Trail Running calendar near Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) 2025-2026

Choose distances from 9 miles up to a 37 mile ultra on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic route along the River Severn on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Enjoy regular aid stations, great riverside views and nearby vill..

Experience Bath's Two Tunnels from Brickfields Park, running through lit, traffic free tunnels and scenic river and trail sections. Distances range from 500 m to a 50 km ultra and marathon, but entries are sold out.

Enjoy a scenic off road 9.5 km trail around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, run as two laps over tracks and trails. Limited to 100 runners, the event includes medals, finish goodies and prizes for the top three in each category.

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a 32 mile ultramarathon from Powis Estate to Caffi Wylfa, taking runners over fast paths and rolling footpaths with scenic castle views. Finishers get a celebratory plate and goodies and top three men and women win..

Tackle the 25 mile South Shropshire Circular from Minsterley Village Hall, a navigational challenge across scenic hills with checkpoints and a 10 hour limit. Organised by LDWA and currently full with a waiting list.

Run the scenic Brecon to Cardiff Ultra, a fully marked 70 km one way race along the Taff Trail on 1 March 2026. Enjoy epic views, checkpoint support and a finishers medal as you cross the line at Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a winter mountain trail offering a challenging 75 km ultra or a 26.2 mile marathon across rugged ridges. Navigation, big climbs and stunning upland views make this a true mountain test.

Tackle the Imber Ultra, a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail run around the Imber Range on Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury. Organised as a charity fundraiser, this classic March ultra promises tough trails, great camaraderie and fin..

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Celebrate St David's Day with the Dragon Run at Dare Valley Country Park 1 March 2026, a scenic lap course offering distances from 3 km to ultras. Friendly, well supported and medal for all finishers, plus goody bags and great views.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra, a scenic 43 mile point to point run tracing the River Taff from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw on the edge of Cardiff. Fully marked with checkpoints and coach transfer, this is a rewarding long distance..

Take on the Winter Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 or 30 mile options, solo or in pairs. Self navigated route, staffed checkpoints and a festive finish at Ashton Park with a tech tee and bespoke medal.

Join the CODopoly Triple in Shropshire for a weekend of flexible running from The Unicorn Inn, with routes offering views of Ironbridge and south Telford. Pick one to three days and mix 8 mile, Half Marathon or Marathon distances to suit yo..

Trail races in the Cambrian Mountains at Nant Yr Arian include a half marathon, 10 km and junior races on road free, waymarked routes. Run by Aberystwyth Athletic Club, the event supports local charities and offers food and race merch.

Take on the Black Mountains at the Beast of the Blacks on 14 March 2026, choosing 17 km, 32.5 km or 65 km routes. Fully marked trails, stocked checkpoints, camping and canicross friendly support make it a must for trail runners.

Run the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail at Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026, choosing the Half Marathon 13 miles or Super Seven 7.6 miles through ancient trees and rolling trails. Expect marshals, race timing and a special finishers medal.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for scenic laps and distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, plus a flexible 7 hour time challenge. Enjoy finisher medals, on course support and fundraising for local dog rehomin..

Finish the season in style at West Glamorgan XC League Round 5, the final 5 mile race of the 2025/2026 series at scenic Gnoll Park in Neath on 15 March 2026. Hosted by Neath Harriers, this club focused cross country event promises a fun, ch..

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.