Trail Running calendar near Abergavenny 2026-2027

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

Callow Fell Race is an AS-category 8 km fell race with about 762 m of ascent around Little Stretton, featuring four steep climbs, limited signage, and mandatory WFRA kit; previous fellrunning experience is recommended.

A marathon and half marathon on hilly, often muddy trails in the northern Cotswolds. The event is TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules; minimum age 18 and entries are open.

The Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park is a seven hour Time Challenge on well maintained park paths, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive themed medals, distance pins and a goody bag with vegan options.

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

A multi-terrain event at Coombe Abbey offering 8 mile and 5 mile routes with wooded trails, river crossings, a water station and a race memento at the finish.

A 13.6 km coastal cross country race around Ilfracombe with hilly terrain and a field limited to 200 runners, usually held in late November.

A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.

A short fell race of 5.7 km with 485 m of climb on Blorenge near Llanfoist, Abergavenny. Mostly unmarked up-and-down route with steep technical terrain; basic navigation and full kit are recommended.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

A fell time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones that requires navigational skills and benefits from local knowledge. Entry is on the day with fees of £8 for adults and £2 for juniors under 17.

A club organised race at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder on 29 November 2026 covering 6.5 miles on mixed surfaces; junior and senior categories are included and past results are archived online.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

A 23 mile clockwise tour around Worcester and Droitwich starting at Gheluvelt Park, mostly on traffic-free paths. Solo and two-person relay options are available, with three on-route control points and a six-hour completion limit.

A 14.5 km fell race with 793 m of ascent around Cardington near Church Stretton, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and full FRA kit. Entry is online only with 180 places and parking is limited.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with vir..

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k, 5k and a junior run, raising funds for Shelter, with bespoke medals, photos, prizes and onsite parking.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

A 12-day consecutive running challenge at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, with daily choices from 5k to ultra on a 2.5 km lap offroad course. Each day has a unique medal and there are in-person and virtual entry options.