Trail Running calendar near Brecon Beacons 2025-2026

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 are the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, the original trail events along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline in South Wales, now in their 11th year. Distances are 32.5 miles for the Ultra, 18.5 miles for the Trail (..

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.

Explore upland trails from Abergavenny through the Black Mountains and Forgotten Landscape World Heritage area with 50, 30 or 20 mile options. Routes climb Skirrid, pass Llanthony and finish on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

Explore the Brecon Beacons on marked trails with 10 mile, 20 mile or 40 mile routes and full support on course. Well stocked checkpoints, a warm finish and canicross friendly rules make this a rewarding spring challenge.

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.

Run or walk the Shropshire Hills at the Shropshire Way 80K Festival, with options from 10 km to 80 km across hilltop summits, ancient routes and market towns. Entries are limited and proceeds support the charity Grow Cook Learn.

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..

Experience the first edition MTC Y Draig Goch, a scenic 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island on 19 April 2026. Entries are limited and finishers earn a medal, so sign up for a memorable Welsh coastal challenge.

Take on a scenic 8.6 mile loop around Trawsfynydd Lake in Snowdonia, a mixed tarmac and trail course with one testing hill and 175 m of ascent. All entry funds support the volunteer South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team.

Explore Shropshire's hills on the Corvedale Cake Walk on 25 April 2026, with routes to Abdon Burf and sweeping Wenlock Edge views. Stop for checkpoint cakes and finish with hot dogs while supporting local churches.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Tackle coastal trails at Little Haven, Pembrokeshire on 25 April 2026 with distances from 10K to Ultra and panoramic sea views across Britain’s only coastal national park. Part of the Endurancelife season, the race features marked course, t..

Explore the Mendip Hills on the Butcombe Trail Ultra, a self navigated trail ultra on 25 April 2026. Pick 50 mile or 50 km routes that link six pubs and raise funds for the Mendip Hills Fund.

The Cadair X will take place in Tywyn on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 13 miles.