Trail Running calendar near Brecon Beacons 2025-2026

Take on the OTT Trail Marathon or 10 mile race through the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer on 16 May 2026. Expect rugged mountain and forestry trails, sweeping views and a true off road challenge.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Event overview Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete..

Join a coastal running festival along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with four distances from 22 to 100 miles and a cliff top finish at Dale. Camping, checkpoints and full race support make this a memorable seaside ultra weekend.

Run the Brecon Beacons at Midnight Mountain Marathon on June 6, 2026, starting in daylight and finishing under the stars, so some may need a torch. Take part in Marathon, Half Marathon or Bergen pack races and earn a medal and a mug of tea.

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser for a fun, scenic run from Coalport Village Hall along the Silkin Way and over Ironbridge. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances and embrace fancy dress with top hats and tiaras to boost spirits.

Tackle 40 miles of the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, passing golden beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle. No time limits and strong support let you relax and earn a Pegasus medal.

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

Run the scenic Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K on 7 June 2026 along a flat, mostly off road route on the Tarka Trail and riverside parks. Enjoy chip timing, a finishers medal and an event shirt for early entrants while supporting a great local..

Offa's Dyke 15 returns on Saturday 13 June 2026, offering a classic 15 mile challenge along the scenic Offa's Dyke near Hay on Wye. Solo runners and relay teams are welcome at this revived event organised by Tempo Events.

Take on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge, a trail festival offering distances from 10 km up to a 100 km ultra on scenic Cotswolds paths. Enjoy staffed aid stations, camping and options for solo, team or walker entries.

Run the dramatic Cheddar Gorge on trails across the Mendip Hills, from a fun 1k up to a full marathon, with cliff top views, meadows and rugged rock underfoot. Finishers of 6km and longer earn a two sided event medal.

Ultra Wales 50 is a 51 mile trail through Southern Snowdonia from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, taking in rugged peaks and coastal views. Expect big climbs, wild scenery and a 20 hour cut off for a true mountain challenge.

Challenge yourself on the Lake Vyrnwy 10k, a scenic multi terrain trail around the estate with climbs, fast downhills and stunning lake views. Open to runners 16 and over, finishers receive a medal and a lively finish arena with music.

Challenge yourself on the Lake Vyrnwy 10k, a scenic multi terrain trail around the estate with climbs, fast downhills and stunning lake views. Open to runners 16 and over, finishers receive a medal and a lively finish arena with music.

Race around rugged Lundy Island on a scenic 13.5 mile trail that circles the island and hugs dramatic coastal cliffs. Travel options include a charter boat; the route is fully marked with aid stations and required safety kit.

Join the PIGUM on July 4, 2026 in Abergavenny for a 30 mile mountain trail ultra with about 5,000 feet of climbing, taking in Sugar Loaf and ridge country. Expect fully stocked checkpoints, friendly crew support and no time limit.

Run from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along scenic canal towpaths, a mostly flat point to point course that includes the 360 metre Coseley Tunnel. Chip timed with wave starts and a finish area T shirt and medal.

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

Run the Severn from source to sea in a five day, approximately 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way. Split into five stages with finisher medals that form a jigsaw, this challenging route rewards navigation skills and grit.