Trail Running calendar near Bryn 2025-2026

Join the festive 8 Maids a Milking at Pengethley Manor on 14 December 2025 for scenic off road laps through rolling vineyards and a cheeky hill. Choose from 5k to ultra and enjoy a welcoming event for walkers and runners.

Take on a winter multi terrain challenge through Mortimer Forest on Sunday 14 December 2025, with muddy, hilly trails and scenic views toward the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons. Choose about 10 miles or a 4 mile route to suit your legs.

Join the 12 Drummers Drumming Run on 18 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for off road laps through vineyards with a cheeky hill each circuit. Pick a distance from 5k to ultra and enjoy a friendly walkers and runners vibe.

Join the A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail Half Marathon on 20 December 2025 in Bridgend, South Wales. Tackle scenic mixed terrain, muddy forestry trails and climbs, then celebrate with mulled wine, a bespoke medal and a prize for best Christma..

Get into the festive spirit at Santa Run Wales in Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, a family friendly fun run with optional fancy dress, Christmas music and mince pies. Every finisher earns a festive medal and goody bag.

Slow and Dirty is a friendly 19k trail run along the converted Somerset and Dorset railway, a flat firm route through the scenic Stour valley and towns. Canicross welcome, with aid stations, refreshments and a medal for a relaxed post run v..

Celebrate early with The Early Christmas Present, a timed loop along the peaceful Stroud Waterways canal where you can run from 5k up to ultra on flat towpath. Limited places, bespoke finisher memento and virtual entry available.

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Take on the 7 Sins and Immortal trail runs at Wenchford Picnic Site, a hilly, muddy winter course where 7 or 14 miles test your legs and grit. Canicross waves welcome, so come prepared for wet, icy and steep trails.

Join the Community Canal Run for a scenic off road route along the canal and River Tone into Taunton. Free to enter with registration required, choose a 14 mile or 7.5 mile route and enjoy cafes and a relaxed, untimed atmosphere.

Join a festive 60 minute score event at Knightshayes National Trust on Sunday 28 December in scenic parkland and woodland. Mass start, map open at the hooter and race to collect as many controls as you can.

Tackle a scenic, hilly winter 12.5 mile run near Warminster on 29 December and support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect brisk, changeable weather, bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Take on the Walter Raleigh Round in Budleigh Salterton, a scenic half or third marathon that visits Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and winds along the Jurassic Coast and Otter Valley. Expect hills, mud and a wooden finisher coaster for all..

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

Reservoir Roundabout on 10 January 2026 at Elan Valley Visitor Centre offers scenic but challenging upland walks and runs with 20 mile and 12 mile route options. Routes are partly waymarked so map reading and proper kit are required; this n..

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Enjoy scenic off road laps around Pengethley Manor and its vineyards, with a cheeky hill and rolling ups and downs. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run at your pace within a seven hour limit and earn a finisher medal.

Take on the 7 Deadly Sins 7in7, a seven day challenge at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye from 12 to 18 January 2026. Run or walk varied distances each day on a hilly 2.5 km off road lap and collect a unique medal daily.

The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on January 13 invites runners and walkers to tackle laps through vineyards and a testing hill, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. Off road, scenic and inclusive, entrants must finish within seven hours.