Trail Running calendar near Llys-y-frân 2026-2027

Experience a trail run through the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and along the Wales Coast Path. This event features a half marathon and a two lap marathon with 850m of elevation gain in the stunning Snowdonia National Park.

Experience the unique challenge of racing on the firm sands of Pendine Beach. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to an ultra marathon on a course famous for land speed records.

Enjoy a unique trail running event where you ride a heritage steam train to your start line before racing back to Minehead along the beautiful Somerset coastline and Quantock Hills.

Three coastal trail races of 32.5, 18.5 and 10 miles follow the Wales Coast Path along the Vale of Glamorgan, with waymarked routes, staffed checkpoints, and coach transport for the linear course finishing at Ogmore-by-Sea.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Gower Peninsula with a self navigation half marathon or marked trail runs of 10km and 5km. Enjoy coastal paths and woodland trails starting from the scenic Oxwich Bay.

SheUltra is a 50 km ultrarun on 11 April 2026 in Pwllheli, United Kingdom. The event enforces a no crew no pacers policy, requires mandatory kit, and recommends third party insurance.

Experience a scenic 40 mile ultra marathon along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. This quadrennial event offers a well supported route through the Heart of Wales with unique finishers medals.

Experience the rugged beauty of Brecon Beacons National Park with a choice of 10, 20, or 40 mile trail races. Navigate mountain ridges and forest paths in this supported event starting from Gilestone Farm.

Experience an endurance event through the Black Mountains and the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Choose between three distances and tackle historic mountain climbs and scenic canal paths starting from Abergavenny.

Experience a scenic 35 mile ultra marathon from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. Following the National Cycle Route 8 to the coast, this four yearly event offers a unique journey through the landscapes of South Wales.

Coastal trail running from Little Haven with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options across undulating exposed terrain in Pembrokeshire National Park. The event forms part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

Run your own distance on a 7-hour timed course through Parc Taf Bargoed in South Wales. Choose from 5k to ultra on a flexible, scenic loop starting from Trelewis. Walkers and runners are welcome with staggered starts and full event support.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon. Run or walk through scenic countryside on well maintained paths and celebrate with a themed medal and ice cream.

Experience a mountain adventure through the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park with circular routes starting in Brecon. Choose between 100km, 75km, or marathon distances featuring significant elevation and iconic ridge traverses.

Experience 30 miles of Welsh beauty on a circular route from Llanidloes. This inclusive trail event features 4,356 feet of elevation gain with no time limits and fully stocked checkpoints.

Experience the dramatic coastline and steep moorland of Exmoor National Park across five trail distances. Run past towering cliffs and through the Valley of Rocks on technical terrain starting from Lynton.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Experience a challenging 12 mile off road run through the private Clovelly Estate. This scenic course features ancient woodlands, coastal cliffs, and a final climb up Clovelly's famous cobbled street to support the RNLI.

Test your endurance on a technical 3.2 mile mountain loop at Mynydd Troed. Complete as many laps as possible within ten hours as a solo runner or part of a team in the heart of the Black Mountains.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.