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

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the Cambrian Mountains near Aberystwyth. Runners choose between a Half Marathon and a 10k, with junior options of 0.5 mile, 1.5 miles, and 2.6 miles. The courses offer challenging, varied terrain and spectacular scenery, suitable for both newcomers..

Beast of the Blacks is Limitless Trails’ multi-distance trail running challenge held in the Black Mountains of Wales. It offers 11-mile (17 km), 20-mile (32.5 km), and 40-mile (65 km) routes, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell, Powys. Elevation ranges from about 3,418 ft on the..

Saturn Too presents The Dashing Dog Charity Run - Wales at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive seven-hour time-challenge allows runners to complete as many laps as they wish, with a minimum 3 km per lap and a full lap around 7 km on paths, subject to safety changes. The scenic cours..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a race in the Forest of Dean, starting on a road near the Speech House Hotel and finishing there again after a loop through forest trails. The official distance is 13 miles 192.5 yards. The course is multi-terrain, with gentle inclines and is fully signp..

The Red Warrior Annual Multi Terrain Races take place at Margam Country Park in the UK, offering challenging 5K, 10K, and 20K distances. The event features separate races for solo runners and canicross participants, allowing runners to compete alongside their dogs. Known for its rugged and varied te..

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier trekking and trail running event held in the historic city of Bath, UK. Participants can choose from 50 km, 29 km, or 10 km looped routes starting and finishing at Bath Racecourse. The course offers scenic views including the Royal Crescent, River Avon, and s..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Bristol Trail & Ultra, held on 28 March 2026, is a trail running event in Bristol offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both races start and finish at Museum Square in the city center. The routes take runners through scenic woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railway l..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for a fabulous event. Distances are not listed on the informatio..

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..

The Pendine Sands Races, held at Pendine Sands beach in Wales, offer a unique running experience on firm sand famously used for land speed records. Scheduled for April 5, 2026, the event features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and a new Ultra of 32.8 miles. All races follow th..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the scenic Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra marathon, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coastal Path, featuring clifftop trails, 19..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain trail running event held in the spectacular Ogwen Valley within Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. Organized by Always Aim High Events, it offers three distances: 40K, 25K, and 10K, traversing some of the highest peaks in England and Wales, including the Carneddau and..

The Wild Horse South Wales 200 is an epic 200-mile ultramarathon traversing the scenic trails and mountains of South Wales. The course starts in Chepstow and finishes at Worm’s Head, following iconic routes such as Offa’s Dyke, the Beacons Way, the Heart of Wales Line, and the Wales Coast Path. This..

MTC Gelert is a 47-mile ultramarathon from Barmouth to Llanidloes in mid-Wales. Day 3 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and CYMRUN, the route stays largely on National Cycle Route 8, finishing with a short final stretch into Llanidloes. The event embraces a cup-free, self-supported ethos, w..

MTC Afanc is a 39.8-mile ultramarathon in mid-Wales, running from The River Wye Activity Centre in Glasbury, Powys to Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil. It’s Day 1 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and Day 5 of Wales’ CYMRUN, with competitors sharing a single-day route along National Cycle Route 8,..