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

Take on the Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra 50, a rugged 45 mile mountain ultra through iconic Snowdonia peaks including Yr Wyddfa and Tryfan. Expect big climbs, GPS tracking, strict kit rules and a limited field for a true high mountain challenge.

Run the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills at Battle of the Borders, starting from Carding Mill Valley and tackling the dramatic Long Mynd ridges. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on waymarked, scenic but rewarding trails.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Woodchester Trail Challenge on 6 September 2026 is a demanding eight mile hilly woodland run through Woodchester Park with a new start and route. Expect a metal finisher medal and a strict two hour cut off.

Tackle The Relentless in Bridgend, a tough looped ultra on 18 September 2026 offering 50 miles (5 loops) or 100 miles (10 loops) with big support, crew zones and drop bag access each lap. Limited to 25 runners per distance so book early.

Run the Cotswold Half Way is a 47 mile nonstop trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, offering classic rolling countryside and a true ultra challenge. TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules, the event s..

Run the scenic 13.1 mile 361° Abersoch Half Marathon on the Llyn Peninsula, finishing with a final kilometre across Abersoch Beach. Enjoy music, massages, beach bar and prizes plus medals and tech tees for all finishers.

Tackle the iconic Cotswold Way Century, a 102 mile single stage trail from Chipping Campden to Bath across rolling hills and varied terrain. You have 32 hours to earn a buckle while enjoying live tracking, aid stations and full GPX support.

Run the Pumsaint trail half marathon in Llanwrda, a scenic, hilly route through the Cothi valley that rewards effort with great views. Held each September from Pumsaint Village Hall, it is a perfect challenge for trail lovers.

Run the stunning Gower Coastal Trail Races on 26 September 2026, with 23, 34 or 50 mile options along dramatic cliffs, beaches and charming fishing villages. Chip timing, checkpoints and post race facilities make this a must do coastal chal..

Take on scenic park trails at Margam Country Park on 27 September 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K laps suited to runners of all levels. Chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal ensure a rewarding and well supported race day.

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.

Take on the Town to Tower 10k on 3 October 2026, an all uphill 10k from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower atop Moel Famau. Expect varied trails, steep climbs and stunning summit views in this scenic autumn challenge.

The Wild Run - Cotswolds will take place in Charlbury on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

Run a scenic and rugged half marathon through the Quantock Hills, featuring rolling climbs, forest trails and open moorland. Enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festival vibe with camping, pizza and nearby pubs.

Run a scenic 32 mile loop in the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas on 10 October 2026 with a fully marked, well supported course. Enjoy exclusive weekend camping, BBQ, live music and lakeside activities, entries limited to 100.

Tackle 55 km through the Forest of Dean, from ridges and dense woodland to the River Wye and Symonds Yat viewpoint. Technical single track and riverside sections offer scenic challenge and there is a canicross category.