Logo

The Woods

Cornwall, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

The Woods 2026 is a unique running event set on the scenic North Coast, featuring a 4-mile loop through Tehidy Woods. Participants can choose from four race durations: Rowan (3 hours), Ash (6 hours), Beech (9 hours), and Oak (12 hours), aiming to complete the maximum number of laps within their chosen time. The event offers both affiliated and non-affiliated entry options and is held under ARC permit. It emphasizes safety and preparedness, with contingency plans for severe weather, including virtual running options. The race provides a challenging trail experience in a beautiful woodland setting, suitable for various endurance levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Cornwall

Race information

Website Registration
12 km
Oak - 12 Hours
9 km
Beech - 9 Hours
6 km
Ash - 6 Hours
3 km
Rowan - 3 Hours
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival

St Austell - 13 mi from Cornwall

...

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival is an annual running event held at Porthpean, St Austell, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple challenging off-road races with distances ranging from 5 miles to an ultra 64-mile (100k) route called The Plague. Other courses include the B..

Gecko Gathering - Scorrier House

Redruth - 8 mi from Cornwall

The Gecko Gathering - Scorrier House will take place in Redruth on Sunday 17 August 2025. This trail is organized by Purple Gecko Events. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Whythra Bys Vyken 100's - Bude to Hayle

Camborne - 11 mi from Cornwall

The Whythra Bys Vyken 100's - Bude to Hayle is a challenging 100-mile trail running event in Cornwall, organized as a team run with six participants starting together. The course runs along the scenic coastal path from Bude to Hayle, with crew support every 5 to 6 miles providing water, snacks, and..

The Woods

Cornwall

The Woods is a challenging trail running event held in Tehidy Woods on the North Coast, known for its rich history and natural beauty. Participants choose from four race durations—3, 6, 9, or 12 hours—each covering as many laps as possible of a demanding 4-mile hilly loop marked with Bys Vyken arrow..

Votwo Atlantic Coast Challenge

St Ives - 20 mi from Cornwall

The Atlantic Coast Challenge, organized by Epic Endurance Events CIC, is a rugged 3-day endurance event along the South West Coast Path in Cornwall, UK, from near Padstow to Lands End. Covering up to 78.6 miles (three marathons), participants can walk, run, or crawl across wild, steep terrain with s..

Cornwall's Backyard Ultra

Saint Eval - 15 mi from Cornwall

Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held in St. Eval, Cornwall. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop starting on the hour every hour, repeating laps until only one runner remains.The course loops around the old St. Eval airfield on open roads, with safety measures in..