Trail Running calendar near Woodbury 2026-2027

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners pick their distance from a 3km minimum. The event features a cupcake magnet medal, a baking competition, aid tables with vegan options, and free parking.

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 urban to trail 8 mile loop from Bournemouth Square through Meyrick Park, fully signed with a midcourse aid station and modest elevation. A 10 week social training programme run by Sole Clinic supports runners preparing for the event.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler looped courses with canicross categories. Entries run from 15 October 2025 to 27 August 2026 and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake include 10K and 5K runs with canicross options. The event is part of a bank holiday sports festival and offers camping, parking, finishers medals, event photos, and chip timing.

A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall on 29 to 30 August 2026 where runners complete a fixed **4.167 mile** loop every hour on the hour until one person remains. Entry fee £95, minimum age 18, camping included.

Train ing Challenge on 29 August 2026 in Bridestowe is an eight hour timed off road event on a former train line. Participants complete 5.3 km laps and may do multiple laps within the permitted time.

A timed 8 hour event on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with flexible arrival under a TUGG system. Laps are 5.3 km on an old train line, places are limited to 70 and finishers receive a medal.

An eight hour timed out-and-back challenge on an old disused train line in Bridestowe on 31 August 2026, with **5.3 km** laps, a 70-person capacity and medals for finishers who complete their final lap within the time limit.

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

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 guided 30 mile trail ultra from Knoll Beach, Swanage, tracing the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with notable stops at Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Group navigation, kit list and car parking provided; cost £45.

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.

A supported off-road challenge across Dartmoor with 50 km and 30 km options, GPS tracker hire, checkpoints, and Mountain Leaders to assist with navigation and safety.

A single lap off road moorland race of about 6 miles starting and finishing at Haytor Rock, with steep climbs, woodland sections and a stream crossing. Entry is limited to 350 runners and the event supports the Moor Trees charity.

An overnight supported trail event along the ancient Saints Way from Fowey to Padstow and back, with seven manned checkpoints, mandatory kit and issued GPS trackers. Cut off is 17.5 hours and the minimum age is 18.

A community race at Warminster Town Park with 10 km, 3 km and a 1.2 km family, wheelchair and buggy friendly fun run on country lanes and trails, medals for finishers and prizes for top places.

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.

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.