Trail Running calendar near Gower 2026-2027

A roughly 5 mile trail race in Haldon Forest Park near Exeter with water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's.

A traditional fell race on 05 July 2026 during the Belstone village fair where runners self navigate from the village to Cosdon Beacon and back across rough open terrain of about 3.1 miles with 300 m of climb.

A multiterrain 10 km race around Dorstone with steep offroad sections and scenic views. A 5 km road fun run and a walkers' option are also available, with pay-on-day entries and post-race refreshments.

A 27 mile point to point ultra from Rhyd-y-benwch across Plynlimon to Mid Wales Arts Centre featuring a near four mile mountain approach, two staffed checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit list and a bespoke finishers..

A five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the River Severn with five individual stage races and daily bespoke medals. Hotel accommodation is included, GPX navigation is recommended, and vegan or gluten free checkpoint food can be se..

A chip timed three person baton relay at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park where each runner covers a roughly three mile circuit. The event features 250 teams across 12 prize categories and was named Welsh Athletics Run Wales Event of the Year 2..

A 48 mile point to point ultra from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury following the River Severn, with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free food options, required 4.0 mph minimum pace and a bespoke finisher medal.

On 11 July 2026 an event in the Black Mountains offers distances from half marathon to 50 mile. Routes are self navigated with GPX files and supported by checkpoints, tracking, food provisions and medical cover.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with 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.

A *10 km* trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol on 16 July 2026, organised by Town and Country Harriers. Half of entry proceeds go to a local charity and prize categories include Open, Female and age groups.

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 point to point ultramarathons along the Wales Coast Path offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile options with marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking, finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay.

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 12 hour night trail event at Bridgend Miniature Railway where runners complete as many 10 mile loops as they can across two to three route options, with marked routes, Base Camp support and a 30 runner limit.

A 5 km mud obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Open to ages 13 and over, with staggered wave starts, on-site parking and a minimum fundraising target.