Trail Running calendar near Black Mountains, Wales 2025-2026

The Avebury8 Nine is a small, highly regarded trail race set in the Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire. The roughly 9-mile course starts and finishes in Avebury, with the route starting on Bray Street, heading north to Yatesbury Lane, through Yatesbury, and returning to Avebury High Street to..

Broadway Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Cotswold Trail Events, takes place in Broadway, Worcestershire, in the northern Cotswolds. The event offers two distances: a marathon and a half marathon. The route is a longer, hilly, muddy tour featuring trails and mostly unpaved tracks, with a few m..

The Smurf Run in Aberdare, Wales, is a unique 7-hour time challenge event hosted by Saturn Running at the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps of approximately 7km (4.37 miles) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The Action Heart Tuff Un is an annual multi-terrain running event held at Baggeridge Country Park in Dudley. Covering approximately 6 miles, the course features undulating trails, muddy paths, and a shallow stream crossing, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for runners of all levels. W..

The Weston Park 10k and 5k is an annual multi-terrain trail running event held in the scenic grounds of Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire. The course features a mix of concrete, tarmac, gravel paths, and a short grass section, showcasing the historic park's landmarks. The 5k route covers..

The Combe Crawler is a legendary cross-country race hosted by Ilfracombe Running Club in Ilfracombe, North Devon. Usually held on the last Sunday of November, the course covers about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) of multi-terrain course, starting and finishing at Ilfracombe Football Club on Marlborough Way. R..

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 Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can choose from 10K, 5K, or a junior run, all set on undulating forest trails that offer picturesque views and a challenging course. The even..

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 Miles & Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine is a trail event from Cwmdu Village Hall near Crickhowell, Powys. Distances are 14km, 10 miles and a Half Marathon. The courses head west toward Bwlch Mountain and follow the Beacons Way, with the Half Marathon routing via..

Limitless Trails’ Secret Santa Series heads to the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Cwmdu Hall, Powys. Distances offered are 14 km, 10 miles, and 13.1 miles, beginning from Cwmdu along Beacons Way toward Bwlch Mountain, with the half marathon following Cockit Hill for lake views before turn..

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run without time limits. The accessible paths feature varied terrain..

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 Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Offering 10k, 5k, and junior race options, the course features mostly flat, slightly undulating compacted trails around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The 10k race consists of two lap..

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, staged by Mad Running Junkies, takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 9BZ). The course blends the Hateful Eight 8‑mile route with a further 5+ miles of challenging trail, totaling around 13 miles of mix..

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..