Trail Running calendar near Neath 2025-2026

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Finish the season with the final round of the West Glamorgan XC League at Gnoll Park, Neath on 15 March 2026, a testing 5 mile cross country hosted by Neath Harriers. Club only event with no on the day entries, registration opens 2 February..

Challenging 11K road and trail race around Bratton, Wiltshire with rewarding hill climbs and panoramic views. Limited to 200 runners, this community fundraiser at Bratton Jubilee Hall offers medals, prizes and a friendly race day atmosphere..

Run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed station..

Beyond Bristol offers scenic urban trail running on 28 March 2026, starting and finishing at Museum Square. Choose 25 km or 55 km routes that wind under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks, woodland and old railway lines with chip t..

Enjoy the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Saturday 28 March 2026, looping past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon into beautiful countryside. Fully supported with GPS tracking, rest stops and medical cover, choose walking jogging or rac..

Take on the Exeter Trail Races at Escot Park in March 2026, a scenic fully off road challenge with short climbs and some muddy sections across 10K and half marathon loops. Canicross categories welcome dogs and runners for a lively spring tr..

Take on hilly, muddy trails at the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12km, 5km and family friendly 3km options. All finishers get medals, winners earn prizes and homemade refreshments will be served by Axe Valley Academy..

Take on the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon woods, rivers and hills on 29 March 2026, with a 5 km fun run and walk for all abilities. Expect rugged scenery, on course support and a technical event vest for Fury finishers.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

Inaugural BOWUM on 4 April 2026 from Monmouth: a 30 mile circular ultra across the Borderlands of Wales. Mostly trail, with scenic castle views on parts of the Three Castles Walk and Offa's Dyke Path, three manned checkpoints and a finisher..

Run Pendine Sands on firm beach along a scenic out and back course with distances from 5k to ultra. Finishers earn bespoke medals, category winners take trophies, and the event is cup free so bring a reusable cup.

Board a vintage steam train from Minehead and run back through the Quantock Hills and along rugged coastlines in Steaming to the Coast. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or a full marathon for a memorable seaside trail finish at Minehead station.

Pick 32.5, 18.5 or 10 mile coastal trail races finishing at Ogmore by Sea Village Hall. Run the Wales Coast Path past 19 beaches and miles of Glamorgan Heritage Coast cliffs, coves and rolling countryside for a memorable coastal challenge.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Run the iconic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, tackling about 4,000 feet of ascent and finishing on Seaton beach with a lively finish area. Choose the 22 mile solo course or team up in relay sections for a coastal challenge.

Tackle The Big Cheese, a 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a fully marked course, finishers medal and tea and cake to celebrate at the finish.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.