Caerphilly
Trail Running Calendar near Caerphilly 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Caerphilly for 2026-2027! We've gathered 114 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A timed ultra where participants repeat a 9 mile loop as many times as possible within an eight hour limit on mixed terrain with significant climbs near Bridgend.
A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.
A fell race on 3 October 2026 with a 3.2 km route and 305 m climb near Storey Arms, included in the South Wales Series; entry on the day £2.
Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4th October 2026, 21.2 km with 839 m ascent, waymarked route, chip timing, feed stations and wooden finisher medals.
Trail running and rucking at Ashton Court on 04 October 2026 with 6 km, 10 km and 21 km routes, Pro and Open categories, and GORUCK Rucker 4.0 gear provided.
A 55 km self navigated ultra through varied Forest of Dean terrain with GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a separate canicross category.
A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3km to 50km, themed finisher medals and distance pins, on course aid with vegan options, and basic venue facilities including toilets and free parking.
Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.
Backyard Ultra in Bristol asks runners to complete a four mile loop each hour for six hours, with a beer, finisher goody bundle, water station and prizes for top male and female.
A 20 km multi terrain fell race on 25 October 2026 across varied Mendip landscapes with 420 m of climb, drinks stations en route and veteran prize categories.
A 9.6 km fell race with 485 m ascent near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026; full WFRA kit is required and parking at the pub is very limited.
Timed lap event at Barry Sidings Country Park with flexible start times, distances from 5 km to ultra on a tarmac out and back course and a medal or no medal option.
November 2026
Approximately 7 mile multi-terrain race from Risca Leisure Centre to Twmbarlwm and back, with about 1000 ft ascent; entries listed via Entry Central.
Mixed trail, mountain, canal and road runs around the Brecon Beacons on 7 November 2026, offered at 50 miles, 26 miles and 13 miles.
A 30 mile trail ultra from Merthyr Tydfil through the Brecon Beacons with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a six hour cut-off at checkpoint three.