Trail Running calendar near Gower 2025-2026

The Exeter Half Marathon, organized by Exeter City Community Trust, is a popular running event held in Exeter, UK. The race features a two-lap, 13.1-mile (21.1 km) course starting from Piazza Terracina, Haven Road, and follows a scenic route along Exeter’s historic Quayside and Riverside Valley Park..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, is a challenging endurance event held near Crickhowell in the scenic Black Mountains, Powys, UK. Participants run a 4.2-mile (approximately 4.17 miles in some editions) loop combining equal parts trail and tarmac, featuring mostly fl..

The Dalwood 3 Hills is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon. Scheduled for February 15, 2026, it offers three distances: a challenging 10-mile course featuring hills, mud, and river crossings; a 5km "Dalwood Dash" with similar terrain; and a new 3km "Dalwood D..

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distance options: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km route from Princetown to Meldon. Taking place in February, the course traverses remote and wild moorland, including landmarks such as Red Lake,..

The Two Tunnels Races, taking place in February 2026, offer a unique running experience through Bath's historic underground tunnels, the longest of their kind in the UK. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including ultra marathons, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-friendly Col..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three challenging races: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. The courses traverse rugged Dartmoor terrain with grassy, rocky, and occasionally mu..

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running event held annually in Wales, following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Nantgarw near Cardiff. The fully marked, one-way course showcases diverse landscapes, starting with dramatic mountain scenery..

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 of 3km. The course features well-maintained footpaths with..

The Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a challenging 47.5-mile (75 km) winter mountain ultramarathon held in Wales, traversing 11 peaks from Brecon to Cardiff with approximately 2,680 meters of ascent. It demands excellent winter mountain running skills and fitness. The route starts at Brecon’s canal basin..

The Winter Green Man Ultra (Winter GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two distances: 45 miles and 30 miles. The 45-mile race is a full anti-clockwise loop of the Community Forest Path starting and finishing at Ashton Park School, with 945 meters of elevation gain...

The Hateful 8 Loopy Ultra is an endurance running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig, Bridgend, South Wales. Participants tackle a challenging 9-mile mixed terrain loop featuring a tough hill, scenic road sections with stunning views, and a technical downhill forestry trail. The..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the scenic Cambrian Mountains, offering runners a choice between a Half Marathon and a 10km trail run. The courses feature challenging and varied terrain with spectacular mountain views, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners. The..

The Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held annually in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing near the Speech House Hotel. The course features well-maintained woodland trails with gentle inclines, offering a multi-terrain experience through beautiful forest la..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Bristol Trail & Ultra, held on 28 March 2026, is a trail running event in Bristol offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both races start and finish at Museum Square in central Bristol, taking runners through scenic woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railway lines. The..

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier trekking and trail running event held in the historic city of Bath, UK. Participants can choose from 50 km, 29 km, or 10 km looped routes starting and finishing at Bath Racecourse. The course offers scenic views including the Royal Crescent, River Avon, and s..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

The Pendine Sands Races, held on the beach at Pendine, Wales, offer a unique running experience with distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra (32.8 miles). The course is a well-marked out-and-back route of 3.28 miles on firm sand, historically known for land speed record attem..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the stunning Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race follows a linear route from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-sea, hugging clifftops and passing 19 beac..