Trail Running calendar near Dol-y-Gaer 2026-2027

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

A community off-road running event in Tipton St John featuring a scenic 10 km through riverside paths, woods and an old railway line, plus a short fun run for children. Camping is available and 10 km finishers receive Otter Brewery mementoe..

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers half marathon, 10k and 5k routes around Ludlow Rugby Club in Shropshire. Courses use quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common with undulating terrain and a notable ascent at the Donkey St..

Multi distance trail event on 18 and 19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula with basecamp at Penrice Castle. Distances from 10 km to 100 km include marked figure of eight routes rest stops camping and GPS tracking.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, featuring a 12K and a new 40K route across dunes, hills and a river, plus a programme of family races.

Three ultratrail races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Cardiff Bay, with 100, 50 and 30 mile courses that feature beaches, dunes, forest sections, live GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

A multi-distance event on the Wye Valley Greenway featuring a 1.1 km tunnel, flat former-railway trails and family Colourburst fun runs. Routes are waymarked and marshalled with feed stations and on-site facilities.

A scenic trail run in Herefordshire starting from Aymestrey. Choose between a 10-mile route with 1,800 feet of climb or a 5-mile option. The course features lanes, forest tracks, and trails.

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

A marked fell race in South Wales on 23 July 2026, covering 5.5 km with 315 m of climb. Entry on the day costs £3 and the minimum age is 16. Post race tea and cake are available; bring your own mug.

A self‑navigated *100 km* ultramarathon along the Beacons Way with 3178 m ascent, six staffed checkpoints, strict qualifying criteria and mandatory map-and-compass navigation; places are limited and mandatory kit is enforced.

A 100 miles race across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026, following the Beacons Way from Abergavenny Castle with 10 checkpoints, 6143 m ascent and live GPS tracking. Entrants must meet age, experience and mandatory kit requirements.

The Railway Ultra follows a disused railway line along the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Runners can choose from five distances, from 9 miles up to 37 miles. The flat, scenic route features industrial heritage and includes..

Trail races around Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026 offer distances from 12 km to 110 km, camping at Llangorse, checkpoints about every 10 km and UTMB Index categories. The event includes medical support, marked courses and a Race Pack sen..

A basecamp trail event on 25 July 2026 around Dunster and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes with covered rest stops, medical teams, camping and GPS tracking.

Choose your own distance challenge in a 7-hour window at Dare Valley Country Park. Run scenic laps on well-maintained paths, with Britney-themed fun. Everyone finishing 3 km or more gets a themed medal, a goody bag, and ice cream.

A trail running event on 26 July 2026 around Pen Y Fan with 5 or 13 mile routes that reach the summit. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing, and specific compulsory kit is required for each distance.

A 50 mile loop around the Epynt Way on 1 August 2026 starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping in Builth Wells. The mostly trail route has 8,559 ft of elevation, five stocked checkpoints and no time limits.

A mostly off road, largely flat 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile circular walk or run exploring Birmingham's canals and the River Cole. Routes start and finish at Moseley Rugby Club and visit Edgbaston Reservoir, the Soho loop and Spaghetti Junction.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.