Trail Running calendar near Caerphilly 2026-2027

Experience the Shropshire Hills at the Shropshire Way 80K Festival, a trail running and walking event with routes through summits, ancient tracks and woodlands. Choose distances from 10 km to 80 km and help fund Grow Cook Learn.

Join a guided group trail run along the Malverns ridge from North Malvern, covering 18 miles with over 1300 m of ascent and stunning summit views. Expect steady trails at about 10 to 11 minutes per mile with friendly support and full kit in..

Tackle the Beast of the Beacons in Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20 or 40 mile trails across ridges, reservoirs and woodland. Well supported checkpoints, camping and handcrafted trophies await adventurous runners.

Explore the Black Mountains and Blaenavon World Heritage area from Abergavenny with 20, 30 or 50 mile routes across rugged trails and canal towpaths. Hosted by LDWA South Wales on 18 19 April 2026, ideal for endurance runners and walkers.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Run wild coastal trails around Little Haven on 25 April 2026, from 10K to ultra, with sandy beaches, rugged coastpath and big climbs. Part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard, the event features chip timing, a finisher medal and sweepin..

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Discover the Butcombe Trail Ultra across the scenic Mendip Hills AONB with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated trail options. This volunteer run event supports the Mendip Hills Fund and is an UTMB index qualifier.

Enjoy scenic 10 and 22 mile waymarked walks from Holdgate Church on 25 April 2026, climbing Abdon Burf the highest point in Shropshire and taking in Wenlock Edge views to Mid Wales. Proceeds support local church communities.

Run 40 miles along the scenic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath from Malpas to Brecon Basin on mostly firm, flat terrain. Community run with fully supported checkpoints and a commemorative finish memento.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

Take on scenic trails at the East Devon Round festival in Offwell near Honiton, 1 to 3 May 2026. From a testing 68 mile round to shorter trail options, enjoy camping at HQ and routes through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Tackle the HOWUM 30 mile ultra on 2 May 2026 around Llanidloes, a scenic trail route past Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River Severn. With fully stocked checkpoints, no time limit and a Pegasus medal at the finish, it is a suppor..

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Tempo Trail Races take over the Cotswolds on Sunday 3 May 2026, with routes ranging from 10K to a 100KM ultra. Choose your challenge and enjoy rugged trails, a friendly atmosphere and UKA backed organisation.