Trail Running calendar near Dol-y-Gaer 2025-2026

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, starting and finishing at Cirencester basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run various distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km option. The course features rolling hills, charming villages,..

The Midsummer Mortimer Trail is an exciting running event featuring a 30-mile Ultra and a 15-mile route, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mortimer Trail from Kington to Ludlow Castle. This self-navigating adventure takes participants through the picturesque Marches of England, showcasing div..

The Malvern Midsummer Marathon is a challenging running and walking event held at Colwall Village Hall in Malvern, UK. The event features two main routes: a 27-mile course with approximately 5,000 feet of ascent covering the entire Malvern Hills, including Cradley, Oyster Hill, Ledbury, and Bromsber..

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is a vibrant celebration of outdoor activities set in the breathtaking Exmoor National Park. This festival combines the historic Exmoor Perambulation and the Man vs Moor events, offering a variety of challenges for both runners and walkers. Participants can en..

The Epona 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Abergavenny, featuring a demanding 17,000 feet of elevation gain. The course offers a scenic mix of iconic trails including Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way, and Beacons Way, providing runners with stunning mountain passes and diverse terrain—80..

The Umborne Ug is a scenic 10k multi-terrain running event held near Colyton, East Devon, starting and finishing at Umborne Village Hall. The course is approximately 75% off-road, featuring a picturesque section through the Widworthy Estate and a challenging wooded area. The route begins with a cloc..

Ultra Wales 50 is a challenging 50-mile mountain and trail race held in Southern Snowdonia, Wales, starting and finishing at Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre. The course features 2,898 meters of ascent, including iconic peaks like Cadair Idris Penygader (893m) and Rhinog Fach (712m), and passes through..

The Snodsbury Scoot and Scramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, it features two races: the Snodsbury Scramble, a timed approximately 10k off-road race through scenic countryside including footpaths, bridleways, meadows, and trac..

The Blade Runner is a 7-mile multi-terrain race held on the Oakdale plateau near Cardiff, starting and finishing at wind turbines. The course loops around the village of Manmoel, offering an undulating and scenic route suitable for various running abilities, though not wheelchair accessible. The eve..

The Greystones 10K Trail Run takes place at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, this scenic 10-kilometer race features an undulating course combining quiet country roads and countryside views, suitable for beginners. The event is orga..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster, UK. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience. The event welc..

The Otter Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park near Sutton Coldfield, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile flat course that loops around five ponds and a river, offering scenic views and varied terrain including grass, gravel, and short asphalt sections. Runne..

The Exeter 10K River Run is a well-organized running event held in Exeter, following a picturesque, flat, and traffic-free route along the River Exe. Ideal for runners of all abilities, especially beginners and those transitioning from shorter distances, it offers a scenic urban and nature mix cours..

The SCORE - UltraDrop Southwest is an adventurous running event taking place from June 27 to June 28, 2025, at Ocra Pavilion in Okehampton, Devon. Participants can choose between two distances: 100km and 50km. The race features a unique format where runners are transported to undisclosed starting lo..

The Mynd Drover is an organized walking and running event held around the scenic Longmynd area, organized by friends of St Lawrence’s Primary School in Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a 26-mile or 13-mile route, both featuring self-navigation with checkpoints offering snacks and ref..

The Summer Bumble Bimble is a scenic trail running event held in the Bromsgrove countryside, starting and finishing at the Park Gate Inn. Scheduled for June 29, 2025, it offers two distance options: a 5-mile route through Dodford countryside and Nutnells Wood, and a more challenging 11-mile course e..

The North Devon Marathon, held in Woolacombe, North Devon, is renowned as one of the UK's toughest and most scenic marathons. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K, attracting runners seeking a challenging and beautiful course. The route traverses the South West Coast Path and t..

The Summer DirtRun 4 at Kinver Edge is an off-road running event held at Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses in Stourbridge, UK. Scheduled for July 2, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5km single lap and a 10km double lap route that takes runners through scenic tracks and trails. The event welcomes ru..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a scenic point-to-point race held along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, the event features a largely flat course with some gentle inclines at locks and bridges, including the uniq..

The PIGUM 2025 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging race features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking runners over mountain peaks and trails, including the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, which offers stunning panoramic views of South Wale..