Trail Running calendar near Pembrokeshire 2026-2027

Experience the unique challenge of racing on the firm sands of Pendine Beach. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to an ultra marathon on a course famous for land speed records.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

Three coastal trail races of 32.5, 18.5 and 10 miles follow the Wales Coast Path along the Vale of Glamorgan, with waymarked routes, staffed checkpoints, and coach transport for the linear course finishing at Ogmore-by-Sea.

A trail event at Oxwich Bay offering a self-navigation half marathon plus marked 10 km and 5 km routes across coastal paths, woodland and sand dunes, with chip timing, a finisher medal and on-course water stations.

Experience a scenic 40 mile ultra marathon along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. This quadrennial event offers a well supported route through the Heart of Wales with unique finishers medals.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons with 10, 20 and 40 mile options from Gilestone Farm. The marked routes include reservoirs, ridges and technical forest sections and require mandatory kit, with support stations and medical cover.

Experience a scenic 35 mile ultra marathon from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. Following the National Cycle Route 8 to the coast, this four yearly event offers a unique journey through the landscapes of South Wales.

Coastal trail running from Little Haven with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options across undulating exposed terrain in Pembrokeshire National Park. The event forms part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

Run your own distance on a 7-hour timed course through Parc Taf Bargoed in South Wales. Choose from 5k to ultra on a flexible, scenic loop starting from Trelewis. Walkers and runners are welcome with staggered starts and full event support.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal and distance pins, with aid stations and vegan options on course.

Three long mountain races start and finish in Brecon and circle the Bannau Brycheiniog. Distances include a 100 km, a 75 km ultra and a 43 km marathon, each with significant ascent and marked courses with checkpoints and tracking.

Experience 30 miles of Welsh beauty on a circular route from Llanidloes. This inclusive trail event features 4,356 feet of elevation gain with no time limits and fully stocked checkpoints.

Experience the dramatic coastline and steep moorland of Exmoor National Park across five trail distances. Run past towering cliffs and through the Valley of Rocks on technical terrain starting from Lynton.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Experience a challenging 12 mile off road run through the private Clovelly Estate. This scenic course features ancient woodlands, coastal cliffs, and a final climb up Clovelly's famous cobbled street to support the RNLI.

Test your endurance on a technical 3.2 mile mountain loop at Mynydd Troed. Complete as many laps as possible within ten hours as a solo runner or part of a team in the heart of the Black Mountains.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

Trail races at Martinhoe in Exmoor National Park offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses across moorland, forest and coastal terrain. The routes include steep climbs, long descents and fully marked navigation.

Experience the beauty of North Pembrokeshire with three off road fell races through the Preseli hills. Enjoy spectacular summit views, well stocked aid stations, and a community atmosphere complete with post race refreshments.

Trail runs through Margam Country Park offering 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.