Trail Running calendar near Abergavenny 2026-2027

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

A marked fell race in South Wales on 23 July 2026, covering 5.5 km with 315 m of climb. Entry on the day costs £3 and the minimum age is 16. Post race tea and cake are available; bring your own mug.

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100km on 25 July 2026, a scenic point to point challenge across the Brecon Beacons from Talybont to Llangadog. Expect 100 km of rugged trails, big climbs and a true mountain adventure with limited entry.

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile, a bold test across the Brecon Beacons with rugged peaks, big climbs and stunning views. Limited to 250 runners with a 40 hour cut off, this is a true mountain endurance challenge.

On 25 July 2026 run along a scenic disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, with distances from 9 miles to a 37 mile ultra. Expect out and back laps, regular aid stations and big local support.

Ultra X Wales in the Brecon Beacons on 25 and 26 July 2026 offers trail races from 12 km to 110 km with aid stations along the routes. Camp on site, benefit from UTMB index status and GPS tracking for the 110 km, and earn a finisher medal.

Tackle the South West Coast 50, a scenic 50 km coastal and Exmoor loop from Dunster with a festival style basecamp by Dunster Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or the full 50 km and enjoy on route support, food and camping.

Join Ooops I Ran It Again at Dare Valley Country Park on 25 July 2026 for a fun themed seven hour time challenge where you can choose distances from 3 km to ultras. Expect medals, goody bags, on course refreshments and scenic park trails.

Trail runs on 26 July 2026 around Pen Y Fan with two distance options, 5 miles and 13 miles. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing and specific compulsory kit is required for each distance.

A 50 mile loop around the Epynt Way on 1 August 2026 starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping in Builth Wells. The mostly trail route has 8,559 ft of elevation, five stocked checkpoints and no time limits.

Three circular routes explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole from Moseley Rugby Club. Distances are 18.5, 26.5 and 30 miles, mostly off road, with checkpoints, finish meal options and a finisher badge.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

Take on the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile multi stage endurance race along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to Greenwich. Enjoy support, nightly meals and kit transfers as you tackle daily ultra distances and earn UTMB points.

Take on the 57 mile MTC Cotswold Ultra along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford Abingdon Road, soaking up classic Cotswold scenery with staffed checkpoints en route. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and event visor and trophies awai..

Take on the 49 miles MTC Oxford Ultra from Oxford to Henley along the scenic Thames Path through riverside towns and countryside. Three well stocked checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus a technical tee, mug or hat await.

Tackle the Mendip Marauder on 8 August 2026, a rugged trail challenge offering 30 mile and 50 mile routes across woodlands, hilltops and classic Mendip landmarks. Both distances finish on Uphill Sands Beach in Weston Super Mare for a glorio..

The Brecon Beacons 51k will take place in Talybont-on-Usk on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Enjoy a scenic 10km through Ramsbury Estate trails and woodland, mostly off road with gentle climbs, finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Canicross welcome and every finisher gets a pint cup and free drink while supporting Brighter Futures.

A sharp 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton featuring 390 m of climb and great ridge views; a fast, testing course for keen fell runners. Pre entry via SI Entries or entries on the day are welcome.

A multi-distance running event in Bath that routes through two long, lit railway tunnels and finishes at Brickfields Park; proceeds partly support Sustrans and ticketing for this edition is sold out.