Trail Running calendar near Merthyr Tydfil 2026-2027

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.

A 9 km two-lap country park race in The Valley, Evesham on 24 June 2026. Series entry is available until 1 May 2026; canicross is permitted and the minimum age is 14 years.

A trail event on 24 June 2026 around the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and 5 km routes on mixed off road and tarmac terrain, with finisher medals, prizes, a 2 hour cut-off and on-site parking and refreshments.

The Exeter 10k River Run is a summer evening 10 km race along the River Exe on 26 June 2026. The traffic free flat route is open to runners over 15 and supports local sports participation and wellbeing.

Experience an exciting inflatable obstacle course in Cardiff with 5k and 10k options. Join as an individual or part of a group for a unique running event supporting Hospice of the Valleys.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 27 June 2026 featuring climb crawl and slide obstacles, staggered wave starts, a minimum fundraising target and on-site facilities including parking and toilets.

A four hour score event in the Camarthen Fans using pre marked waterproof maps and a full course of about 20 miles. Entry by pre entry costs £10 and includes food, tea, coffee and cake.

Skyline Wales is a long linear 102 km event with 4663 m of climb from Barmouth to Llandegla One Planet. Navigation and significant experience are required, entries are limited and there are strict time cut-offs.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete covering 4.2 km with 215 m ascent. The route starts and finishes in the fete field, climbs via a stone staircase and forestry road, and returns along the Shorncliff Climbers Path.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026, visiting all four corners of the island and running coastal and clifftop trails. Raceboat entries include a chartered ferry aboard MS Oldenburg while non-raceboat entrants arr..

Experience a flat and traffic free run along North Devon estuaries and historic railway tunnels. With distances from 10km to 50km plus family fun runs, this event offers a fast tarmac course through beautiful tranquil woodlands.

A charity running event in Woolacombe on 28 June 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed coastal and rugged terrain. The race includes an event village, finisher medal, official tech tee and supports North Devon Hospice.

A day two four hour score event on the Camarthen Fans with pre marked waterproof maps, a 32 km course option, and a requirement for navigational skills and significant fell running experience.

Community running at Bromyard Rugby Club with a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15 and a non competitive fun run. Food vendors, marshals and first aid cover support the event and results are published afterwards.

A point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham. The race uses seeded time trial waves, includes a 360 metre tunnel and has floating drink stations every three miles.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon through the Gateway to Wales featuring 5,446 feet of elevation. Run over the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain and enjoy a supported journey with no time limits on this primarily trail course.

A range of distances on 4 July around the Ironbridge valley, based at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley. Options include 8 miles, 16 miles and a marathon, with mixed terrain, onsite parking and finisher bling.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor hybrid fitness competition of five 20-minute workouts combining strength, endurance, rucking and obstacle racing. It takes place at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026 and attracts diverse co..

The CWM Elan Back Yard Ultra will take place in Rhayader on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

A roughly 5 mile trail race at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run on forest tracks, paths and fire roads. The event includes water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's charity.