Trail Running calendar near Margam 2026-2027

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

Green Lantern is a mixed terrain event around Exeter following the Green Circle. Runners choose direction on entry and may do a 14.2 miles main route or a 9 miles Yellow Zone; both start together.

An eight mile trail on the South West Coast Path around Goodrington with coastal and woodland sections, Race HQ at Youngs Park, and a three hour cut off; finishers receive a bespoke medal and a treat.

An evening fell race at Merrivale on June 17 with a senior 9.5k course of steep climbs, ridge running and fast descents. Entries are limited, the route is partly waymarked to protect nesting birds and organisers may shorten the course in ba..

A 200 mile circular ultra from Machynlleth across Mid Wales with a 120 hour limit and about 30,187 feet of ascent. The course uses Glyndwr's Way and Offa's Dyke and offers 10 aid stations, live tracking and a drop-bag service.

A series of coastal ultra races along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site offering distances from 33 km to 105 miles, self navigation on the South West Coast Path, live GPS tracking and ITRA points for selected distances.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A Malvern Hills event on 20 June 2026 from Colwall Village Hall offering 27 miles (about 5000ft ascent) or 15 miles on tracks and paths, with checkpoints, snacks and a hot finish meal; entries open Oct 31 2025.

A Dartmoor fell running event on 20 June 2026 featuring a 6 mile Burrator Horseshoe, a 4 mile Sheepstor Challenge and junior races, with proceeds to local parish charities and a 250 runner limit.

A self-navigating trail event on 20 June 2026, finishing at Ludlow Castle, offering a ~30 mile ultra and a ~14 mile half across mixed terrain in the Marches of England.

MacTuffX Bristol on 20 June 2026 in Stoke Gifford pairs ten structured strength and carry Xercises with ten runs. Entrants can compete solo, in doubles or in five person relays with Classic and Double Distance options and an 18 plus age lim..

A 5k obstacle course at The Downs in Bristol featuring muddy climbs, crawls and slides, organised in staggered waves. The event supports fundraising, includes refreshments and toilets, and has specific accessibility and travel arrangements.

A 34 km fell race in the Brecon Beacons with 1700 m of ascent visiting eight summits and run anticlockwise. The 2026 route adds Fan y Big, moves the finish to Talybont on Usk, and includes two timed cutoffs and strict navigation requirement..

Test your resilience in this 12 hour endurance challenge through the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park. Run or walk as many 12 km laps as possible to support North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

Umborne Ug is a multi-terrain 10 km run that starts and finishes at Umborne Village Hall near Colyton. The course is mostly off road with a scenic section on the private Widworthy Estate and proceeds support the village hall.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap distances and themed finisher medals featuring familiar characters. The event includes aid stations, goody bags with vegan options, free parking and distance achi..

A 7-mile multi-terrain race on the Oakdale plateau that starts and finishes by wind turbines and loops the village of Manmoel. Selected as the second race in the East Wales Road Race Championships, with entry fees for UKA and non-affiliated..

Night Sugar is a summer evening fell race on Sugar Loaf near Llanwenarth with a 5.5 miles route and about 1,150 ft of ascent. Entry is limited to 140 via Fabian4, fee £7, age limit over 18, and chip timing is used.