Trail Running calendar near Aberdare 2026-2027

A children's fun run organised by Afan Valley Swimming Club on 23 August, covering approximately 1 mile of mixed grass and tarmac with uphill and downhill sections. Entry includes a finishers' medal and a bag of sweets.

A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.

Experience scenic trail running at Wimbleball Lake with 5km and 10km routes across the dam. This event features chip timing, custom medals, and dedicated Canicross categories for runners and their dogs.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

An 8 hour timed challenge on Saturday 29 August 2026 along an old disused train line, with flexible arrival under the TUGG system and **5.3k** laps. Entry is limited to 70 places and multiple price categories are available.

Ras Beca is an 8 km race with 320 m of climb near Crosswell in North Pembs. Entry is £5 pre entry or £7 on the day and the event is insured by WFRA. Junior races cover multiple youth age categories.

An England Athletics affiliated club in Pershore, Worcestershire, Pershore Plum Plodders runs weekly parkrun meetups and Plod Nights, operates a members-only kit shop, and organises the annual Plum 10k with published results for recent year..

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe featuring 5.3 km laps on an out and back route along a disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 and the minimum age is 18.

Ras y Cerrig Glas is an 11.3 km fell race with 350 m of climb held from a small car park between Mynachlog-ddu and Rosebush. The partially marked route requires navigational skills and experience; entry fees include refreshments.

An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with repeated *5.3k* laps along a scenic disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 participants, minimum age 18, with medals for finishers.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon along the scenic ridge tops of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales with no time limits and full course support.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options on a single lap route through National Trust land, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton.

Haytor Heller is an approximately 6 mile off-road moorland race around Haytor Rock, featuring steep climbs, descents, a stream crossing and two woodland sections. The event has a 350 runner limit, bespoke finisher medals, race photos and su..

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

A trail running event on 5th September 2026 from Barmouth beach to the summit of Cadair Idris and back. Multiple distances are offered with regular aid stations and a 12 hour overall cutoff.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.