Trail Running calendar near Woolacombe 2026-2027

A 5.8 km fell race to the summit of Pen y Fan near Brecon with 588 m of ascent, part of the South Wales Series and the 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship; entries are limited and minimum age is over 16.

A 10 km marked trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, organised by Town and Country Harriers, with marshals on course and 50 percent of proceeds donated to a local charity. Categories follow England Athletics guidance.

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.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultras on the Wales Coast Path converging at Cardiff Bay’s Norwegian Church, featuring beaches, dunes, forest singletrack, marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes, entrants must be 13 or older, and the site offers parking, toilets and on-site refreshments.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

A coastal running event on 19 July 2026 between Harlyn Beach and Padstow supporting Padstow Rowing Club. Races include a 10.5 km and a half marathon with personalised bibs, medals for all, and free race photography.

A traditional off road fell race of about 4 miles and 1000 ft of ascent on Exmoor, running from Bossington National Trust car park to Selworthy Beacon and back. Self navigation is required and prizes are awarded in gender and age categories..

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

A Trail 10k at Llys y Fran Lake with varied terrain, lakeside and woodland sections, chip timing and a finisher's medal. The race is the second event in the 2026 RTT Series and includes marked routes and water stations.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A short fell race of 5.54 km with 315 m of ascent, run on a partially marked route that requires navigational skill and prior fell-running experience. Entry on the night costs £3 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

A 7 mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, run on footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes. The hilly course loops the village then heads into local countryside with the start and finish at the village pub.

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 navigated ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m of ascent, 10 checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory mountain navigation skills. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria and carry specified safety kit.

A multi-distance trail ultramarathon in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026. Events range from 12 km to 110 km, include UTMB Index categories, camping and on-course medical support.

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 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.