Trail Running calendar near Cardiff 2026-2027

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series on 13 December 2026 at Pengethley Manor, this off-road event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a 2.5 km lap with a seven hour limit. Virtual entries and medals are available.

Festive trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 feature a family 1 Mile plus 5km and 10km trail races in ancient oak woodland, with canicross options for the 5km and 10km and seasonal finisher medals and treats.

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

Trail half marathon near Bridgend on 19 December 2026 with an 8 mile section plus about 5 extra miles of mixed terrain. Entry is limited to 70 runners and minimum age is 17.

A festive family-friendly fun run at Dare Valley Country Park with 2.5 km and 5.0 km routes. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag; the event includes an aid table, toilets, a café and free parking.

A December fell race on Skirrid of about 5.7 km with 450 m of ascent, based at the Skirrid Inn near Llanvihangel Crucorny. Entry costs £10, competitors must be over 16, and the event includes a kit dump and spot prizes.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted Somerset and Dorset railway through the Stour valley, with route markers, two aid stations, a canicross option, parking and post-race refreshments.

Devils Chair Dash is a charity fell race on 26 December 2022 at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterly. The course is 4.6 km with 246 m ascent, requires pre-registration, and has a minimum entry fee of £3 payable on the day.

A mixed terrain trail event on Sunday 27 December 2026 tracing the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington. It offers an about 30 mile Ultra and a Croft Half covering the second half of the route.

A free, untimed community run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton offering 14 mile and 7.5 mile options; registration is required for insurance and cafes are located along the route.

A two hour night navigation event near Rosebush featuring a *16 km* woodland route with 660 m climb, a pre-marked map, compulsory kit and required navigation experience. Entry is online with a £10 fee.

An 8-hour timed road event in Exmouth on 1 January 2027 using measured 5.3k out-and-back laps on a former train line. Participants may start within the event window and must finish by the published cut-off time.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A trail event near Budleigh Salterton on 9 January 2027 visiting the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh with coastal and riverside paths. Two distances are offered with marked routes, aid station and onsite facilities at the cricket club.

An offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. Race and virtual entries are available in January, with paid entries receiving themed medals.

A seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor where runners or walkers choose daily distances from 5k to Ultra and earn a unique medal each day; a virtual option is available during January.

Trail event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances within a seven hour time limit. The offroad laps include a hill and vineyard sections and a virtual option with a personalised bib and medal is available.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Lusty Run offers offroad distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit. A virtual option during January includes a personalised virtual bib and recorded result.

Offroad lap-based event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. A virtual January option, themed medals and on-site facilities are provided.