Trail Running calendar near Gower 2026-2027

Run scenic looped routes around Bath from Bath Racecourse, passing the Royal Crescent and riverside views, with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km options. Fully supported with rest stops, catering, medal, finisher shirt and post race food.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Take part in the Minster Challenge on 29 March 2026 in Axminster, with 12km, 5km and 3km options across scenic but testing terrain. All finishers get medals and you can refuel with homemade cakes and hot drinks at race HQ.

Take on the Feighan Fury at Templeton near Tiverton with a tough 10 mile trail through scenic private estates or enjoy a friendly 5 km fun run. Mostly off road, hilly and well supported for race day fun.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

Take on a scenic 30 mile circular ultra from Monmouth through the borderlands, passing medieval castles and following sections of Offa’s Dyke Path. Mostly trail with big climbs and fully manned checkpoints for support.

Run the iconic Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 with beach out and back routes from 5k to a 32.8 mile ultra. Expect a scenic tidal course with bespoke finisher medals and trophies for top runners.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Discover the Vale Coastal Races on 11 April 2026 with 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile and 10 mile trail options. The Wales Coast Path hugs cliffs, beaches and coves, finishing at Ogmore by Sea with marked notes and checkpoints.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Run a rugged 22 mile trail from Exmouth to Seaton along the South West Coast Path with 4,000 feet of ascent and a beach finish in Seaton. Join Sidmouth Running Club on 12 April 2026 for a coastal challenge with relay options.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Tackle the Beast of the Beacons, a supported trail race in the Brecon Beacons offering 10, 20 or epic 40 mile options. Marked routes, well stocked checkpoints and camping make it a proper mountain running weekend.

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is an LDWA weekend in Abergavenny on 18 and 19 April 2026 with 20, 30 and 50 mile routes exploring the Black Mountains and Blaenavon World Heritage landscape. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a canal finish.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Run the wild coastal trails of Pembrokeshire National Park from 10K to Ultra, with cliffs, coves, sandy bays and sweeping sea views. Finishers earn points toward the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.