Trail Running calendar near Barry 2026-2027

A fully supported trail running event in May 2027 following the Heart of Wales Line Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, with three waymarked distances: 50 miles, 26 miles and 16 miles.

Three trail races (50, 26, 16 miles) follow the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, with baggage transfer and varying checkpoint support by distance.

The Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle course at Baiter Park, Poole on 29 May 2027 runs across grass and tarmac with staggered wave starts every 15 minutes. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target.

A 24 hour off road trail event on *5 mile* loops offering Solo, Pair, and Team entries. The site includes camping, parking, caterers, and illuminated routes for night running.

The Beyond Bristol Ultra will take place in Bristol city centre on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run between 25 and 55 kilometers.

A multi-distance running event in Bath that passes through two long, lit former railway tunnels and starts and finishes at Brickfields Park. Options range from a 500 m Colourburst to an ultramarathon and the event supports Sustrans.

BigSea on the Isle of Purbeck starts and finishes on Knoll Beach and offers Half Marathon, 18 Mile, Marathon and 54k routes across the Purbeck Hills and coastal landmarks. Aid stations provide snacks, water and vegan options and PH 1000 ele..

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a **6706 metre** loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.

A multi-distance trail event around the Cotswolds from a Cirencester basecamp on 12 to 13 June 2027. Distances range from 10 km to 100 km with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping, medical support and finisher kit.

Multi distance running event at Warren Farm near Cheddar Gorge on 13 June 2027. Routes follow gorge cliff tops and the Mendip Hills, including Beacon Batch views.

A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.

A 10 hour loop endurance race on Mynydd Troed with a technical 2.7 mile circuit and over 1000 ft of ascent per lap. Solo, pair and four person team entries are accepted; the route is fully marked with two clip stations and strict kit rules.

A 125 km waymarked loop following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk with about 1902 m ascent and GPX files provided. Checkpoints appear roughly every 25 km, there is a 24 hour cut off, and camping is available at Linkenholt Activity Center.

Two ultramarathon options along the Beacons Way in the United Kingdom on 24 and 25 July 2027. The event is part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series and features live online GPS tracking.

A guided, hilly 30 mile trail run along the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with coastal landmarks, group pacing and on-route guidance from an experienced ultra runner. Entry includes pre-run information and a possible alcohol free beer..

A new quadrennial ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil, serving as Day 5 of the Mount to Coast CYMRUN. The field is limited to 40 runners and cutoffs are enforced on a 4 mph average.

A single-day ultra of 34.8 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island, held as Day 6 of the MTC CYMRUN. Field limited to 40, mandatory kit and a 4.0 miles per hour minimum average speed apply.