Trail Running calendar near Hirwaun 2025-2026

The Caradoc Classic is a 5.6 km (3.5 miles) fell running race held in Forest Glen, Wellington, Telford, as part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Series. Featuring a challenging ascent of 268 meters (879 feet), the event is open to runners aged 15 and above, with junior races available for younger parti..

The Severn Challenge is a grueling 218-mile ultra marathon held over five days in the UK, following the longest riverside path in Britain from the source of the River Severn to its mouth. The race is divided into five stages ranging from 26 to 59 miles each, with unique finisher medals for every day..

The Hafren Ultra is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon that forms the first day of the MTC Severn Challenge. The race begins with a nearly four-mile mountain trek up Plynlimon, known as Wales' most dangerous mountain due to its boggy terrain. After reaching the source of the Severn River, pa..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr and finishing in Shrewsbury. The scenic route passes through diverse landscapes including Holly Bush, Rhyd-y-felin, Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, Montgomery Cana..

The Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting from Shrewsbury and ending in Worcester. The route follows the River Severn, passing through scenic landmarks and towns such as Atcham, Coalport, Bewdley, and Stourport. Runners enjoy a flat course with checkpoints offering veg..

The Shindig in the Shire is a scenic running event hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events, starting from The Unicorn Inn in Telford. Participants enjoy stunning views of the Ironbridge Gorge, including the world-famous Ironbridge, while running through the historic areas of Ironbridge and Jackfield bef..

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

Marilyn's Meldon Madness is a challenging fell running event held near Okehampton at Meldon Reservoir, part of the Dartmoor Fell Race Series 2025. The senior race covers five miles with a demanding 1,362ft ascent, reaching the highest point in southern England at High Willhays. Runners enjoy stunnin..

The Severn Way Ultra is a 58-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting in Worcester and passing through towns such as Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, and Gloucester, before finishing in Stonehouse. The route follows the River Severn, offering a relatively flat course with scenic views. All finishers r..

The Portcullis Trail 10K is a scenic trail running event held in Langport, United Kingdom. The race starts and finishes at Cocklemoor, an unspoilt area situated between the town's main car park and the River Parrett. Covering a 10-kilometer distance, the course traverses mixed terrain including the..

The BeerBlazer 10 Mile & Fun Run is a multi-terrain running event held in Beer, East Devon, starting and finishing at Beer C of E Primary School. The 10-mile course, suitable for runners aged 16 and over, traverses diverse landscapes including fields, tracks, cliff tops, the pebble beach between Bra..

The Wild Horse 200 is an ultra marathon event held in South Wales, covering 200 miles of challenging trails and mountains. Scheduled from May 21st to 26th, 2025, it takes participants along iconic routes such as Offa’s Dyke, Beacons Way, and the Wales Coast Path, culminating at Worm’s Head. This dem..

The Town Tree Trail 10K Race is an exciting off-road running event scheduled for May 21, 2025, in Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset. Participants will navigate a scenic course through fields, orchards, and the picturesque Town Tree Nature Garden, featuring a mix of paths and natural terrain. All finisher..

Batch Bash is a fell running race organized by Mercia Fell Runners Club, held in All Stretton near Church Stretton in the West Midlands. The event features a challenging 5.3 km course with a total ascent of 305 meters, classified as an AS category fell race. Registration takes place at the Yew Tree..

The Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk is a scenic walking and running event held in Trefonen, near the Shropshire-Mid Wales border. Participants can choose between two routes: a 10-mile circular walk and a more challenging 16-mile figure-of-eight route, both starting and finishing at Trefonen Village Ha..

The Crocodile 8 is an annual running event organized by Wye Valley Runners, held in Herefordshire around the villages of Tillington and Burghill. The race covers approximately 8.8 miles on a mixed course of trails, tarmac, and woodland paths, featuring challenging steep climbs and sharp descents kno..

The Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run is a 10k trail running event scheduled for May 25, 2025. Starting and finishing at the scenic Bredon Cricket Club, the route takes participants through beautiful country lanes and paths, culminating at the summit of Bredon Hill, which features an Iron Age fort and t..

The Taunton Trail Run, organized by Prosper Events in South-west England, offers both a 10K and a half marathon on an ultra-flat, fast course ideal for beginners and experienced trail runners alike. Set along Taunton's scenic waterways, the event provides a beautiful natural backdrop and a well-mark..

The Bamford Sheepdog Trials will take place in Exmouth on Monday 26 May 2025.

The Summer DirtRun at Kinver Edge is an exciting off-road running event featuring 5km and 10km routes through the scenic trails of Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses. Participants can enjoy a competitive atmosphere with categories for both male and female runners, and prizes awarded to the top finishers...