Trail Running calendar near Caerphilly 2025-2026

Take on the Malvern Midsummer Marathon across the iconic Malvern Hills with 27 mile and 15 mile routes featuring big climbs and ridge top views. Enjoy staffed checkpoints, a hot finish meal and the friendly LDWA atmosphere.

Run around rugged Lundy Island in a 13.5 miles trail race visiting all four corners, from technical eastern coast to undulating western clifftops. Fully waymarked, marshalled and served by aid stations with a raceboat transport option.

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Tackle a 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny, climbing Sugar Loaf and 5,000 feet of scenic mountain trails. Professionally organised with fully manned checkpoints, crew support and a memorable post race medal.

Take on the MTC Hafren Ultra, a scenic 27 mile point to point run over Plynlimon to the source of the River Severn and finishing in Caersws. Expect big climbs, technical river paths and sweeping upland views.

Tackle the Severn Challenge: a five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way from source to sea, testing navigation and endurance. Enjoy nightly hotel stops, baggage transfers and collectible stage medals that form a jigsaw..

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Take on the scenic 48 mile MTC Severn Plod Ultra from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026, celebrating its 10th edition with challenging trails and sweeping views. All finishers earn a bespoke medal and starters get a free MTC visor.

Tackle a 57 mile point to point ultramarathon following the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse on 11 July 2026. Mostly flat terrain with checkpoint support and GPX navigation recommended for overgrown sections.

Take on the Black Mountains from Longtown Hall on 11 July 2026 with self navigated trail options from 13 to 50 mile, chip timing and checkpoints. Camping, food, trackers and medical and physio support ensure a safe, well catered weekend.

Explore 12 charming parishes on off road circular routes from Hallow, choosing distances from 10 to 40 miles. Waymarked paths, checkpoint support and a hot finish make this a friendly challenge for walkers and runners.

Enjoy stunning Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd views at the Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Well marked trails, medals and a fun cake competition make this a sweet day out.

Join the Otter Rail and River Run for a scenic off road 10 km or one mile family run along riverside paths and woodland. Community event raising funds for the village playing field with finishers receiving a local memento.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Join the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge for a weekend of scenic coastal, moor and woodland trails from Penrice Castle on 18 and 19 July 2026. Distances range from 10 km to 100 km on figure of 8 and loop courses with camping and full suppor..

Take on coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve on 18 July 2026 with 12K, 40K and family races like Bunny and Toddler Dash. Expect sand dune descents, river crossings and dramatic cliffside views for a true Welsh trail..

Tackle the Dragon Coastal Races along the Wales Coast Path with 100, 50 or 30 mile options finishing at the Captain Scott Memorial in Cardiff Bay. Expect sweeping beaches, dunes, coastal trails and inland forests for an epic seaside challen..

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Experience the Wye Valley Tunnel Run, racing through the atmospheric Tidenham Tunnel and scenic riverside and old railway paths. Distances suit everyone from a Colourbust family fun run to a full marathon, with trail charm and big event ene..