Trail Running calendar near Hay-on-Wye 2026-2027

A forest running event in Warwickshire on 26 September 2026 with a 27 miles marathon and a 20 miles short course. Routes run through early autumn woodland with staffed checkpoints and proceeds supporting the Heart of England Forest.

MacTuffX Swansea at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 combines ten Xercises with runs over Classic or Double distances. Entries are available in Solo, Doubles and Relay categories, with an optional LITE weight division.

A community fell race in the Ceiriog Valley on 26 September 2026, covering 11.6 km with 425 m ascent. Entry on the day; refreshments, showers and changing facilities are provided at Canolfan Ceiriog Centre.

A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.

Guto Nyth Bran is a 9.6 km fell race near Caerphilly with 396 m of climb on a partially marked course. It takes place in late September, has a short walk from parking to the start, and charges £6 online or £8 on the day.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A forest trail half marathon in late September with an officially measured 13 miles 192.5 yards course, no road crossings, water stations about every 5 km and medals for finishers; organised by the Rotary Club for charity.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

Breidden Hills is an 11.5 km fell race around Criggion, Shropshire with 790 m of ascent. The course is partially marked so navigational skills and kit checks are required, entrants must be over 18 and entry is £8.

A six hour lap-based trail event at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry, using a 3.3 mile loop through woodland and meadow. Options include a medal or a tree token, rucking is allowed and dogs are not permitted.

A night trail 10k at Coombe Abbey Park on 30 September 2026. The route runs through woodland, meadows and fields and requires a head or chest torch. Petzl may be on site with demo lamps and water is provided in biodegradable cups.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in the West Midlands combining ten set Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m run intervals, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight option.

Trail running and ruck options at Ashton Court Estate with 6 km and 10 km distances, Pro and Open categories, supplied GORUCK backpacks, basic event amenities and finisher patches or medals.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

An inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k routes, music zones, a non timed format and a finisher's medal. Family and group options, on course water, medical cover and on site vendors.