Barnstaple
Trail Running Calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Barnstaple for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Twice yearly races on flat canal towpaths from Tiverton, offering Marathon, 20 Mile March only, Half Marathon and 10k, cupless with water refill points and a finisher medal.
Trail races at Roadford Lake on 31/10/2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon options with chip timing, medals, feed station, and category prizes.
November 2026
Five coastal trail distances on 7-8 November 2026 along North Devon and Exmoor, all finishing at Minehead on the South West Coast Path.
A 10 mile (16 km) multi terrain fell race around Castle Drogo with about 535 m climb, cupless water stations, varied trails and awards for top finishers.
A hilly 13.6 km cross country race around Ilfracombe, usually held on the last Sunday in November; entries for 2026 open 1 September.
December 2026
Nearly 10 mile off road Christmas trail around Torrington with mud, water crossings, prizes and refreshments raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
A twice-yearly race on the Grand Western Canal Path offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March), Half Marathon and 10k over largely flat, hard-packed canal paths.
April 2027
A 10.3 km linear trail from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach with an accompanying youth relay and on-course support.
May 2027
A 50-mile trail ultra near Minehead on 8 May 2027 with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and varied coastal, woodland and moorland terrain.
June 2027
A June weekend in Exmoor National Park with long distance perambulation, trail races from 5 km to 10 miles, a Pinkery Pond sunset swim and evening talks.
Coastal running event in Woolacombe offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K with on-course water stations, race village and fundraising for North Devon Hospice.
A colour and obstacle run hosted by The Veterans Charity on 27 June 2027, featuring multiple obstacles, six colour stations, an event village and fundraising opportunities.
Off-road routes across Exmoor with natural obstacles, an optional open water swim, multiple distances and on-course marshals and checkpoints.