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.
September 2026
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 spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
Day 2 of the Exmoor Mountain Marathon is a 30 km paired mountain race with 1300 m of ascent near Exford, England, run as part of a two day event with fixed camp.
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 ultras along the North Devon and Exmoor coast with self navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPS tracking and significant elevation.
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 mainly off road, approximately 10 mile run around Torrington with mud, water crossings and hills; trail shoes are essential and minimum age is 17.
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.
April 2027
A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering 11 km, 11 miles and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hills.
A 10km multi-terrain run from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach across Exmoor’s coastline, featuring technical trails, woodland paths and a sandy finish.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail race around Minehead with 7337 ft ascent, coastal and woodland terrain, six cupless aid stations and a 16 hour cut off.
June 2027