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

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the..

Ultra Wales 50 is a 51 mile trail through Southern Snowdonia from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, taking in rugged peaks and coastal views. Expect big climbs, wild scenery and a 20 hour cut off for a true mountain challenge.

Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail/multiterrain running event on the Lake Vyrnwy Estate near Llanwddyn, Powys. The 10-kilometre route traverses private land on the estate and is not advertised to respect landowner wishes, offering lake views with a..

Event overview The Lake Vyrnwy event is a trail, multi-terrain race of approximately 10k set around the Lake Vyrnwy estate. The route stays on private land in Llanwddyn and includes a mix of fast footpaths, grass, stony sections and short s..

Run the Lundy Island Half Marathon, a 13.5 mile trail that loops the island's cliffs, coast and central spine for stunning sea views and rugged terrain. Limited raceboat places add island adventure and finishers get the Lundy Puffin medal.

The PIGUM 2026 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging trail run features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking participants over mountain peaks and scenic trails, including the ic..

Run from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along scenic canal towpaths, a mostly flat point to point course that includes the 360 metre Coseley Tunnel. Chip timed with wave starts and a finish area T shirt and medal.

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

Run the Severn from source to sea in a five day, approximately 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way. Split into five stages with finisher medals that form a jigsaw, this challenging route rewards navigation skills and grit.

Tackle 27 miles of the MTC Hafren Ultra, a point to point mountain route over Plynlimon into wild Mid Wales. Two staffed checkpoints offer food and drink; runners must bring navigation kit and a reusable cup.

Run 48 miles from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026 at the 10th MTC Severn Plod Ultra. Supportive checkpoints offer vegan and gluten free options while scenic countryside and a bespoke finisher medal await.

Run 59 miles along the scenic River Severn in the 10th MTC Severn Path Ultra, a largely flat point to point route from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Enjoy riverside views, supportive checkpoints and a bespoke medal and visor for all finishers.

Take on the scenic 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse on 11 July 2026. Enjoy a mostly flat route, four checkpoints and a bespoke medal and MTC head visor for finishers.

Explore the Black Mountains from Longtown Herefordshire on 11 July 2026 with distances from 13 miles to a 50 mile ultra across scenic trails. Self navigation with GPX, checkpoints, food and medical cover provide strong support.

Experience sand dunes, river crossings and coastal cliffs at Rabbit Run Wales on the Merthyr Mawr Estate, with the famous Big Dipper dune as a highlight. Choose a 12K or 40K trail or enjoy family Bunny races for runners of all ages.

Push your limits in a 12 hour loop challenge at Bridgend Miniature Railway, running as many 10 mile loops as you can across mixed hilly and technical forestry trails. Enjoy on site support, snacks, a finisher medal and the lively Mad Runnin..

Explore the wild Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle with figure of eight routes from 10 km to 100 km for walkers and runners. Supportive aid stations, camping, and a finisher T shirt and medal make this a memorable coastal challenge.

Event overview The Dragon Coastal Races are three ultra-trail events that follow the Wales Coast Path and finish at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. The event offers the following distances: 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay 5..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-day trail ultramarathon set in the Brecon Beacons, starting just north of Abergavenny and weaving through the Black Mountains to the east. The 2026 event offers six distances: 110km in a single stage, 110km across t..

Beacons Way Ultra 100km is an endurance mountain ultramarathon across the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. The 100km course (62 miles) begins at Llangynidr New Village Hall and finishes at Llangadog RFC, featuring aro..