Trail Running calendar near Black Mountains, Wales 2025-2026

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Join the Plum 10K on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, a friendly community race hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a welcoming vibe and strong club support from one of Worcestershire's established running clubs.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Take on scenic Shropshire Hills trails with half and full marathon options, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley by the National Trust tea rooms. The full is a single lap route with aid stations on course and a finisher medal.

Take on the Joust Races 2026, a friendly 24 hour multi lap running challenge at Top Barn Camping with a well marked, mostly flat loop and a lively campsite atmosphere. Enter solo or with a team for a memorable endurance weekend.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run in Ross on Wye with 5K and 10K chip timed races plus a 500 m fun run for kids. Flat multi terrain routes may include grass and mud, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top finishers.

The Relentless is a looped ultra near Bridgend on 18 September 2026 with 50 mile and 100 mile options over repeated 10 mile laps and big climbing. Limited to 25 runners per distance, the race features a well stocked hub for aid and crew.

Take on a 6.7 km loop at Wyre Forest with Lone Wolf Birmingham, running one lap each hour and as many laps as you like up to 24 hours. Wooden trophies and medals await finishers, with a cafe and relaxed event atmosphere.

Push your limits in the Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, running a roughly 4.2 mile loop that starts every hour. Be the last to complete a full loop to win and hit 32 miles to claim an ultra medal.

Run a scenic 47 mile route from Chipping Campden to Painswick along the Cotswold Way, with rolling hills and varied trails. Support stations, live tracking and a finishers medal help you tackle the 15 hour challenge.

Run the Cotswold Way Century, 102 miles of scenic, very hilly trail from Chipping Campden to Bath. Take up to 32 hours with aid stations, live tracking and a buckle for finishers.

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Wild Run Cotswolds invites trail lovers to Cornbury Park for scenic, undulating single loop routes from 10K to the marathon plus a six hour 360 challenge. Family friendly, fully marked and marshalled, entries limited to 600 runners.

Tackle a 50 km trail through the Cambrian Mountains near Lake Vrynwy at the Loop Ultra, a supported and fully marked race. Limited to 100 runners, the event blends rugged trails with camping, music and strong on course support.

RunThrough UK invites runners to the Cannock Chase Running Festival at Birches Valley, a scenic forest course offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timed results, themed medals and a lively event village.

Twin Peaks & Ras Consti in Aberystwyth is a scenic coastal race mixing paths, roads and rocky climbs. Seniors run 11.7 km with climbs of Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill while juniors race shorter routes finishing on the promenade.

Tackle the Brenig Way 50 km trail, a scenic endurance run from Corwen to the dam at Llyn Brenig through forests, riverside paths and technical climbs. Electronically timed with GPS trackers and aid stations, it is a rugged yet well supporte..

Blaze the Biblins is a lively 6 miles trail race through ancient woodland, riverside paths and historic ironworks, featuring climbs and technical single track. Enjoy prizes, a memento and post race tea and cake; entries are limited.

Creepy Crawl on 21 October 2026 at Pengethley Manor offers 5k to ultra distances on a challenging off road loop through hills and two vineyards. Ideal for runners and walkers craving a scenic, gritty test of endurance.