Trail Running calendar near Cardiff 2025-2026

The Doone Run is a popular 10-mile (16km) trail race held in the scenic Doone Valley within Exmoor National Park, near Lynmouth. Organized by Ilfracombe Running Club, this event features a challenging multi-terrain course that includes coastal paths, wooded riverside banks, roads, and trails, offeri..

The Maverick Original Mendips is a trail running event held at Mendips Raceway in Somerset, UK, featuring three route options: Long (22 km, +791 m elevation), Middle (13 km, +404 m), and Short (7 km, +160 m). The course traverses the scenic Mendips Hills, including the West Mendip Way, Rowberrow War..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is set to take place on September 28, 2025. This mixed terrain race begins at the Portishead Open Air Pool and features a scenic route along the Bristol Channel, passing the iconic Black Nore Lighthouse and through the National Trust's Redcl..

Wild Run - Cotswolds is a trail running event held at the picturesque Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, known for its wild, secluded forests of Wychwood. The race offers multiple distances including 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and a unique 360 (6-hour challenge), catering to a wide range of runners. T..

Something to Talk About is a 7-hour technical trail running event held at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre in the scenic New Forest, Bransgore, Christchurch. The race features a looped 3.28-mile course through beautiful forest terrain, suitable for all abilities. Participants can choose their ow..

Race on the Chase is a popular trail running event held at Salisbury Racecourse, just 3 miles from Salisbury city centre. Celebrating its seventh anniversary in 2025, the race offers marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances, all featuring undulating downland terrain along ancient droves, grassy fi..

The Exmoor Coast 55 is a 55 km ultra marathon held along the South West Coast Path, starting at Combe Martin and finishing in Minehead. This scenic route traverses the entire length of Exmoor National Park, featuring England's longest stretch of coastal woodland, the highest coastal point at Culbone..

The North Coast 110 is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the true North Coast of the South West peninsula in North Devon and Exmoor, UK. Offering four distances—110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km—the race follows the scenic South West Coast Path with self-navigation and GPS tracking. Th..

The Gower Ultra 50, Ultra Bach & Trail Race are three long-distance trail running events held in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales. Following the Wales Coast Path, the races showcase stunning beaches, bays, coves, farmland, and fishing villages. The Ultra 50 covers a full..

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a 50km ultramarathon featuring a flat, scenic, and well-organized point-to-point course from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth. The route includes diverse terrain such as forest trails, the Castleman Trailway, and coastal paths along the stunnin..

The Sibelco Templer Ten is a multi-terrain 10-mile running event held at Stover School in Newton Abbot. The course is predominantly off-road, with 90% of the route taking runners through the scenic Stover Country Park and surrounding fields at Teigngrace. The race offers a challenging yet picturesqu..

The Quantock Hills Half Marathon, organized by Prosper Events, is a challenging and scenic trail race held in the Quantock Hills near Kilve Court, Somerset. The course features a mix of tough climbs, rolling hills, technical trails through forests, quiet country lanes, and open moorland, offering ru..

The Monross Trailblazers - Blaze the Biblins is a trail running event held on October 5, 2025, at Biblins Youth Campsite near Doward, Ross-on-Wye, within one of Britain's finest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Covering approximately 6 miles (10k), the course features a mix of climbs, fla..

The Barrows and Downs is a trail running event featuring a marathon and half marathon set in the historic southern area of Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. Participants run among ancient barrows dating back to 3500 BC, enjoying scenic views of the Wiltshire Downs. Both race routes start and finish at Til..

The ColyTEN is a scenic 10-mile multi-terrain race held in Colyton, starting and finishing at the Peace Memorial Playing Fields. Approximately 80% of the course is off-road, featuring a route along the River Coly, a steep climb through Ox Woods, and undulating woodland trails in Morganshayes. The fi..

The Maverick Jurassic Coast is a challenging trail running event held in Corfe Castle, Dorset, along the stunning Isle of Purbeck and part of the famous Jurassic Coast. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers four distances: Ultra (101 km), Long (54 km), Middle (24 km), and Short (12 km). The Ultr..

The Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon will take place in Coleford on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run 34 miles.

The Keynsham Dandy is an off-road running race organized by Town and Country Harriers (TACH) in the Bristol area. The event covers approximately 12.5 miles, starting in Keynsham and featuring a scenic route that includes the revival of the Compton Dando path, complete with a stream crossing. The rac..

The Giddy Horse Backyard event is a unique running experience taking place at Chepstow Racecourse in Piercefield Park. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it features various race formats including 8-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and relay options, all set on a scenic 4.167-mile loop that combines woodland, p..

The Worcester Ring Run is an exciting 23-mile running event taking place on October 25, 2025, starting from Droitwich Rugby Club. This scenic route features a clockwise loop along the Droitwich Canal and the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, offering a mostly traffic-free experience. Participants can en..