Trail Running calendar near Gower 2026-2027

A scenic off road 10 km through the Otter Valley starting and finishing at Tipton St John Playing Field, with a separate fun run for children and on site camping available.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A 5.8 km fell race to the summit of Pen y Fan near Brecon with 588 m of ascent, part of the South Wales Series and the 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship; entries are limited and minimum age is over 16.

Purdown Pursuit is a 10 km trail race around Stoke Park organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds donated to a local charity. The marked course includes steep climbs, uneven ground and marshals along the route.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultras on the Wales Coast Path converging at Cardiff Bay’s Norwegian Church, featuring beaches, dunes, forest singletrack, marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

Outdoor obstacle and mud run events at Huntley Estate in July 2026, including an obstacle race, a mostly-obstacle-free mud run, and a 1 km kids race; medals and event shirts are provided for participants and marshals.

An endurance event at Huntley Estate on July 18, 2026 that pairs eight physical strength tests with 1 kilometre off-road runs after each test, with official times, medals, age group categories, parking and space for spectators.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes, entrants must be 13 or older, and the site offers parking, toilets and on-site refreshments.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on 19 July 2026 covers 4 miles with about 1000 ft of ascent and descent to Selworthy Beacon. The unmarked route starts at Bossington National Trust car park and passes through Hurlstone Combe.

A Trail 10k at Llys y Fran Lake with varied terrain, lakeside and woodland sections, chip timing and a finisher's medal. The race is the second event in the 2026 RTT Series and includes marked routes and water stations.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A short fell race of 5.54 km with 315 m of ascent, run on a partially marked route that requires navigational skill and prior fell-running experience. Entry on the night costs £3 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

A 100 km self navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 3178 m of ascent, following the Beacons Way. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria including prior 50 mile ultramarathon experience and map and compass skills, places ar..

A 100 mile self navigated ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m of ascent, 10 checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory mountain navigation skills. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria and carry specified safety kit.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.