Trail Running calendar near Bridgend 2026-2027

A summer challenge on the Malvern Hills offering 27 mile and 15 mile routes with substantial ascent, checkpoints and a hot finish meal. The event is based at Colwall Village Hall and is currently full with a waiting list.

A Dartmoor fell running event on 20 June 2026 featuring a 6 mile Burrator Horseshoe, a 4 mile Sheepstor Challenge and junior races, with proceeds to local parish charities and a 250 runner limit.

A summer trail event on Saturday 20 June 2026 along the Mortimer Trail between Kington and Ludlow, offering an approximately 30 mile multi-terrain ultra and a Croft Half that follows the final section of the route.

MacTuffX Bristol on 20 June 2026 in Stoke Gifford features Solo, Doubles and Relay formats combining 10 prescribed Xercises with 400 m or 800 m runs, a LITE weight option, and a detailed leaderboard by division and age group.

A Race for Life obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol, featuring a mixed terrain muddy 5 km course with 28 m ascent. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes on-site facilities, fundraising support and a finishers medal.

Mountain fell race in the Brecon Beacons covering 34 km with 1700 m ascent and eight summits. The anticlockwise route includes Fan y Big, has two checkpoint cutoffs at key points, and is open to runners over 18.

A 12 hour endurance event on a 12 km mixed gravel and tarmac loop in northern Dartmoor, with overnight camping and timed laps. The event raises funds for North Dartmoor Search and Rescue and highlights mental health awareness.

A multi‑terrain 10k around Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, East Devon, featuring largely off road running through Widworthy Estate, marshals, water stations and post race refreshments, with proceeds supporting the village hall.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap distances and themed finisher medals featuring familiar characters. The event includes aid stations, goody bags with vegan options, free parking and distance achi..

A 7-mile multi-terrain race on the Oakdale plateau that starts and finishes by wind turbines and loops the village of Manmoel. Selected as the second race in the East Wales Road Race Championships, with entry fees for UKA and non-affiliated..

A for-fun group half marathon loop in Reynoldston starting at the King Arthur pub and finishing at King Arthur's Stone, held at an easy social pace with one aid station offering water and Welsh cakes. Organised by Gower Trail Blazers and RA..

An evening fell race on Sugar Loaf from Llanwenarth, about 8.8 km with 350 m ascent. Chip timed and limited to 140 entries, age over 18, with snacks and a prize presentation at the pub afterward.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

A technical off-road 10 km through woodlands, meadows and river crossings on the Forde Abbey Estate, plus a free Junior 1500 m for primary-age children. Medals for all and prizes for winners; some participant restrictions apply.

A community 10 km run organised by Exeter City Community Trust, held from Race HQ at Haven Banks and routed along the Riverside Valley Park. The event is chip timed, provides water stations, first aid and a finisher medal; minimum age 15.

Hospice of the Valleys Inflatable 5k in Cardiff on 27 June 2026 features 5 km and 10 km distances with individual and group entry options and fees of £15 and £20 respectively.

A multi-format timed run on a 5 mile loop beside Widemouth Bay and Bude canal, including 24, 12 and 6 hour options plus a cub fun run. Camping is included and surplus funds support Talan’s Trust for childhood cancer research and services.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A four hour score event in the Camarthen Fans using pre marked waterproof maps and a full course of about 20 miles. Entry by pre entry costs £10 and includes food, tea, coffee and cake.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete on 27 June 2026 with a 4.2 km course and 215 m ascent, starting and finishing in the Fete Field and running over bridge, stone steps, steep paths and forestry road. Entry on the day £5.