Trail Running calendar near Dale 2026-2027

Experience a trail run through the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and along the Wales Coast Path. This event features a half marathon and a two lap marathon with 850m of elevation gain in the stunning Snowdonia National Park.

Experience the unique challenge of racing on the firm sands of Pendine Beach. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to an ultra marathon on a course famous for land speed records.

Three coastal trail races of 32.5, 18.5 and 10 miles follow the Wales Coast Path along the Vale of Glamorgan, with waymarked routes, staffed checkpoints, and coach transport for the linear course finishing at Ogmore-by-Sea.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Gower Peninsula with a self navigation half marathon or marked trail runs of 10km and 5km. Enjoy coastal paths and woodland trails starting from the scenic Oxwich Bay.

Experience a scenic 40 mile ultra marathon along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. This quadrennial event offers a well supported route through the Heart of Wales with unique finishers medals.

Experience a scenic 35 mile ultra marathon from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. Following the National Cycle Route 8 to the coast, this four yearly event offers a unique journey through the landscapes of South Wales.

Coastal trail running from Little Haven with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options across undulating exposed terrain in Pembrokeshire National Park. The event forms part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon. Run or walk through scenic countryside on well maintained paths and celebrate with a themed medal and ice cream.

Experience a mountain adventure through the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park with circular routes starting in Brecon. Choose between 100km, 75km, or marathon distances featuring significant elevation and iconic ridge traverses.

Experience the dramatic coastline and steep moorland of Exmoor National Park across five trail distances. Run past towering cliffs and through the Valley of Rocks on technical terrain starting from Lynton.

Experience a challenging 12 mile off road run through the private Clovelly Estate. This scenic course features ancient woodlands, coastal cliffs, and a final climb up Clovelly's famous cobbled street to support the RNLI.

Trail races at Martinhoe in Exmoor National Park offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses across moorland, forest and coastal terrain. The routes include steep climbs, long descents and fully marked navigation.

Experience the beauty of North Pembrokeshire with three off road fell races through the Preseli hills. Enjoy spectacular summit views, well stocked aid stations, and a community atmosphere complete with post race refreshments.

Discover the scenic trails of Margam Country Park with a variety of distances including a castle lap. This canicross friendly event offers chip timing and finisher medals for all participants.

Experience a mountain marathon or a ten mile race through the Brecon Beacons featuring climbs over Pen Y Fan and Tor y Foel. Runners enjoy scenic forest tracks and mountainous loops starting and finishing in Merthyr Tydfil.

Test your determination on a 26.2 mile trail course through historic ironworks and rugged forest paths in Bridgend. Limited to 60 participants, this event features five fuel stations and a unique medal for all finishers.

Celebrate 50 years of Rocky with a flexible time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Run anything from 3km to an ultra marathon on scenic paths and earn a themed medal and goody bag.

Experience the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at this trail festival featuring four distances from 22 to 100 miles. Enjoy rugged cliff tops, golden beaches, and onsite camping at the Dale event base.

Experience the rugged North Devon and Cornish coastline with trail races ranging from sixteen miles to an ultra marathon. Navigate wild clifftops and steep coastal paths finishing at the historic Castle Bude.

Experience a 40 mile ultra marathon along the stunning Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth. This supported journey features dramatic cliffs, ancient castles, and scenic coastal trails with no strict time limits.