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.
November 2026
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.
Twice a year flat races from Tiverton along the Grand Western Canal offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on hard packed gravel.
December 2026
Annual December off-road run near Torrington of almost 10 miles across muddy trails and hills, raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance and Little John's House.
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
Twice a year flat races from Tiverton along the Grand Western Canal offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on hard packed gravel.
April 2027
A 10.3 km linear trail from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach on 18 April 2027, including a five leg youth relay for 8 to 16 year olds.
An 18.5 km fell race on Exmoor with 600 m ascent at Pinkery Exploration Centre on 24 April 2027; junior races and both pre entry and entry on the day are offered.
May 2027
A 50 mile trail ultra on 8 May 2027 around Minehead, with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations, a 16 hour cutoff and varied coastal and moorland scenery.
Fell race at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton on 15 May 2027 with an 8 km / 5 mile course and 415 m climb; pre-entry only and limited to 50 runners.
June 2027
A 16.7 km fell race in Okehampton with 628 m ascent, part of a summer series of four races, including junior races and UK Athletics insurance.
A weekend in Exmoor National Park from 25 to 27 June 2027 combining the historic Perambulation and Man vs Moor races with distances from 5 km to 30 miles.
Coastal marathon, half marathon and 10K in Woolacombe on 27 June 2027 with a race village, 12 water stations and bespoke finisher medal.
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.