Trail Running calendar near Hay-on-Wye 2025-2026

Endurancelife Exmoor is a challenging trail running event set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. It offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.3 miles), marathon (26.5 miles), and ultra marathon (31.8 miles), each featuring significant ascents rang..

The Epona 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Abergavenny, featuring a demanding 17,000 feet of elevation gain. The course offers a stunning mix of iconic trails, including Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way, and Beacons Way, providing runners with breathtaking mountain passes and diverse ter..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). This 13.1-mile, fully marked trail course blends killer hills, a Quarry section known as “The Hill of Doom,” a technical downhill forestry stretch, and a climb to Mount..

The OTT Marathon & 10 Mile Race, held at Parkwood Dolygaer in Merthyr Tydfil, is a challenging mountain marathon set in the scenic Brecon Beacons. The marathon covers approximately 26.2 miles on a looped course featuring significant climbs, including Pen Y Fan, Fan Y Big, and Tor y Foel, with three..

The VOGUM 2026 is a 40-mile ultra running challenge along the scenic Wales Coast Path, stretching from Porthcawl to Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. This event offers runners a chance to experience golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and historic sites like Ogmore Castle and the famous stepping stones..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, starting and finishing at Cirencester basecamp. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km option, suitable for walkers, joggers, and runners of all experien..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropshire Union Canal, disused railway lines, farmland, woodland,..

Offa's Dyke 15 is a renowned off-road running event held in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. The race covers a challenging 15-mile course along the historic Offa's Dyke path, offering runners a scenic yet demanding trail experience. Originally popular from 1977 to 2001, the event was revived in 2015 with the h..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the course features diverse terrain including open fields, flat..

Ultra Wales 50 is a challenging 51-mile mountain and trail race held in Coed-y-Brenin, Southern Snowdonia, Wales. Featuring 2,898 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Cadair Idris Penygader (893m), Rhinog Fach (712m), Dolgellau, the Barmouth estuary, and the expansive Coed-..

Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail/multiterrain running event staged on private land within the Lake Vyrnwy Estate near Llanwddyn. The approximately 10-kilometre course combines fast footpaths, grassy sections, rocky stretches and some tarmac, with climbs and sweeping views over the water. The event aims to..

Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail/multiterrain race around the Lake Vyrnwy Estate near Llanwddyn, organized by Adrenaline Sporting Events. The approx 10-kilometre course traverses fast footpaths, grassy sections, rocky stretches and some tarmac, with a mix of climbs and fast downhills and breathtaking view..

The PIGUM 2026 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging trail run features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking participants over mountain peaks and scenic trails, including the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, which offers stunning panoramic vi..

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing three laps of the course, while the half marathon covers two..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM) is a point-to-point half marathon from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham, run mainly along canal towpaths. The course is largely flat with some locks and bridges and features the notable Coseley Tunnel (360m). It uses seeded..

The Severn Challenge is a grueling 220-mile, five-day multistage ultra marathon in the UK, following the longest riverside path from the source of the River Severn in Wales to its mouth. The race is divided into five unique stages ranging from 26 to 59 miles each, with a total ascent of over 3,000 m..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is Day 1 of the Severn Challenge, a 27‑mile point‑to‑point ultra from Rhyd-y-benwych picnic area near Llanidloes to the Mid Wales Arts Centre in Caersws. The route begins with a demanding four‑mile mountain trek up Plynlimon to the Severn source, famed for boggy terrain, then fo..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a 48‑mile, point‑to‑point ultramarathon run by Ultra Running Ltd. It starts at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr, Caersws, Powys, and finishes at a Premier Inn in Shrewsbury. The course follows the River Severn, diverting inland briefly before rejoining the river at D..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a roughly 60-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from The Premier Inn, Shrewsbury, to Travelodge Worcester. Day 3 of the Severn Challenge follows the River Severn, largely flat and river‑hugging, with crossings at Atcham, Cressage and Buildwas, passing landmarks such as Ir..