Trail Running calendar near Black Mountains, Wales 2025-2026

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a 48-mile ultramarathon along the River Severn, starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Caersws and finishing in Shrewsbury. Runners follow a scenic route that initially stays inland, then rejoins the Severn at Dolerw Park, passing the Gorsedd stone circle and the Montgo..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a 60-mile point-to-point ultra organized by Ultra Running Ltd, starting at The Premier Inn, Shrewsbury, and finishing at Travelodge Worcester. The route hugs the River Severn for long stretches, routing through Shrewsbury, Atcham, Buildwas, Ironbridge, Jackfield, Coalpor..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultra along the Severn from Travelodge Worcester to Travelodge Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, passing Grimley, Worcester, Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Epney, Priding and Frampton-on-Severn. The route is described as comparatively flat,..

Limitless Trails’ Black Mountains event is a mountain-running challenge set in the Brecon Beacons. The program offers four distances: 50‑mile Ultra, 32‑mile Ultra, Marathon, and Half Marathon (13 miles). Runners start and finish at Longtown Hall in Herefordshire, with routes weaving through the Blac..

Rabbit Run Wales is a series of stunning trail races staged on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, inside the Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven. The event offers a 12K route through diverse trails, with hills, valleys, a river crossing and an exhilar..

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge takes place on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distances include 100km, 50km, a marathon (42km), 25km and 10km. The route is a figure‑of‑eight, with western and eastern loops that reveal the peninsula’s beaches,..

Dragon Coastal Races are three ultra-trail events along the Wales Coast Path, offering 100-mile, 50-mile, and ~30-mile options from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay (via Kenfig and Southerndown). All routes follow the coast path and finish at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay after crossing the Barrage..

Dawn Two Dusk is a 12-hour running challenge at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Bridgend, South Wales. Three 10-mile routes are offered, with participants aiming to complete as many laps as possible within the time limit, the winner by total mileage. The mixed-terrain course features a killer hill, fe..

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, follows the South West Coast Path with the Exmoor ascent. This 50 km loop (also offered as 25 km and 10 km) starts and finishes at Dunster Basecamp, with camping options and festival-style hospitality. The route includes the Mi..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, starting near Talybont and traversing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan and th..

Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a self-navigated ultramarathon through the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The 100‑mile route starts at Abergavenny Castle, follows the Beacons Way with ten checkpoints, and finishes at Llangadog RFC, climbing the highest South Wales peaks such as Pen y..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-day trail ultramarathon in Wales, starting north of Abergavenny in the Brecon Beacons. The event offers six distances: 110km single-stage, 110km over two stages (Sat–Sun), 60km, 50km, 25km and 12km. The course runs from the northern Cambrian mountains to lakes, coastline and..

Pen Y Fan Challenge is a two-race trail event in the Brecon Beacons, near LD3 8NL, South Wales. Runners choose either a 5-mile or 13-mile route, both climbing to Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in the region. The trail features a signed, marshalled course with chip timing and includes a National Trust c..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event staged along the River Severn from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth, using a disused railway line with striking river views and hints of industrial heritage. Runners choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 miles (3/4 marathon), 28 miles, or 37..

The EDDUM 2026 is a 50-mile trail challenge around the Epynt Way, looping the Sennybridge Training Area in mid-Wales. Runners traverse a largely untouched permissive path bordered by the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambrian Mountains to the north. The route offers a scenic, green landscape w..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra endurance event from August 6–9, 2026, starting at Kemble Station in the Cotswolds (GL7 6AW). The 184-mile course unfolds across four stages, featuring four unique Ultra events: The Cotswold Ultra, The Oxford Ultra, The Windsor Ultra, and The Richmond Ult..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is the opening day of The Thames Challenge, based at Kemble Station (GL7 6AW). This UKA-sanctioned running event is a self-sufficient ultramarathon with solo entry (£90). The route follows the Thames Path from Kemble to the river’s source, then returns via Wysis Way and along..

Ramsbury Gold 10km is a multi-terrain running event held near Ramsbury in Wiltshire. The race starts and finishes at Ramsbury Brewery, Stockclose Farm, Aldbourne, within the Ramsbury Estate countryside. Participants can choose the standard 10km or a Canicross 10km option, both on a scenic Wiltshire..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique set of events across a city-centre route that includes Bath’s Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m). Distances range from 500m Colourburst and 2km Colourburst to 5km (two waves), 10km (multiple wav..

The Summer GMU 2026 is an ultra running event featuring a challenging 45-mile loop around the City of Bristol. Held at Aston Park School, the race offers participants a unique opportunity to experience the scenic urban and natural landscapes of Bristol. The event includes options for a full 45-mile..