Trail Running calendar near Elan Valley 2025-2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2025 is a mountain trail running event held in the stunning Ogwen Valley within Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales, starting from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig. The race offers three distances—10K, 25K, and 40K—covering some of the highest mountains in England and Wales, including the C..

The EDDUM is a 50-mile ultra running challenge set around the Epynt Way, a largely untouched permissive trail encircling the Sennybridge Training Area, the UK's third largest military training ground. Located in Wales, the course offers stunning views of the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambr..

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-r..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra marathon spanning 184 miles along England’s longest river, from the Thames source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Participants complete four stages: the Cotswold Ultra, Oxford Ultra, Windsor Ultra, and Richmond Ultra, each offering un..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the Thames Path, starting at Kemble Station and ending in Oxford. The route features scenic sections along the Thames, including the source, bridges, locks, and meadows, with checkpoints offering food and hydration. All finishers..

Open to Offas is a long-established walking and running challenge held in northeast Wales, starting from Cilcain Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 32 miles, 24 miles, or 15.5 miles. The routes ascend the scenic Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge,..

The Brecon Beacons 51k is an ultra-distance trail running event held in the scenic village of Talybont-on-Usk, UK. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers three race distances: 10K, 24K, and the challenging 51K ultra. The courses feature rugged trails, climbs, descents, and picturesque views of the..

The Bearwood Blast is an exciting running event featuring both 10k and 5k trail races, organized by Wye Valley Runners in partnership with InBalance Coaching. Set in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside, the races offer a scenic and varied course that includes grassy verges, farm tracks, and wo..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Powys, featuring distances of 10k, 10, 20, and 32 miles. The course offers spectacular views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beacons, with runners traversing ancient walkways, moorlands,..

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 2025, organized by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG), is a challenging running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park. Participants can choose between two distances: approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) or 10.5 miles (17 km), with significant elevation gains. The event, which b..

The Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon is an ultramarathon event scheduled for August 23, 2025, in Cardiff. Organized by Ridge Runners, participants can choose between a 44-mile or a 33-mile course. The race begins at Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny, following the Cambrian Way to Cardiff, passing scen..

The Summer Green Man Ultra is a 45-mile ultramarathon around the City of Bristol, organized by Ultra Running. Participants can choose from various entry options, including individual and relay categories, with registration open until August 22, 2025. The event takes place at Aston Park School and of..

The Crickhowell 10km is a scenic race held in August 2025, suitable for runners looking to progress from a 5k. The flat course follows the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, starting and ending in Llangattock near Crickhowell, with a turnaround at Gilwern. All finishers receive a medal, and there is a wa..

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, featuring two race distances: 45 miles and 30 miles. Both races follow the same course clockwise along the Community Forest Path, with the 45-mile race starting and finishing at Ashton Park School, and the 30-mile ra..

The Pershore Plum 10k is a chip-timed, multi-terrain flat 10-kilometer race held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Starting at Pershore Leisure Centre, the course runs through Pershore High Street, crosses the river, and passes through the surrounding countryside near Wick before finishing in Abbey Park..

The Ross on Wye 10K Riverbank Run, scheduled for August 31, 2025, is a popular running event featuring a 10K race, a 5K race, and a Fun Run. The course is flat and follows the scenic banks of the River Wye, making it suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can expect chip-timed races, with..

The Montane Dragon's Back Race is a renowned six-day ultra marathon traversing Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Covering approximately 380 kilometers with 16,400 meters of ascent, it is considered one of the world's toughest mountain races. Participants face challenging terrain, including..