Trail Running calendar near Nantgarw 2025-2026

The My Little Care Bear Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This nostalgic 1980s-themed event offers a 7-hour time challenge where participants can run multiple laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course on well-maintained footpaths with scenic country..

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, held in South Wales on 19-20 July 2025, offers a range of endurance events including 100km, 75km, 50km, marathon, 25km, and a 10km family-friendly loop. Set in the scenic Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course features gold..

The Dragon Coastal Ultramarathon, held on July 19-20, 2025, features three ultra-trail races along the scenic Wales Coast Path, finishing at Cardiff Bay. Participants can choose from 100 miles (Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay), 50 miles (Kenfig Nature Reserve to Cardiff Bay), or approximately 30 miles (..

Dusk Till Dawn is a challenging 12-hour running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in South Wales. Participants tackle three distinct 10-mile mixed terrain routes, including hills, technical downhill forestry trails, and minimal road sections, aiming to complete as many loops as possible from..

The Hillfort Hustle is a scenic trail running event held in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, featuring 10-mile and 5-mile race options. Both courses include a challenging climb to the Iron Age Hillfort at Croft Ambrey, offering stunning views of the North Herefordshire countryside. The route passes through..

The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is a scenic running event held at Wyedean School in Sedbury, UK, featuring 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances. The courses primarily follow the flat, shaded Wye Valley Greenway, an old railway line, including a unique 1.1km stretch through the refurbished and lit T..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Miles is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Covering 100 miles with 6,143 meters of ascent, the race starts at Abergavenny Castle and follows the Beacons Way National Trail, including iconic peaks like Pen-y-Fan and the Carmar..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, showcasing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans. Starting..

The White Horse Gallop is a circular half marathon trail running event that begins and ends on the Ridgeway, showcasing the scenic beauty of National Trust sites, including Ashdown House and the historic White Horse Hill. The course features an "undulating" route, providing a challenging yet enjoyab..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event held in South Wales, featuring two race distances: 5 miles and 13 miles. Both courses include the ascent of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, offering a scenic and challenging experience. The event takes place near postal code LD3 8NL and is..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Participants can walk, jog, or run the challenging 50km loop featuring over 1600 meters of climb, including the scenic first Minehead sec..

The EDDUM is a 50-mile ultra running challenge set around the Epynt Way, a largely untouched permissive trail encircling the Sennybridge Training Area, the UK's third largest military training ground. Located in Wales, the course offers stunning views of the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambr..

The Haytor Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun is an orienteering event held on the open moor of Dartmoor, featuring a generally runnable terrain with pits, rocks, and outcrops. It is the second of five events in the summer league and is designed for experienced orienteers, as the courses are not suitable..

The Totnes 10K is a scenic running event held at Totnes Leisure Centre and Borough Park in the UK. The course is nearly all off-road, following the beautiful River Dart, offering runners a picturesque and natural setting. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park, with the Leisure Centre serving..

The Haselbury Trailrace is a scenic cross-country running event held at North Perrott Cricket Club in Somerset. Established in 1989, the race features a challenging 10K course consisting of two laps, with a shorter 6K fun run option available. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with excellent fa..

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in the Cotswolds, UK. Starting at Kemble Train Station, the route follows the Thames Path to the river's source, then loops back and continues through scenic villages such as Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle Eaton,..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds and finishing at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, the event is divided into four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles),..

The Brecon Beacons Trails event, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place in Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, offering three trail race distances: 10K, 24K, and a challenging 51K ultra. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons, the courses feature rugged trails, climbs, descents, and scenic vi..