Trail Running calendar near Newport 2026-2027

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.

A **30 mile** ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

A rugged off-road 6 mile single lap race on Dartmoor from and back to Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing, water at Hound Tor, and a finisher medal.

Trail-style races through Westonbirt Arboretum offering Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 Mile fun run across September and February events.

A linear 45 mile walk or run across Wales from Anchor Bridge to Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth, including Plynlimon at 2467 ft. The event has an 18 hour limit and a weekend package with accommodation, transport and route support included.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon between Ramsbury Brewery and Renegade Brewery across woodland trails, canal towpaths and country lanes. The course is mostly off road with four aid stations and a nine hour cut off.

Trail marathon and half marathon in North Hampshire on 05/09/2026, with climbs to 280 m, scenic countryside routes, marked courses, aid stations and chip timing. A Military Cup allows serving units to compete as teams.

A 12-hour looped run at Bloor Homes Southern Regional Office in Newbury where participants complete 3.5 km loops to earn a bespoke medal, with prizes for most loops. The event supports New Life Special Care Babies, is limited to 100 entrant..

A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.

Scenic runs in Warminster Town Park include 10K, 3K and a new 1.2K family event suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. The event supports Warminster Carnival and awards medals to all finishers.

A 19 mile fell race around Church Stretton with multiple summits, unmarked sections and required navigation; minimum age 19.

A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.

Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km through the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury on 06 Sep 2026. Routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and a post-race BBQ, with proceeds supporting the school.

A single hill fell race over a classic horseshoe route to Waun Fach covering 11.2 km and 610 m ascent, based at Dinas Castle Inn with marshals, first aid cover and a maprun variant for solo or paired efforts.

A community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles (16 km) along the canal towpath and local footpaths. The course is predominantly flat and includes marshals, an aid station and a GPX route file.

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.