Trail Running calendar near Gower 2025-2026

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Pag an Trails, based in Chagford on Dartmoor’s north-east edge, blends mythic landscapes with a serious challenge. The Marathon (over 28 miles) and Half Marathon (well over 14 miles) feature ascent around 1500m and 700m respectively. Set in..

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing..

Run the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on 24 January 2026 from Chagford in Dartmoor. Rugged trails visit ancient stone circles and climb about 700 m, offering a magical midwinter trail challenge.

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Enjoy a friendly timed trail run through Haldon Forest in Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options and canicross welcome. Fully marked course, water points and medals for all finishers make it a relaxed, fun challenge.

Run Sidmouth's scenic off road 27 km loop on 8 February 2026, visiting four trig points across hills and coast. Friendly low key atmosphere with marshals and hot post race food, and all profits go to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra in Crickhowell, a looped 4.2 mile mix of trail and tarmac through the Black Mountains where runners complete hourly loops until one remains. Reach 32 miles to earn an ultra medal or play for the winner..

Take on rolling hills, muddy trails and river crossings at Dalwood 3 Hills near Axminster on 15 Feb 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and family friendly 3 km options. Village hall facilities and medical cover provided. Bring a cup for water.

Brave Dartmoor in February with a fully supported off road traverse offering 50 km and 30 km options for runners and walkers. Stunning open moorland, expert guides and GPS tracking make this a bold winter adventure.

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled..

Run beneath Bath through the atmospheric Two Tunnels on a choice of distances from family fun runs to marathon and 50 km races across 2026 dates. Enjoy traffic free trails, on site food and medals for finishers.

Join the 10th Hameldown Hammer at Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor, with ultra, half and 8 mile races over rugged ridges and big climbs. Scenic, challenging trails, finisher medals and a cupless policy for a greener race day.

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Tackle the Winter GMU around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options on scenic self guided routes. Chip timing, well stocked checkpoints and a technical finishers T shirt and bespoke medal await.

Tackle the Hateful 8 Ultra Loop on 7 March 2026 at Bridgend. Run as many 9 mile loops as you can in 8 hours over mixed terrain with steep climbs and technical forest descents, plus support, snacks and a bespoke finish medal.

Run the Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail on 14 March 2026 across scenic Cambrian Mountains, with a half marathon, 10 km and junior races for all ages. Enjoy an event village, charity support and great mountain views.

The Saturn Running - Aberdare will take place in Aberdare on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 7 and 50 kilometers.