Trail Running calendar near Gower 2026-2027

An approximately 8 km fell race in North Pembrokeshire with about 320 m of climb and a partially marked course. Junior races run in several age categories and entry fees are modest.

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe offering 5.3 km out and back laps along a disused train line. Flexible arrival via a TUGG system and finishers who complete their final lap within the permitted time receive a..

A 11.3 km fell race with 350 m ascent near Mynachlog-ddu and Rosebush. The partially marked course requires navigational skills and experience. Entry is £5 pre-entry or £7 on the day and includes tea and cake.

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.

An 8 hour timed out and back event on an old disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps and a flexible turn up and start system. Limited to 70 entrants and minimum age 18.

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

A single lap, off-road moorland race of about 6 miles that starts and finishes at Haytor Rock. The route crosses rugged terrain with steep climbs and descents, a water station near Hound Tor, a 350-runner limit and charity support.

Trail races from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris across coastal, forest and mountain terrain, offered in three distances with marked routes, GPX files, marshals, chip timing and post-race refreshments.

A long distance 45 mile walk or run across Wales with an 18 hour time limit. The weekend event includes overnight accommodation, coach transport to the start and refreshments along the route.

Riverside running festival in Ross-on-Wye on 6 September 2026 featuring chip timed 5 km and 10 km races, a 500 m family fun run, and canicross options. Multi terrain riverside routes, medals for finishers, on-site facilities and medical cov..

A single hill fell race over a classic horseshoe route to Waun Fach covering 11.2 km and 610 m ascent, based at Dinas Castle Inn with marshals, first aid cover and a maprun variant for solo or paired efforts.

A community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles (16 km) along the canal towpath and local footpaths. The course is predominantly flat and includes marshals, an aid station and a GPX route file.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A high-level 10.5-mile trail race around southern Dartmoor, touching Ryder's Hill and ascending Red Lake Volcano, with rough, rocky and boggy terrain and almost 650 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Scorriton.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A 5.25 km off road fell race on Dartmoor with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. The course requires self navigation with compulsory checkpoints and includes separate marked junior races and category prizes.

A long, non-commercial fell race in the Black Mountains with a 27.4 km route and 1586 m of ascent. The event uses five checkpoints, requires full navigational kit, and operates on open access land with no on-course water provided.

A community event from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point marking 20 years of Families in Grief. Includes an eight mile route, a one mile children's race, an event village and fundraising for local bereaved families.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026 supporting PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide, held at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre with a listed ticket price of 26 GBP and a no refunds policy.