Trail Running calendar near Merthyr Tydfil 2026-2027

We have found 368 Trailruns within 80 miles of Merthyr Tydfil. See below where and when you can find the races.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate featuring dunes, river crossings and coastal sections over 12K, half marathon and marathon distances.

Participants are dropped at an undisclosed location near Shrewsbury and must make their way back to the event centre without maps or GPS.

A 14 miles trail race around Lundy Island including coastal clifftops and the North Lighthouse, with a chartered MS Oldenburg Raceboat limited to 250 runners.

A set of runs along the Wye Valley Greenway including passage through the 1.1 km Tidenham Tunnel, starting at Wyedean School and finishing at the station.

A navigation-free challenge in Aberystwyth where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an undisclosed point and must find their way back over set distances.

Beacons Way Ultra offers 100 km and 100 mile races in the United Kingdom on 24 to 25 July 2027 as part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series.

An urban navigation challenge in Cardiff where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an undisclosed location and must return across 6, 10 or 15 miles without maps or GPS.

A navigation challenge in Cheltenham where participants are blindfolded and dropped at an undisclosed location, then must find their way back without maps or GPS.

Multi-distance runs along a disused railway by the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth with aid stations every 4.7 miles.

August 2027

An ultrarunning event on the Wales Coast Path from Barmouth to Cardigan with 100 mile and 100 km options, live tracking, checkpoints and a 50 hour limit.

September 2027

Divona 100 in Rhayader, LD6, UK is scheduled for Sat 11 Sep 2027 and the event listing includes entry details, reviews, discounts, photos, course maps and results.

Seven hour timed event on 12 September 2027 with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac former railway line; places limited to 50 and minimum age 18.

Supported trail event from Craven Arms around the Shropshire Hills with 55 km, 27 km and 10 mile options, rest stops, GPS tracking and weekend camping.

October 2027

Flexible-start seven-hour road event of 5.3 km laps on tarmac near Littleham, Exmouth; max 75 entrants, minimum age 18, entries close 09/10/2027.

A 7 hour timed running event near Littleham Exmouth on a measured tarmac out and back loop of 5.3 km per lap, limited to 50 entrants.

November 2027

An 8 hour timed road event on 20 November 2027 near Exmouth with 5.3 km laps on tarmac, limited to 75 entrants, medals awarded to finishers.

December 2027

8 hour timed event on 12 December 2027 with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac former railway near Exmouth using a Turn Up Get Going start system.

February 2028

A 27 mile point to point ultra from Rhyd-y-benwch to Mid Wales Arts Centre via Plynlimon and the Severn source, with two checkpoints and vegan and gluten free options.

A five day ultramarathon along the River Severn of roughly 220 miles with daily finisher medals, hotel accommodation, kit transfer and mandatory navigation and safety kit.

A 48 mile point to point ultra from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury following the River Severn, with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free food options, required 4.0 mph minimum pace and a bespoke finisher medal.

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