Trail Running calendar near Gower 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic trail running and canicross around Wimbleball Lake on August 28, 2026, with 5K and 10K routes for runners and dog teams. Camping, parking and toilets on site make it a relaxed lakeside race day with medals for all finishers.

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Take on the Steam Challenge in Bridestowe on 30 August 2026 for a scenic out and back on an old rail line, run or walk 5.3 km laps and complete as many as you can within the event time limits. Places are limited to 70 entrants and medals aw..

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run in Ross on Wye with 5K and 10K chip timed races plus a 500 m fun run for kids. Flat multi terrain routes may include grass and mud, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top finishers.

Take on southern Dartmoor in this 10.5 mile trail challenge with over 550 metres of ascent and a dramatic volcano climb. Limited to 250 runners, the route features river crossings, bogs and sweeping moorland views.

The Relentless is a looped ultra near Bridgend on 18 September 2026 with 50 mile and 100 mile options over repeated 10 mile laps and big climbing. Limited to 25 runners per distance, the race features a well stocked hub for aid and crew.

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Run the Dartmoor Way on 2 3 October 2026 with the Full Circle 100 or Granite 50, two rugged trail races across moorland, woods and green lanes. Big climbs, indoor checkpoints and a true off road challenge for experienced runners.

Tackle Dartmoor with the Full Circle 100 or the rugged Granite 51 mile eastern loop across Dartmoor National Park. Expect waymarked moorland, woodland and riverside trails, strong on support with GPS tracking and finishers medals.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Twin Peaks & Ras Consti in Aberystwyth is a scenic coastal race mixing paths, roads and rocky climbs. Seniors run 11.7 km with climbs of Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill while juniors race shorter routes finishing on the promenade.

Blaze the Biblins is a lively 6 miles trail race through ancient woodland, riverside paths and historic ironworks, featuring climbs and technical single track. Enjoy prizes, a memento and post race tea and cake; entries are limited.

Creepy Crawl on 21 October 2026 at Pengethley Manor offers 5k to ultra distances on a challenging off road loop through hills and two vineyards. Ideal for runners and walkers craving a scenic, gritty test of endurance.

Explore the dramatic South West Coast Path across Exmoor with a range of coast races from a challenging 110 mile test to shorter 38 to 110 km options, all self navigated with GPS support. Expect rugged cliffs, estuaries and long coastal woo..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 28, 2026. This 7-hour timed event features a scenic 5.3 km out-and-back course on an old disused train line, fully..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on Sunday, 29th November 2026 near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 k..

Take on the Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon on 19 December 2026 at Bridgend for a festive, muddy trail challenge with technical climbs and scenic road sections. Limited to 70 places, with a bespoke medal, mince pies and prizes for be..