Trail Running calendar near Longhope 2026-2027

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

A roughly 10 mile trail and country lane race in Worcestershire with chip timing, bespoke finisher medals, and midcourse water. The event is based at Sport Martley Leisure Centre with parking at The Chantry School.

Join a guided 14 km trail run in peaceful Penllyn Forest on 19 April 2026, exploring quiet tracks between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. Expect a led run with scenic stops and friendly company in person.

A running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race through mixed surface forest trails. The event includes chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and an event village.

Run the Thames Ring Series along scenic river and canal towpaths with three distances: TR250 full loop, TR150 and TR100 sections. Choose your challenge and enjoy riverside trails, checkpoint support and GPS tracking across this adventure.

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.

Self navigation ultramarathons around the Mendip Hills on 25 April 2026, offering 50 mile and 50 kilometre courses from Mendip Activity Centre. Organised by Town and Country Harriers with proceeds supporting the Mendip Hills Fund.

A Marches LDWA challenge walk from Holdgate Church offering 10 mile and 22 mile routes via Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge. The event supports Holdgate and Eaton church communities and is currently full with a waiting list.

A 40 mile point to point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026, with three fully supported checkpoints and a 15 hour time limit for a community-led canal journey.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

A 40 mile circular walking and running event on 26 April 2026 starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club in Meriden, with five staffed checkpoints, relay teams of up to six, tracker devices and a hot meal at the finish.

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

Run through woods carpeted with bluebells in the Chiltern Hills with Run The Wild at the Bluebell 10km on 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with on route coaching, the spring trail offers guided support and scenic views. Spaces are limited.

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

A multi-distance out and back ultra on the Worcestershire Way from Abberley Village Hall. Options of 23, 31, 38 and 47 miles are supported by GPX navigation, checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

A circular 30 mile ultra through mid Wales on 2 May 2026, starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes. The route follows Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way and Wye Valley Walk and reaches the source of the River Severn.

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Run Silchester offers scenic trail races from the village playing field along the Roman Wall and through ancient woodland, with a 2.5 mile fun run plus 5 and 7 mile trail races. Enjoy festival vibes, medals and community fundraising for the..