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

Defeat Delamere is a running event held at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a scenic and challenging route through the forest with varied terrain, including downhill stretches and st..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, takes place near Crickhowell in the scenic Black Mountains, Powys, UK. This endurance event features a 4.2-mile loop combining 50% trail and 50% tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allowing..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event held in Afan Forest Park, South Wales, known for its scenic woodland and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m..

The Cotswold Way Century is a challenging trail running event covering approximately 102 miles from Chipping Campden to Bath along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail. Participants have 32 hours to complete the course, which features a variety of terrains, including hilly paths, stone tracks, and..

The Abersoch Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held in the charming seaside village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales. The predominantly road-based course passes through the villages of Llanengan, Llangian, and Sarn Bach, culminating in an exhilarating final kilometer along Abers..

The Cotswold Half Way is a challenging trail running event covering approximately 47 miles along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail, starting from Chipping Campden and ending in Painswick. Participants will navigate a hilly terrain featuring beautiful viewpoints and picturesque villages. The eve..

The Conquest of Avalon is a scenic ultra running event held in Somerset, England, finishing in the legendary town of Glastonbury near the iconic Tor. It offers two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race, both following historic trails including the Leland Trail and parts of the Lands End Trail. The..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. Featuring steep technical climbs, long descents, and stunning views, the course offers a demanding yet rewarding experience for runners. The event starts and finishes at the village hall, w..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest near Rugeley, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The co..

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and hilly 13.1-mile race held in the beautiful Cothi Valley near Llanwrda, United Kingdom. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers a challenging trail course that attracts runners seeking a picturesque yet demanding run. Alongside the half mara..

The Doone Run is a renowned 10-mile (16km) multi-terrain trail race held in the scenic Doone Valley within Exmoor National Park, near Lynmouth, England. Organized by Ilfracombe Running Club, this event features a challenging course that includes coastal paths, wooded riverside trails, and varied ter..

The Chedworth Roman Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Chedworth Village, Gloucestershire, about 6 miles north of Cirencester. The race offers two distances: a challenging 10-mile single lap and a new 5-mile lap introduced in 2025. Both courses traverse picturesque Cotswold countryside,..

The Maverick Original Mendips is a trail running event held at Mendips Raceway in Somerset, UK. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers three route options: a Long 22 km course with 791 m elevation gain, a Middle 13 km route with 404 m elevation, and a Short 7 km route with 160 m elevation. The..

The Town to Tower 10K is an uphill race starting in the market town of Ruthin, North Wales, and finishing at the summit of Moel Famau, the highest point in the Clwydian Hills. This challenging 10-kilometer course ascends to the Jubilee Tower at over 550 meters above sea level, offering stunning view..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is set to take place on September 28, 2025. This mixed terrain race begins at the Portishead Open Air Pool and features a scenic route along the Bristol Channel, passing the iconic Black Nore Lighthouse and through the National Trust's Redcl..

Wild Run - Cotswolds is a trail running event held at the picturesque Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, known for its wild, secluded forests of Wychwood. The race offers multiple distances including 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and a unique 360 (6-hour challenge), catering to a wide range of runners. T..

The Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. The course features mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland, offering a scenic and mostly flat 3.3-mile loop primarily on stone pathways with some meadow sections. Participants can run as many laps a..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry is a unique evening trail running event set in a scenic park featuring woodland, meadows, and grass fields. Participants run a 10-kilometer undulating course with natural obstacles like tree roots and gates, requiring a head or chest torch..

The Exmoor Coast 55 is a 55 km ultra marathon held along the South West Coast Path, starting at Combe Martin and finishing in Minehead. This scenic route traverses the entire length of Exmoor National Park, featuring England's longest stretch of coastal woodland, the highest coastal point at Culbone..

The North Coast 110 / Exmoor Coast 55 is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the North Devon and Exmoor Coast in the South West of England. Scheduled for October 2025, it offers four distances: 110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km. The courses follow the scenic and rugged South West Coast P..