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

A winter coast to coast ultra on the Llŷn Peninsula on 7 November 2026, with solo 37.5 mile and team of four entry options, organised by Pen Llŷn Ultras and offering age 16 plus eligibility and several entry extras.

Multi distance coastal ultras along the South West Coast Path in November 2026, run as self navigation with GPS tracking. Routes cross Exmoor National Park and include significant elevation and varied coastal terrain.

A trail running event at Margam Country Park on 14 November 2026 offering a 21.1 km half marathon and a 10.2 km race on fully marked forest trails, with checkpoints, parking included and mandatory basic safety kit.

An 8.8 km fell race with 714 m of ascent around Llyn y Fan across remote moorland, requiring navigation and mountain skills. Limited to 50 runners, with entry refunds for car share and cyclists.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where participants choose their distance. Medals for 3 km finishers, distance pins for longer efforts, goody bags with vegan options, aid tables and free parking.

A short but steep fell race near Llanfoist and Abergavenny covering 5.7 km with 485 m of ascent. The course is mostly unmarked, needs basic navigation and can be affected by poor weather.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

Ras Y Mast is a club-organised running event at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder, Ceredigion. The senior course is 6.5 miles on mixed surfaces, with separate junior races and historical results available back to 1998.

A winter trail event at Dare Valley Country Park on 12 December 2026 offering 34 miles, 26 miles and 13 miles routes through Afan Forest, Rhigos and Coed Morgannwg Way with marked trails, timing and GPS tracking.

A trail half marathon on 19 December 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre combining an 8 mile section of The Hateful Eight with about five extra miles of muddy, technical terrain. Limited to 70 places with a costume prize and a bespoke..

A Christmas themed timed lap event at Dare Valley Country Park with well maintained footpaths. Finishers receive a bobble hat, a themed medal and a goody bag with a vegan option.

A two hour night navigation event near Rosebush featuring a *16 km* woodland route with 660 m climb, a pre-marked map, compulsory kit and required navigation experience. Entry is online with a £10 fee.

A 12-hour Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.167 mile loop split between trail and tarmac. First eleven loops are hourly, the twelfth is a race, with loop medals, a 32-mile ultra medal, and a trophy for the winner.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 28 February 2027 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid at each lap.

Trail ultramarathon in the Black Mountains based in Crickhowell offering 10, 20 and 40 mile routes with marked courses and GPX files. Canicross friendly; mandatory kit and entry via SiEntries with set fees and age limits.

A looped trail event near Bridgend where runners repeat an approximately 8 to 9 mile circuit as many times as possible within an eight hour limit. Small fields, varied forestry terrain, and options for entry with or without a t-shirt.

Beach races on the firm sands of Pendine offering 5k, 10k and Half Marathon courses, self-serve water stations and bespoke finisher medals. Entry fees apply and entries are non-refundable.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.