Trail Running calendar near Cwmdare 2025-2026

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

Run a scenic loop through the Forest of Dean on well maintained trails with gentle climbs. Officially measured and fully marshalled, this spring half hosts the British Trail Running Championships.

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed station..

Run scenic off road trails through Escot Park near Ottery St Mary with short climbs and some muddy sections. Choose a 10K or a two lap half marathon with canicross categories for dog and handler teams.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic 25 km and 55 km trail routes from Museum Square. Race under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, through Leigh Woods and along riverside and railway paths, with feed stations and a finisher medal.

Run amid Bath's city sights and rolling countryside at the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge, based at Bath Racecourse. Choose from 50 km, 29 km or 10 km looped routes with full support, rest stops and finisher T shirt and medal.

Join the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 for muddy, hilly trail fun across 3, 5 and 12 km options. Enjoy homemade refreshments, medals for finishers and prizes for winners in a friendly community event.

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail around Devon estates with steep hills, woods and river crossings, or join the family friendly Templeton 5 km fun run. Event at Templeton Village Hall on 29 March 2026.

Event overview The Dyfi Half takes place in Aberdyfi on Sat 04 Apr 2026. The event offers a half marathon and a marathon (run as two laps of the half). The half is an Index Race in the UTMB 20K category. The first 20 places are offered at a..

Inaugural BOWUM is a 30 mile circular trail in Monmouthshire linking Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle via the Three Castles Walk and Offas Dyke Path. Enjoy rolling hills, well stocked checkpoints and no time limit.

Run the iconic Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra across a flat, marked out and back beach course. All finishers earn a bespoke Pendine medal and top men and women take home trophies.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydea..

Vale Coastal Races is the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, three trail distances along the Vale of Glamorgan coast in south Wales. The Ultra covers 32.5 miles along the Wales Coast Path from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-Sea; the Vale..

Tackle The Big Cheese, a 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a fully marked course, finishers medal and tea and cake to celebrate at the finish.

Tackle the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, about 22 miles with 4,000 ft of ascent and a beach finish opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Enter solo, relay or Sid to Axe for a supported, chip timed coastal challenge.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Take on MTC Gelert, a scenic one day 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes along National Cycle Route 8. With just 40 places, strict cutoffs and a bespoke finisher medal, this tough Welsh challenge is not to be missed.

Take on an 18 mile guided trail run across the iconic Malvern Hills, summit the ridge and enjoy woodland trails with an experienced coach leading at a social pace. Tickets are currently sold out.