Trail Running calendar near Black Mountains, Wales 2025-2026

The RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky Trail Races, held in September 2025 at Barmouth, UK, offer two challenging distances: 25k and 53k. Set in the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, this event features exhilarating trail routes with breathtaking views. Participants benefit from a fully marshalled course,..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Across Wales Walk is a classic challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. Participants walk or run a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting at Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. The cour..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Summer 2025 running event takes place at the National Arboretum in Westonbirt, Tetbury, UK. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 1 mile, 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, all set on a scenic and varied course that winds through over 2,500 species of trees..

The Sandstone Trail Races feature a unique trail running experience in Cheshire and North Wales, offering two concurrent point-to-point races. The event starts at Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park and concludes at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, providing excellent facilities for participants a..

The Hackpen Hill 10k Trail Run is an annual off-road event held near Weir Farm, Broad Hinton, Swindon, Wiltshire. Celebrating its tenth year, the race features a challenging one-lap course that traverses farm tracks, fields, mud, and rolling hills alongside the historic Ridgeway trail. Suitable for..

The Carnival Chase is a scenic running event held in Warminster Town Park, featuring a 10K, 3K, and a new 1.2K Family - Wheelchair - Buggy Fun Run. The course winds through country lanes, tracks, and trails, starting and finishing near the boating lake, with no stiles and a few kissing gates. The ev..

The Stretton Skyline is a challenging fell running event organized by Telford Athletics Club, taking place in Church Stretton, Shropshire. Covering a distance of 30.5 km with a total ascent of 1357 meters, this race is categorized as a Category B long race, requiring participants to possess navigati..

The Coln Valley Charity Trail Run, held in the scenic Coln River valley between Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury, offers 2km, 5km, and 10km trail distances suitable for all ages. The 2km steeplechase features grassy fields with hay bale hurdles and challenging hills, ideal for children and families. The 5..

The Blackdown Hills Half Marathon is a thrilling trail race held at Taunton Racecourse in Somerset, set amidst the scenic Blackdown Hills. Runners can choose between a 10K or a half marathon, with the latter featuring a challenging course that reaches the highest point in the Blackdowns. The route i..

The Blackdown Hills Trail Run, organized by Prosper Events in South-west England, offers both 10K and half marathon distances starting from Taunton racecourse. The event features a challenging course that includes lively forest trails, muddy paths, and peaceful roads, allowing runners to experience..

The Dare Valley Hateful 8 (Bwlfa Rise) is an endurance running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, South Wales. Participants tackle a challenging 4.8-mile loop featuring technical climbs, mountain views, and fast descents. The event lasts 8 hours, during which runners aim to complete..

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular walking event held at Wistanstow Village Hall in Shropshire, England. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, heading west..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all levels from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and hil..

The Barney to Beach event is an 8-mile run or walk held in North Devon, starting at Barnstaple Pannier Market and finishing at Crow Point beach. The course features mostly flat terrain along the scenic Tarka Trail, offering participants stunning views of the North Devon coastline. A children’s fun r..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, takes place near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, UK. This endurance event features a 4.2-mile loop combining equal parts trail and tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allowing fo..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event held in Afan Forest Park, South Wales, known for its scenic woodland and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m..

The Cotswold Way Century is a challenging 102-mile non-stop trail running event along the Cotswold Way National Trail, starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Bath. The single-stage race follows public rights of way, featuring a very hilly course with a mix of hard stone tracks, grassy paths,..

The Cotswold Half Way is a challenging 47-mile trail running event held along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail in Gloucestershire, England. Starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Painswick, the race features a single-stage, non-stop course that traverses a variety of terrains including..