Trail Running calendar near Aberdare 2025-2026

Dusk Till Dawn is a challenging 12-hour running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in South Wales. Participants run as many loops as possible on three distinct 10-mile mixed terrain routes, featuring hills, technical downhill forestry trails, and minimal road sections. Starting at dusk and fin..

The Hillfort Hustle is a scenic trail running event held in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, featuring 10-mile and 5-mile race options. Both courses include a challenging climb to the Iron Age Hillfort at Croft Ambrey, offering stunning views of the North Herefordshire countryside. The route passes through..

The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is a scenic running event held at Wyedean School in Sedbury, UK, featuring 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances. The courses primarily follow the flat, shaded Wye Valley Greenway, an old railway line, including a unique 1.1km stretch through the refurbished and lit T..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Miles is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Covering 100 miles with 6,143 meters of elevation, the race starts at Abergavenny Castle and follows the Beacons Way National Trail, including iconic peaks like Pen-y-Fan and the Car..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-stage ultra-marathon held in southern Snowdonia, western Wales, featuring distances of 110km, 60km, 50km, and 25km. The event takes runners through the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, including the northern Cambrian mountains, lakes, coastline, ridgelines, an..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, starting near Talybont and traversing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan and th..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth on the River Severn. Participants can choose from 9 miles, half marathon, 19 miles, 28 miles, or 37 miles. The route offers scenic views of the river and industrial heritage, wit..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event held in South Wales, featuring two race distances: 5 miles and 13 miles. Both courses include the ascent of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, offering a challenging and scenic experience. The event takes place near postal code LD3 8NL and is..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Participants can walk, jog, or run the challenging 50km loop featuring over 1600 meters of climb, including the scenic first section of t..

The EDDUM is a 50-mile ultra running challenge set around the Epynt Way, a largely untouched permissive trail encircling the Sennybridge Training Area, the UK's third largest military training ground. Located in Wales, the course offers stunning views of the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambr..

The Haytor Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun is an orienteering event held on the open moor of Dartmoor, featuring a generally runnable terrain with pits, rocks, and outcrops. It is the second of five events in the summer league and is designed for experienced orienteers, as the courses are not suitable..

The Haselbury Trailrace is a scenic cross-country running event held at North Perrott Cricket Club in Somerset. Established in 1989, the race features a challenging 10K course consisting of two laps, with a shorter 6K fun run option available. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with excellent fa..

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at Kemble Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The scenic route follows the Thames Path, passing through picturesque villages like Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle Eaton, and Lechlade, feat..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds, the race progresses through four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles), Oxford Ultra (49 miles), Windsor Ultra (47 mil..

The Brecon Beacons 51k is an ultra-distance trail running event held in the scenic village of Talybont-on-Usk, UK. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers three race distances: 10K, 24K, and the challenging 51K ultra. The courses feature rugged trails, climbs, descents, and picturesque views of the..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Featuring 5k and 10k distances, the race offers a scenic, undulating course through the Herefordshire countryside. Runners traverse a mix of grassy verges, farm tracks, and woodland paths, with..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..