Trail Running calendar near Hirwaun 2025-2026

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic 25 km and 55 km trail routes that follow the River Avon, pass beneath Clifton Suspension Bridge and climb through Leigh Woods. Fully waymarked with feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

Run past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon in the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Sat 28 March 2026, starting from Bath Racecourse. Choose 50 km, 29 km or 10 km loops with full support, a finisher medal, T shirt and a hot finish meal f..

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Take on hilly, muddy trails at the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12km, 5km and family friendly 3km options. All finishers get medals, winners earn prizes and homemade refreshments will be served by Axe Valley Academy..

Tackle the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon hills, woods and river crossings or enjoy the family friendly 5 km Templeton Trail fun run. Fury finishers get a technical vest and fun runners a medal, and this is a cup free event.

Join the Run Upcote Spring Trail on 29 March 2026 at Upcote Farm for a scenic 5 mile off road race across bridleways, farm tracks and forest paths with testing climbs and descents. Entries are limited so expect a friendly, well supported ev..

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

Inaugural BOWUM on 4 April 2026 from Monmouth: a 30 mile circular ultra across the Borderlands of Wales. Mostly trail, with scenic castle views on parts of the Three Castles Walk and Offa's Dyke Path, three manned checkpoints and a finisher..

Run the iconic Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 with beach out and back routes from 5k to a 32.8 mile ultra. Expect a scenic tidal course with bespoke finisher medals and trophies for top runners.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Discover the Vale Coastal Races on 11 April 2026 with 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile and 10 mile trail options. The Wales Coast Path hugs cliffs, beaches and coves, finishing at Ogmore by Sea with marked notes and checkpoints.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Run the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton in the annual Exe to Axe, finishing on Seaton beach opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Choose solo, relay or half distances with checkpoint support and chip timing.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Gelert 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes on 16 April 2026, the third day of the MTC CYMRUN end to end. Limited field, bespoke medal for all finishers and real time tracking for supporters.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.