Trail Running calendar near Dol-y-Gaer 2024-2025

Close out the year with the exciting and festive Celtic Trail Races on December 14, 2024, at Dare Valley Country Park. The event offers a 50k ultra, full marathon, and classic linear half marathon race through the Afan Forest and Rhigos mountain range, finishing at the Coed Morgannwg Way. The routes..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race, taking place on December 15, 2024, is a revitalized running event featuring two courses: a challenging 10-mile route and a shorter 4-mile option. Set in the picturesque Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border, participants can expect a mix of mud, hills..

The "Slow and Dirty" running event is a 19k race along an old railway line, known historically as the Somerset and Dorset line. Despite its name, the race is actually quite level and takes place on a hard surface. The event welcomes runners of all abilities and encourages participants to bring their..

The Midwinter Mortimer Trail is a scenic running event taking place on December 28, 2024, featuring two courses: a 30-mile Ultra and a 15-mile Croft route. Both courses traverse the picturesque Marches of England, showcasing forests, hills, and historical sites linked to the medieval Mortimer family..

The Gingerbread Run is a unique off-road running event taking place at Uffcott farmland, featuring a scenic course that includes farm tracks, fields, and small hills. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Each participant will receive an edible gi..

Plain Crazy (Winter) is a challenging 12.5-mile running event set for December 29, 2024, in Warminster. Participants can expect a hilly and scenic course that may feature cold and snowy conditions. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top finishers in variou..

Haldon Night is a winter night running event held annually in Haldon Forest, featuring a variety of trail races including 10K, 5K, 2K, and 1K distances suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants can enjoy a professionally timed race experience with fully marked and marshalled courses. The eve..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event set in the scenic Black Mountains near Crickhowell, scheduled for January 18, 2025. Participants will tackle a 4.167-mile loop, with a mix of trail and tarmac surfaces, featuring a gradual climb and relatively flat terrain. Runners must..

The Wiltshire 10 is a ten-mile running event taking place on February 9, 2025, in Melksham, Wiltshire. The race starts at King George V Playing Field and features a certified accurate course. Participants can register in advance, with entry fees varying based on the registration date, and there will..

The Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme will take place in Nantgarw on Sunday 16 February 2025. You can run 75 kilometers.

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic will take place in Nantgarw on Sunday 16 February 2025. You can run 70 kilometers.

The Two Tunnels Railway Races offer a unique running experience beneath the city of Bath, featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a 50km ultra, making it a family-..

The Hateful 8 Loopy Ultra is an exciting running event set in the scenic Borough of Bridgend, South Wales. Participants will tackle a challenging 9-mile mixed terrain course, featuring a steep hill, picturesque road sections, and a technical downhill forestry trail. Runners have an 8-hour time limit..

The Winter Green Man Ultra is an exciting ultra marathon event featuring two distances: 30 miles and 45 miles, set against the scenic backdrop of Bristol's Community Forest Path. Participants can expect a challenging course, particularly in winter conditions, with four well-stocked checkpoints provi..

The Bowerhill Bomber 10K & 5K (Winter) is a scenic running event taking place on March 2, 2025, in Bowerhill, Wiltshire. Participants will navigate through picturesque country lanes, fields, and towpaths, with the course featuring stiles, gates, and bridges. The event supports Melksham Carnival and ..

The Imber Ultra will take place in Westbury on Sunday 2 March 2025.

The CODopoly Triple is a running event taking place from March 7th to March 9th, 2025, in Shropshire. Participants can choose to run for one, two, or all three days, with options for 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon distances. The event features scenic routes, including a nature reserve, the ban..

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging running event featuring 10, 20, and 40-mile ultra races set in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this event welcomes runners of all levels, offering breathtaking views, diverse terrain, and a supportive atmosphere with marsha..

The Hateful 8 - 8 Mile Day Race is an exciting running event scheduled for March 8, 2025, at The Nature Centre in Aberkenfig, Bridgend. Participants will tackle a challenging mixed terrain course featuring a steep hill, scenic road sections, and a technical downhill forestry trail. Runners have a ge..

The Red Warrior Annual Multi Terrain Races offer a variety of running challenges, including 5K, 10K, and 20K distances, set in the scenic Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire. Participants can engage in both solo and team events, with options for obstacle course challenges and Canicross races. Th..