Plymouth

Trail Running Calendar near Plymouth 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Plymouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 50 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

June 2027

Rame Head Race

Cremyll | 1 mi from Plymouth

Trail Run 11 km 13 mi 26 mi

Coastal loop at Mount Edgcumbe Park offering a roughly 10.5 km lap with 10K, half marathon, marathon, canicross and kids races plus chip timing and on-site camping.

Coastal loop at Mount Edgcumbe Park offering a roughly 10.5 km lap with 10K, half marathon, marathon, canicross and kids races plus chip timing and on-site camping.

July 2027

Hope Trail Festival 12/24/36 Hour

Backyard Ultra

Timed trail festival at Newnham Park with a 5 mile loop, 12 24 and 36 hour solo pair and team races plus a kids race and onsite camping.

Timed trail festival at Newnham Park with a 5 mile loop, 12 24 and 36 hour solo pair and team races plus a kids race and onsite camping.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Plymouth

Obstacle Run 5 km

A charity obstacle event over 5k in Central Park Plymouth featuring mixed surfaces, staggered wave starts and on-course marshals, with a minimum fundraising target.

A charity obstacle event over 5k in Central Park Plymouth featuring mixed surfaces, staggered wave starts and on-course marshals, with a minimum fundraising target.

Tywardreath Trotter

Tywardreath | 24 mi from Plymouth

Trail Run 7 mi

A 6.79 mile hilly multi terrain race around Tywardreath on footpaths, bridleways and country lanes, starting and finishing at the New Inn.

A 6.79 mile hilly multi terrain race around Tywardreath on footpaths, bridleways and country lanes, starting and finishing at the New Inn.

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape

Ivybridge | 10 mi from Plymouth

Trail Run 25 km 16 mi 34 mi

Two linear trail races across Dartmoor finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across high moorland and a 15.5 mile Great Escape along the Abbot’s Way.

Two linear trail races across Dartmoor finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across high moorland and a 15.5 mile Great Escape along the Abbot’s Way.

August 2027

Sticklepath Horseshoe

Sticklepath | 26 mi from Plymouth

Trail Run 16 km

A 15.5 km fell race in Sticklepath with 519 m climb, FRA permit, age minimum 18 and a 50 place limit for pre-entry.

A 15.5 km fell race in Sticklepath with 519 m climb, FRA permit, age minimum 18 and a 50 place limit for pre-entry.

Mini Backyard Ultra

Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi

Mini Backyard Ultra in Plymouth offering 4 mile laps or an 8 mile option, with a canicross category and prizes; proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Mini Backyard Ultra in Plymouth offering 4 mile laps or an 8 mile option, with a canicross category and prizes; proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra

Backyard Ultra 4 mi 8 mi

Evening mini Backyard Ultra at Newnham Park offering one or two 4 mile laps, family friendly options and charity fundraising for Bowel Cancer West.

Evening mini Backyard Ultra at Newnham Park offering one or two 4 mile laps, family friendly options and charity fundraising for Bowel Cancer West.

September 2027

Dartmoor Diary

Yelverton | 8 mi from Plymouth

Trail Run

A smaller LDWA challenge on Dartmoor on 19 September 2027 with route details to be confirmed and map and compass navigation required.

A smaller LDWA challenge on Dartmoor on 19 September 2027 with route details to be confirmed and map and compass navigation required.

July 2029

MTC Will-o-the-Wisp

Liskeard | 15 mi from Plymouth

Trail Run 38 mi

A one-day ultra of about 37 to 38 miles from Liskeard to Truro that is Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. The field is limited, mandatory kit and real-time tracking are required, and a minimum 4 mph average speed is enforced.

A one-day ultra of about 37 to 38 miles from Liskeard to Truro that is Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. The field is limited, mandatory kit and real-time tracking are required, and a minimum 4 mph average speed is enforced.