Trail Running calendar near Cilgwyn 2026-2027

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A fell race near Pwllheli over a single 8 km route with 490 m of climb that takes in the three peaks of the Eifl. Entry on the day only costs £10 and the event is insured by the Welsh Fell Runners Association.

An annual grassroots fell race in the Black Mountains covering 27.4 km and 1586 m of climb with five checkpoints and mandatory full kit; the event is non-commercial and surplus funds support local Mountain Rescue.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish; proceeds support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign.

Beat the Black Dog is a 12 km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

Coastal trail races in Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula featuring 20 km, 10 km and 2 km beach races on 19 September 2026. Routes follow coastal paths and finish on Abersoch Beach with aid stations, chip timing and finish area music.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

MacTuffX Swansea is a functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 combining ten Xercises with running in Classic and double distances. Entries are offered for solo, doubles, and five-person relays and include a LITE..

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

A fully marked 32 mile trail run in the Cambrian Mountains, based at Camp Plas with exclusive camping and support, limited to 100 runners and a 14 hours cut off for the main route.

The Twin Peaks Race in Aberystwyth challenges runners with ascents of both Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill on an 11.7 km route. A shorter junior race on the promenade is also available. The event features varied terrain and finishes with a..

A new fell race on the Cat's Back ridge in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m ascent. The partly marked, rocky route requires full kit and appropriate fell shoes and is open to runners aged 16 and over.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3km up to 50km. The event includes themed medals, finishers' goody bags with a vegan option, aid stations, free parking and basic venue facilities.