Trail Running calendar near Caerphilly 2025-2026

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

Take on the CF64 Winter Race at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, a scenic 6.4 mile trail through woodland, meadows and marshland on 18 Jan 2026. Enjoy an undulating off road route, marshals, free photos and a friendly trail atmosphere.

The West Glamorgan XC League - Margam Park will take place in Port Talbot on Sunday 18 January 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Explore north Dartmoor amid stone circles and ancient sites at the Pagan Midwinter Marathon and Half Marathon. Expect rugged winter trails, big climbs and unforgettable views for a true off road challenge.

Experience wintry Dartmoor on Pagan Trails, a midwinter run from Chagford that passes stone circles and ancient sites. Choose a demanding marathon of 28 miles and 1500 m ascent or a half of 14 miles and 700 m ascent and bring winter kit.

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Take on Spice Up Your Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from 3 km upwards. Enjoy countryside laps, snacks and medals for finishers, with fancy dress warmly encouraged.

Join the Stonehenge Stomp on 25 January 2026 for a scenic walking event that welcomes runners and is not a race. Choose routes from family friendly 5 km up to 40 km and enjoy stunning views of Stonehenge in a popular, limited entry event.

Tackle scenic trails on the Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley with a choice of a half marathon or a two lap full marathon. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, friendly marshals and a post race cake competition for all.

Run Starburster at sunset in Hurn Forest from St Leonards cricket club, with 5 and 10 mile options that glow under twilight. Bring a head or chest torch and trail shoes are recommended, and 20% of fees support Forestry England.

Join the Haldon Winter Run 2026 in Haldon Forest, Devon on 1 February for a timed, no pressure trail event with 2.5K, 5K and 10K routes. Canicross welcome at 5K and 10K with marked courses, water on route and medals for all finishers.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

Take on Round 4 of the West Glamorgan XC League at Kenfig Nature Reserve on 1 February 2026, a scenic 4.2 mile cross country hosted by Cornelly Striders. Entries are capped so book in advance to guarantee your place.

Hit the trails at Haldon Forest Park for Haldon 5K & 10K on 1 February 2026, with scenic routes, finisher medals and free race photography. Open to runners and canicross participants and forming part of the PGE trail running championships.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Take on the Portland Coastal Ultra Trail Marathon on 8 Feb 2026 with marathon, half marathon or 10k along the dramatic Portland stretch of the South West Coast Path. Self navigated loops, chip timing and medals offer a coastal adventure.

Tackle a 27 km off road loop from The Watersports Hub, Sidmouth, visiting four trig points in order and choosing your own route between them. Friendly marshals, a Welsh slate medal for finishers and all profits to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile road race from Melksham through historic Lacock and back on 8 February 2026. With only 300 places, medals for all and prizes in age categories, it is perfect for fast times or a winter tune up.