Trail Running calendar near Aberystwyth 2025-2026

Join the 12 Drummers Drumming Run on 18 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for off road laps through vineyards with a cheeky hill each circuit. Pick a distance from 5k to ultra and enjoy a friendly walkers and runners vibe.

Run the A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon on 20 December for a festive, challenging trail with mixed terrain and a steep Hill of Doom finish. Enjoy seasonal treats, a finisher medal and a prize for best Christmas fancy dress.

Run Moel Famau's festive Piece of String at Bwlch Penbarras on 20 Dec 2025, a surprise 6 to 12 km trail where the exact route is only revealed near the end. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and festive medal and a canicross race runs before the..

Get into the festive spirit at Santa Run Wales in Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, a family friendly fun run with optional fancy dress, Christmas music and mince pies. Every finisher earns a festive medal and goody bag.

Join the Chester Round the Walls Race on Friday 26 December at Chester Racecourse for a festive 6 km run along the riverside and around the iconic city walls. Competitive prizes and a commemorative finisher item await runners aged 16 and ov..

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Explore the wild Elan and Claerwen Valleys in the Reservoir Roundabout, an annual 12 or 20 mile walking and running challenge across upland terrain. Waymarked but requiring map skills, it is volunteer run with proceeds to local charities.

Slothful Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye on 12 Jan 2026 features offroad laps through vineyards and rolling hills. Distances from 5k to ultra with on site food, free parking and medals for paid and virtual finishers.

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 is a seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye, with daily distance choices from 5k to ultra over vineyard laps and a hill. Earn a unique medal each day or join via the virtual option.

Take on The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on 13 January 2026, an off road lap course through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walkers are welcome and you have a seven hour time limit to conquer your chosen cha..

Take on the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye, an offroad multi lap challenge through vineyards with a hill on each lap. Choose a distance from 5k to ultra and aim to complete your target within seven hours.

On 15 January 2026 tackle vineyard loops at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye and pick a distance from 5k to ultra. Off road laps, a hill and 7 hour time limit create a rewarding challenge, with Seven Deadly Sins medals and a virtual option.

Run the Gluttonous Run on 16 January at Pengethley Manor, a scenic off road loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Earn a unique Seven Deadly Sins medal or take part virtually.

The Greedy Run on 17 Jan 2026 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye lets runners and walkers pick distances from 5k to ultra on a tough off road vineyard course with short hills. Entrants must finish within a seven hour limit.

Discover the new Cardiff Trail 10k, a scenic 10 km trail run through Fforest fawr near Castell Coch. Expect muddy singletrack, sweeping views and a friendly atmosphere perfect for trail runners looking for a January adventure.

Take on the Envious Run, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, on 18 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor. Off road laps through vineyards and a rolling hill make this 5k to ultra event a scenic challenge for runners and walkers.

Join a guided 12 km trail run from the village of Pwll Glas exploring Eyarth Rocks and Graig Wyllt, with gentle hills and varied terrain. Enjoy planned stops, scenic views and friendly company on this relaxed outdoor adventure.

Take on the CF64 Winter Race at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, a scenic 6.4 mile trail through woodland, meadows and marshland on 18 Jan 2026. Enjoy an undulating off road route, marshals, free photos and a friendly trail atmosphere.

Take on the third West Glamorgan cross country race at Margam Park on 18 January 2026, a scenic but testing 5 mile course hosted by Run4All Neath. Pre registration opens 1 January and no on the day entries will be accepted.