Trail Running calendar near Dale 2025-2026

The North Devon Marathon, held in Woolacombe, North Devon, is renowned as one of the UK's toughest and most scenic marathons. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K, attracting runners seeking a challenging and beautiful course. The route traverses the South West Coast Path and t..

The Lundy Island Race, organized by OuterEdge Events, is a unique 13.5-mile trail running event held on the rugged and scenic Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, UK. Participants traverse pristine, wildlife-rich trails maintained by the Landmark Trust, covering the island’s eastern and western clif..

Rabbit Run Wales is a trail running event set on the private grounds of the Merthyr Mawr Estate along the South Wales coast, within the Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve. It offers stunning 12K (7.5 miles) and new 40K (approximately 25 miles) races, featuring diverse terrain including hill..

The My Little Care Bear Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This nostalgic 1980s-themed event offers a 7-hour time challenge where participants can run multiple laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course on well-maintained footpaths with scenic country..

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, held in South Wales on 19-20 July 2025, offers a range of endurance events including 100km, 75km, 50km, marathon, 25km, and a 10km family-friendly loop. Set in the scenic Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course features gold..

Dusk Till Dawn is a challenging 12-hour running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in South Wales. Participants tackle three distinct 10-mile mixed terrain routes, including hills, technical downhill forestry trails, and minimal road sections, aiming to complete as many loops as possible from..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event held in South Wales, featuring two race distances: 5 miles and 13 miles. Both courses include the ascent of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, offering a scenic and challenging experience. The event takes place near postal code LD3 8NL and is..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

Race The Train™ is an annual running event held in Tywyn, Mid-Wales, organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers multiple race distances catering to various age groups and abilities, including a 14-mile Rotary Challenge, a 10K Quarry Challenge, a 5.5-mile Dolgoch..

The Beast of Bryn is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot, South Wales. Established in 2011 and managed by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG), the 2025 race offers two distances: a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) route with 288 meters of climb, and a longer 1..

The Dare Valley Hateful 8 (Bwlfa Rise) is a challenging 4.8-mile loop race held in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, South Wales. Participants have 8 hours to complete as many laps as possible on a course featuring technical climbs, mountain views, and fast descents. The event offers so..

The Barney to Beach event is an 8-mile run or walk held in North Devon, starting at Barnstaple Pannier Market and finishing at Crow Point beach. The course features mostly flat terrain along the scenic Tarka Trail, offering spectacular views of the North Devon coastline. A children's fun run of 1 mi..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event held in Afan Forest Park, South Wales, known for its scenic woodland and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m..

The Bude Pirate Run is an approximately 8-mile trail race held in Bude, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Maer Down near Crooklets Beach. The course features outstanding coastal scenery, varied terrain including trails, fields, wooded areas, and some road sections, with many hills making it a chal..

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and hilly 13.1-mile race held in the beautiful Cothi Valley near Llanwrda, United Kingdom. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers a challenging trail course that attracts runners seeking a picturesque yet demanding run. Alongside the half mara..

The Warhorse will take place in Braunton on Sunday 21 September 2025.

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

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 England, featuring four distance options: 110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km. The race follows the scenic South West Coast Path, with routes showcasing stunning coastal views inc..

The Gower Ultra 50, Ultra Bach, and 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 fu..