Trail Running calendar near Black Mountains, Wales 2025-2026

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail around Devon estates with steep hills, woods and river crossings, or join the family friendly Templeton 5 km fun run. Event at Templeton Village Hall on 29 March 2026.

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Event overview The Dyfi Half takes place in Aberdyfi on Sat 04 Apr 2026. The event offers a half marathon and a marathon (run as two laps of the half). The half is an Index Race in the UTMB 20K category. The first 20 places are offered at a..

Inaugural BOWUM is a 30 mile circular trail in Monmouthshire linking Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle via the Three Castles Walk and Offas Dyke Path. Enjoy rolling hills, well stocked checkpoints and no time limit.

Run the iconic Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra across a flat, marked out and back beach course. All finishers earn a bespoke Pendine medal and top men and women take home trophies.

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydea..

Vale Coastal Races is the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, three trail distances along the Vale of Glamorgan coast in south Wales. The Ultra covers 32.5 miles along the Wales Coast Path from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-Sea; the Vale..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start..

Tackle The Big Cheese, a 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a fully marked course, finishers medal and tea and cake to celebrate at the finish.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Take on MTC Gelert, a scenic one day 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes along National Cycle Route 8. With just 40 places, strict cutoffs and a bespoke finisher medal, this tough Welsh challenge is not to be missed.

Take on an 18 mile guided trail run across the iconic Malvern Hills, summit the ridge and enjoy woodland trails with an experienced coach leading at a social pace. Tickets are currently sold out.

Take on a 39.7 mile ultra along NCN 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil in Mount to Coast Afanc. Only 40 places, mandatory kit and live tracking make this a rugged test of endurance that rewards every finisher with an Afanc medal.

Tackle scenic but rugged trails across the Brecon Beacons with 10, 20 or 40 mile options from Gilestone Farm. Expect steep climbs, varied terrain and well stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported day on the hills.

Experience the Shropshire Way 80K Festival through scenic hills, ancient routes and local food. Run or walk 10, 21, 42 or 80 km while supporting Grow Cook Learn.

Experience a weekend of mountain running and walking in the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape near Abergavenny on 18 and 19 April 2026. Choose 50, 30 or new 20 mile routes with stunning climbs, historic trails and a canal finish.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail run in Worcestershire through woodland, Rodge Hill climbs and a stretch of the Worcestershire Way. Chip timing, bespoke medals and post race cake await while proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the You..