Lynton
Trail Running Calendar near Lynton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lynton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 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.
A five mile mixed-terrain race through Porthkerry Country Park with varied surfaces, two climbs and inclusion in the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.
Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.
October 2026
A mixed terrain 9 mile loop in Bridgend where runners complete as many laps as possible within an 8 hour time limit.
A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills with a 21.2 km route and 839 m ascent, limited to 300 runners and featuring chip timing, waymarked route and on course feed stations.
A new 50 mile LDWA qualifier in October 2026 around Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and Quantocks; the event and waiting list are full.
Trail event at Oxwich Bay on 18 October 2026 with a self navigated half marathon and marked 10 km and 5 km routes across coastal paths, woodland and sand dunes.
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.
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.
Trail races at Oxwich Bay on 7 Nov 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra across cliffs, dunes, woodland and beaches with Season Leaderboard points.
Fully marked trail races at Margam Park including a half marathon and a 10k, running through woodland, parkland and the deer park with coastal views; entries include parking, timing, a medal and download photos.
Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car 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.
Final race of the 2026 RTT Series in Afan Forest offering 5 km and 10 km trail routes with chip timing, medals and water stations at Bryn Bettws Lodge.
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.
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.