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

A 12 hour Backyard Ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, mixing trail and tarmac. Medals are awarded for 32 miles and trophies go to the first placed male and female on the final lap.

A single-stage trail run of about 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick. The very hilly course follows public rights of way, allows 15 hours to finish, and offers GPX, support stations and medical cover.

At Wyre Forest on Saturday 19 September 2026, Lone Wolf Birmingham runs a 6.7 km loop every hour so runners can repeat laps to form 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra distances. The event runs until the last runner finishes or 24 hours,..

Approximately 102 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath on 19–20 September 2026. Single stage trail event with live tracking, food stations, medical support and 32 hours to complete.

A 23 mile trail event on the Quantock Hills where runners compete alongside horses, with an additional Pegasus Challenge 4 person relay. The event is in Over Stowey and organised by Equi-Librium Coaching and Therapy CIC.

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and homemade cakes in the heart of Brewood village square.

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 combines ten Xercises with running in solo, doubles, and relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions and an event leaderboard.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

A forest running event in Warwickshire on 26 September 2026 with a 27 miles marathon and a 20 miles short course. Routes run through early autumn woodland with staffed checkpoints and proceeds supporting the Heart of England Forest.

MacTuffX Swansea on 26 September 2026 pairs ten strength Xercises with repeated running rounds across solo, doubles and five person relay formats; a LITE weight division is available and a public leaderboard will track results.

A community fell race in the Ceiriog Valley on 26 September 2026, covering 11.6 km with 425 m ascent. Entry on the day; refreshments, showers and changing facilities are provided at Canolfan Ceiriog Centre.

A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.

Guto Nyth Bran is a 9.6 km fell race near Caerphilly with 396 m of climb on a partially marked course. It takes place in late September, has a short walk from parking to the start, and charges £6 online or £8 on the day.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A late September trail half marathon through the Forest of Dean, organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity. The measured course stays on way marked forest trails with no road crossings and water stations roughly every 5 km.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.