Barnstaple
Trail Running Calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Barnstaple for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
September 2026
Traditional off-road fell race on Dartmoor just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, licensed by the Fell Runners Association, with junior 2 km and 3 km races.
An eight mile charity run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point on 13 September 2026, with a one mile children's race and an event village.
Approximately 10 km multi terrain run around Crediton, mostly off road over footpaths, grassland and farmland, with marshals, signposting and water at 5 km and at the finish.
A 16 km trail race in the Doone Valley near Lynmouth on 20 September 2026 with hilly terrain, chip timing and a 5 mile cut off at The Olde Cottage Inn.
About eight miles of mostly off road coastal terrain around Crooklets, Bude with big hills, ankle timing tags, a finisher medal and a post race pasty.
Trail running in Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026 with 20 miles or 14 miles routes across tors and moorland, chip timed and fully supported.
October 2026
A continuous 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way with six indoor checkpoints and a 34 hour time limit.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
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.
Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.
November 2026
Coastal trail event in North Devon and Exmoor offering five route options from 38 km to 178 km with varied terrain and coastal views.
A 10 mile multi-terrain fell race around Castle Drogo with about 535 m of climb, cupless water stations at Fingle Bridge and National Trust car park parking.
A 13.6 km cross country race on steep coastal paths in North Devon, organised by Ilfracombe Running Club and held in late November with limited entries.
December 2026
A muddy, mostly off road country run of approximately 10 miles around Torrington with trail shoes required and prizes for senior and veteran categories.
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
Twice yearly races along the Grand Western Canal near Tiverton offering Marathon, Half, 10k and a March only 20 Mile, run on flat canal towpaths; cupless event with finisher medals.