Trail Running calendar near Bridgend 2025-2026

The Haselbury Trailrace is a scenic cross-country running event held at North Perrott Cricket Club in Somerset. Established in 1989, the race features a 10K course consisting of two laps, with a shorter 6K fun run option available. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities inc..

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The Ivybridge 3 Tops is an annual fell running event held in Dartmoor, organized by Erme Valley Harriers and part of the Dartmoor Fell Series. The senior race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 450 meters of climb, featuring a challenging course that includes ascents of Western Beacon, Weatherd..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds and finishing at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, the event is divided into four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles),..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon held in the Cotswolds, UK, starting at Kemble Train Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The point-to-point route follows the Thames Path, passing through scenic locations such as Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle..

The Brecon Beacons 51k event, part of the RunThrough UK Brecon Beacons Trails in August 2025, offers runners a challenging ultra-distance trail race in the scenic Brecon Beacons, starting from Talybont-on-Usk. Participants can choose from 10K, 24K, or 51K distances, each featuring rugged trails, cli..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Dartmoor, Devon, with its 9th edition scheduled for August 9, 2025. It features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that traverses open moorland, two Dartmoor 600m summits, and three moorland vill..

The OuterEdge Events' Big Day Out Dartmoor features two trail races set in the stunning Dartmoor National Park, Devon. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing moorland wilderness, four villages, and 1,119m ascent. It offers a fully marked course w..

The The Buckfast Abbey Dash will take place in Buckfastleigh on Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun Golden Dagger will take place in Yelverton on Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Croome By Night is a fun, informal 6-mile (9.65 km) group run held at Croome Park near High Green. Organized by Black Pear Joggers, the event features a scenic, undulating off-road course that includes a lakeside section and a bridge to the Island Pavilion, while avoiding wooded areas and steep uphi..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, it offers 5k and 10k distances suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course features an undulating trail that skirts field boundaries, passes t..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Ragleth Inn Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging 4.4 km fell race with 390 meters of ascent, held near Little Stretton in the West Midlands. The race features a new course introduced in 2024, starting at Ashes Hollow road junction and including checkpoints at Callow Holl..

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

The Beast of Llangattock Ultra Trail Running Challenge, held at Park Farm in Llangattock near Crickhowell, Powys, offers four challenging distances: 10 km, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The scenic course features steep climbs to the Llangattock Escarpment with breathtaking views of the Bl..

The Wild Wolf of Radnor is a 10-mile trail race set in the stunning Radnor Forest in Mid Wales, an area steeped in local legend as the site where the last wolf of Wales was shot. The course features diverse terrains including forestry roads, open moorland, and muddy, tree-lined single tracks. Runner..

The Two Tunnels Races in Bath offer a unique running experience featuring the UK's longest underground sections on race courses. Set beneath the city, runners traverse the historic Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced for safety. The event includes a var..

The Beast of Bryn is a challenging trail running event held in Bryn, Port Talbot, South Wales, organized by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG). Set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, the race offers two distances: a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) route with 288 meters of climb and a longer 10.5-mile (17 km) co..