Barnstaple
Trail Running Calendar near Barnstaple 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Barnstaple for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A two day pairs mountain marathon in late October on Exmoor with orienteering flagged courses, a fixed campsite and required mountain running kit.
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
Multi-distance coastal trail across North Devon and Exmoor with self navigation on the South West Coast Path and GPS tracking.
A 10 miles cross country race at Castle Drogo featuring hilly, muddy terrain, valley views and a steep climb, with water stations and cupless provision.
Junior 2 km fun run in Bude on 15 November 2026, organised by Talan's Trust to support research into Rhabdomyosarcoma.
An annual 13.6 km cross-country race around Ilfracombe featuring steep coastal paths and countryside, limited to 200 runners and held on Sunday 22 November 2026.
December 2026
A muddy nearly 10 mile off-road Christmas run near Torrington with festive music, mince pies, prizes and fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
Two annual events along Tiverton's Grand Western Canal offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat gravel towpaths.
April 2027
A 10.3 km linear Exmoor trail from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach, with an adult route and a five-leg youth relay.
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.
A charity marathon, half marathon and 10K along coastal and rugged terrain around Woolacombe, organised by North Devon Hospice on 27 June 2027.
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.