Trail Running calendar near Broadwoodwidger 2025-2026

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route is described as epicly challenging, with mixed terrain, killer hills, a Quarry section known as the Hill of Doom, and a technical downhill forestry trail..

Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed finisher medal, and distance pins are award..

Endurancelife Classic Quarter is a 44-mile ultramarathon along Cornwall’s south coast, running from Lizard Point to Lands End along the South West Coast Path. In its 20th anniversary year, the race welcomes solo runners and relay teams of two or four, tackling about 5,531 feet of ascent across rugge..

The VOGUM 2026 is a 40-mile ultra running challenge along the scenic Wales Coast Path, stretching from Porthcawl to Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. This event offers runners a chance to experience golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and historic sites like Ogmore Castle and the famous stepping stones..

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails is OuterEdge Events’ rugged coastal trail challenge along the North Devon and Cornish coastline. The Ultra-marathon runs 37 miles from Westward Ho! to Bude; the Marathon goes from Clovelly harbour to Castle Bude; the Sixteen-mile option runs Hartland Quay to Bude. The courses tr..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and varied terrain with hills and flat sections. Participants can..

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 course features diverse terrain including open fields, flat..

Jurassic Extinction / Jurassic Coast is a multi-distance ultra along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, spanning from Poole to Exmouth. Distances on offer are 33km (Beer to Exmouth), 50km (Lyme Regis to Exmouth), 100km (Weymouth to Exmouth), and 105 miles (Poole to Exmouth), with a 70km option (Pool..

The Boscastle Scramble is a supported, self-navigated marathon along 26 miles of the North Cornwall Coast Path, starting at Posh Rock on the Camel Estuary and finishing in the fishing village of Boscastle. Runners traverse pretty coves, substantial elevation, and stunning sea views, and the course i..

Lundy Island Race is a 13.5-mile trail challenge on Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. Runners traverse wildlife-encrusted tracks laid out by the Landmark Trust, visiting all corners of the island along the eastern coastal trail, the central spine, and the western clifftops, with sidetracks. The u..

Hope Trail Festival takes place at Newnham Park, Plymouth, Devon, on a beautiful 5-mile trail circuit set within a wooded valley on a 1,550-acre estate. The event offers 12-, 24-, and 36-hour endurance options for solo runners, pairs, or teams of up to eight, plus a Hope Kids race. It fosters a frie..

Rabbit Run Wales is a series of stunning trail races staged on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, inside the Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven. The event offers a 12K route through diverse trails, with hills, valleys, a river crossing and an exhilar..

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge takes place on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distances include 100km, 50km, a marathon (42km), 25km and 10km. The route is a figure‑of‑eight, with western and eastern loops that reveal the peninsula’s beaches,..

Dragon Coastal Races are three ultra-trail events along the Wales Coast Path, offering 100-mile, 50-mile, and ~30-mile options from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay (via Kenfig and Southerndown). All routes follow the coast path and finish at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay after crossing the Barrage..

Dawn Two Dusk takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Bridgend, South Wales (Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu CF32 9BZ). The event offers three 10-mile routes that participants complete as many times as possible within a 12-hour period, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn. The mixed-terrain..

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, follows the South West Coast Path with the Exmoor ascent. This 50 km loop (also offered as 25 km and 10 km) starts and finishes at Dunster Basecamp, with camping options and festival-style hospitality. The route includes the Mi..

Tywardreath Trotter is a 7-mile multi-terrain race with a 1-mile fun run, staged in Tywardreath, Cornwall, on a Saturday evening as part of the village Summer Fete. The race starts and finishes at the New Inn and weaves along a mix of footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes, with about half th..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is a Dartmoor Big Day Out event by OuterEdge Events around Ivybridge, Devon. It features two races: The Crossing, a 33.5‑mile ultra with 1,119m ascent and 1,516m descent, crossing open moorland and two 600m summits, visiting Belstone, Postbridge and finishing at..

Totnes 10K takes place on Sunday 2nd August 2026. The organisers note that the permanent route adopted after erosion measures is now around 11K, though the event is still called the 10K. The race is largely off road and follows alongside the River Dart. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park..

Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon is a South Wales ultra organized by Ridge Runners, offering two distances: 44 miles and 33 miles. Runners start from Llanthony Priory in the Black Mountains or from Abergavenny, following the Cambrian Way to Cardiff and finishing near Castle Coch in Cardiff. The rout..