Trail Running calendar near Merthyr Tydfil 2026-2027

A measured 10K from Barnstaple Rugby Club using the Tarka Trail and local pavements, crossing Taw Bridge and Long Bridge and passing Rock Park. The race is chip timed, awards medals and prizes, and offers team entry by individual sign up.

Experience a challenging fell race across the northern moor with distances including a 10 mile route and junior runs. Navigate from Okehampton to Yes Tor in this self navigated mountain event.

A limited-field **10k** on 07 June 2026 across the National Trust Brockhampton Estate, featuring hilly views, a bespoke medal and prizes. Minimum age 16, cani-cross welcome, with cafe, toilets and free parking on site.

An AM fell race of 18 km with 1200 m ascent on 7 June 2026 around summits in the Brecon area. Map and compass skills and full kit are required, entry is limited and there is a 120 minute cut off at checkpoint three.

A roughly 10.5 km in-person trail run around Troppers Hill, starting and finishing at Commune Cafe in Bristol. The event runs at a party pace, includes a bag drop, and offers coffee afterwards.

A point-to-point 15 mile trail race along the Offa's Dyke footpath between Hay-on-Wye and Kington with three water stations, relay options at mid-race handover points, and age-group prizes.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 13-14 June 2026 centered at Cirencester basecamp, offering strong route support, GPS tracking, regular rest stops, medical cover, camping and finishers awards.

A community 5k and 10k at Neroche Primary School with chip timing and countryside multi-terrain routes. Proceeds support the Neroche School PFA and a children’s fun run is held for a small donation.

A long-standing Green Events race in Llanwrtyd Wells where runners compete directly with horses over mountainous terrain, timed electronically. The event has enforced cut-offs and an escalating jackpot for any runner who beats the first hor..

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum on 13 June 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options; mixed-terrain routes, online-only entry with limited places, and funds raised for local charity and scout group support.

A fell race held since 1986 near Blaenavon at The Whistle Inn, Garn yr Erw. The event is Category BS with options of 8 km or 5 miles and accepts entries on the day or online.

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.

A circular mixed terrain event around Exeter with a 14.2 mile Green Circle half marathon and a 9 mile Yellow Zone option. Both races start together and the course passes valleys and parks along the River Exe.

Trail and fun runs at Gregynog Hall on 14 June 2026, featuring an approx 6 km main race and a 1-mile fun run with awards and on-site first aid and toilets.

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.

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 51 miles trail and mountain race in Southern Snowdonia with 2,898 m of ascent around Cadair Idris and Rhinog Fach. The event has six checkpoints, live GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 20 hour cut off.

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.