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

DirtRun In The Dark is an off-road running event held at The Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants tackle a 10km course consisting of two laps around forest tracks and trails, all run in the dark, making torches compulsory. The race welcomes runners aged 14 and above and allows canic..

Run The Trails Afan Forest, part of the Aspire X Events Run The Trails Series, takes place at Bryn Bettws Lodge in Pontrhydyfen, Port Talbot. Runners can choose between 5km and 10km routes, with hand-picked trails designed to suit both first-timers and more experienced athletes seeking a challenge a..

The Secret Santa Series is a festive trail running event held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Cwmdu Village Hall, Powys. It offers three challenging distances: 14 km (Figgy Pud), 10 miles (Turkey Ten Mile), and a half marathon (Du Mulled Wine), with significant elevati..

The Telford T50 Trail Run is a challenging 50-mile winter trail race held in Telford, Shropshire, starting from The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley. The course follows the renowned Telford T50 pathway, showcasing historic and scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge and the Wrekin, passing through industria..

Secret Santa Figgy Pud 14km, Turkey Ten Mile & Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine starts at Cwmdu Village Hall in Black Mountains of Powys. The event offers three routes: 14km, 10 miles and a half marathon, starting together and diverging by distance. The courses follow Beacons Way toward Mynydd Llangors,..

Cardington Cracker is a 14.5 km fell-running race in Cardington, Shropshire, hosted by Telford Athletic Club at Cardington Village Hall. The route climbs about 793 m and is largely marked and marshalled, with a notable stretch down The Lawley and a few road crossings. It is limited to 250 online ent..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

Set in South Wales, Celtic Trail Races offers three trail challenges: the Ultra (34 miles), Marathon (26 miles), and Half Marathon (13 miles). The routes wind through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range, finishing along the Coed Morgannwg Way with dramatic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, S..

Mortimer Forest Trail Race, organized by Ludlow Runners, takes place at Moor Park School, Ludlow, in Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire–Shropshire border. The event offers two routes: a 10-mile multi-terrain course featuring Big Dippers and a climb to the summit of High Vinnalls, finishing with a..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ. This roughly 13-mile trail challenge combines The Hateful Eight 8-mile route with about 5 extra miles of mixed terrain, including mud, water, a killer h..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) Ultra is a self-navigating trail challenge following the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle in Shropshire to Kington in Herefordshire. It offers two routes: a 30-mile Ultra and a Croft 15 of about 16 miles. The course is a no-frills, mixed-terrain trek through the March..

The Plain Crazy Winter is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, known for its hilly, cold, and scenic course that can be windy, snowy, and desolate. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top male and female finishers across various age categor..

Haldon Night is a winter night-time trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter (Bullers Hill, Kennford, EX6 7XR). The program features a single-loop 10K and a 5K for adults, plus 1K and 2K races for kids (with adults able to run with children). There’s also a 10K canicross option.Ra..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it an ideal choice for both experienced runners and newcomers...

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing distances up to 50km, including half-marathon, marathon, an..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse landscapes and solid terrain, providing a unique blend of tra..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Day Race is a scenic running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, with routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the arboretum's landscape. The event is designed to..