Trail Running calendar near Monmouth 2025-2026

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through..

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

Take on the Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park, a six hour off road loop where you run, hike or walk repeated 3.3 mile laps to hit half marathon, marathon or personal goals. Canicross and rucking welcome, with cafe and park trails..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse l..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits..

Experience the Winter Day Race at Westonbirt Arboretum on 8 February 2026 with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes through diverse tree collections on firm, trail like surfaces for a fast, enjoyable run. Tickets are sold out.

Join the Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains for an addictive looped endurance challenge. Tackle hourly 4.167 mile loops until one runner remains while anyone who reaches 32 miles earns a medal.

Dalwood 3 Hills 2026 returns to Dalwood Village Hall, Dalwood, Axminster (EX13 7EG), offering three multi-terrain routes around the countryside: 10 miles, 5km, and the new 3km Dalwood Doddle for families. Expect mud, hills, and, on the long..

Winter Railway Ultra invites runners to follow a scenic disused railway along the River Severn from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth, passing sites of the area s industrial heritage. Distances from 9 to 37 miles on out and back laps with aid statio..

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique underground running experience alongside city scenery. The courses pass through the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and the longer Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), bot..

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes..

Event overview The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of 33+ miles. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 1 March 2026. The event is organised by Avon Valley Runners together with the Rotary Club of Westbury. Free photos from the 2025 ru..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum..

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail,..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Event overview The Hateful 8 Ultra Loop is scheduled for 7 March 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig, Bridgend (CF32 9BZ), Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom. The event is organised by Mad Running Junkies. The minimum age is 18 on t..

Tackle the Winter Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options for a wintry trail challenge. Self navigation with GPX and timelords, staffed checkpoints and hot finish food; the event is cup free s..

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.