Trail Running calendar near Gower 2026-2027

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe featuring 5.3 km laps on an out and back route along a disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 and the minimum age is 18.

Ras y Cerrig Glas is an 11.3 km fell race with 350 m of climb held from a small car park between Mynachlog-ddu and Rosebush. The partially marked route requires navigational skills and experience; entry fees include refreshments.

An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with repeated *5.3k* laps along a scenic disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 participants, minimum age 18, with medals for finishers.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk with about 4,250 ft of ascent, mostly on trails and passing Mynydd Machen. The route starts and finishes at Parc Penalta and features two fully manned checkpoints.

Haytor Heller is an approximately 6 mile off-road moorland race around Haytor Rock, featuring steep climbs, descents, a stream crossing and two woodland sections. The event has a 350 runner limit, bespoke finisher medals, race photos and su..

Experience an all-terrain run from Barmouth beach to the summit of Cadair Idris. Choose from three distances featuring coastal views and mountain trails with full marshal support and chip-timed results.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

An 11.2 km fell race in the Black Mountains near Pengenffordd on Sunday 6th September 2026, following a classic horseshoe over Waun Fach on defined and improved paths. The event features marshals, first aid, a maprun option and post race sn..

A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles with roughly 70 m of ascent. The circular course follows canal towpath and local footpaths and features marshals, an aid station and a GPX file for guidance.

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 10.5-mile, 100% trail race on southern Dartmoor touching Ryder's Hill and ascending the Red Lake Volcano, featuring river and bog crossings, steep ascent and descent, starting and finishing in Scorriton under Trail Running Association and..

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.

Sourton Tor Race uses a revised, slightly longer route with more uphill and a new start. The final race of the summer series includes marked junior races of 2 km and 3 km.

An annual grassroots fell race in the Black Mountains covering 27.4 km and 1586 m of climb with five checkpoints and mandatory full kit; the event is non-commercial and surplus funds support local Mountain Rescue.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race, an event village and a fundraising campaign marking 20 years of Families in Grief.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run in aid of PAPYRUS at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in person with a stated ticket price and a no refunds policy.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..