover Country Park and nearby fields, with a 1 mile fun run, age and safety rules, on course cutoff and prizes for multiple categories.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

A circumnavigation event in South Hams, Devon offering 100 mile, 44 mile and marathon routes along the South Hams Way and coastal paths, with multiple checkpoints, GPS trackers and a paid ferry crossing.

An LDWA members only long-distance event of about 50 miles from Crowcombe Village Hall in two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks, with mandatory kit, a live tracker requirement and significant ascent.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap every hour and choose distances from 10k to ultramarathon. The final lap decides the winners and all participants receive wooden medals.

A 5 mile mixed terrain race around Restormel Castle and Lostwithiel, mostly on trails with over 1000 ft of climbing. It starts and finishes at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery and is part of the Cornwall MTRS.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A scenic multi-terrain 10 mile race around Colyton with about 80% off-road trails, steep woodland climbs through Ox Woods and Morganhayes, two water stations and a finishers medal plus post-race refreshments.

A multi terrain trail event in Stockland, East Devon on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across fields, lanes and river crossings, with village hall HQ and on site refreshments.

Trail races at Oxwich Bay with a self-navigated half marathon plus marked 10k and 5k routes. The event is postponed and a new date will be announced.

A coastal endurance format at Perranporth that runs for 12 hours plus one rounds on three to four mile loops. Time targets are revealed at each round and failing a requirement leads to elimination.

Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.

A two-day obstacle weekend at Scorrier House Estate with 10 km, 5 km, 2.5 km and dog-friendly K9 routes, featuring mud, water and designed obstacles; finishers receive a medal and event photos.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.