Trail Running calendar near Penarth 2025-2026

OTT Marathon & 10 Mile Race takes place at Parkwood Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil, in the Brecon Beacons. The event offers two distances: a looped mountain marathon of about 26.2 miles with steep climbs and stunning views, and a 10-mile option that follows part of the same course to Checkpoint 1 before r..

Jurassic Coast Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge Series along Dorset’s World Heritage coastline. Distances: 100km, 75km, ~50km and ~25km, plus a Weymouth Marathon loop and Bridport 10K. The course runs from Corfe Castle via Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with Weymouth at halfway, then on..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route is described as epicly challenging, with mixed terrain, killer hills, a Quarry section known as the Hill of Doom, and a technical downhill forestry trail..

Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed finisher medal, and distance pins are award..

The VOGUM 2026 is a 40-mile ultra running challenge along the scenic Wales Coast Path, stretching from Porthcawl to Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. This event offers runners a chance to experience golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and historic sites like Ogmore Castle and the famous stepping stones..

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails is OuterEdge Events’ rugged coastal trail challenge along the North Devon and Cornish coastline. The Ultra-marathon runs 37 miles from Westward Ho! to Bude; the Marathon goes from Clovelly harbour to Castle Bude; the Sixteen-mile option runs Hartland Quay to Bude. The courses tr..

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail run series. It starts from Cirencester Basecamp in the heart of the Cotswolds and offers Full 100 km, plus 75 km, 50 km, 25 km options, and a 10 km Cirencester leg. The 100 km loop threads rolling hills, villages and foo..

Offa's Dyke 15 (2026) is a 15-mile off-road running event organized by Tempo Events, taking place on Saturday 13 June. Registration is at The Granary, 20-21 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5DB. Solo entries cost £34 (plus service fee); relay entrants £47.The race carries a storied herita..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the course features diverse terrain including open fields, flat..

Jurassic Extinction / Jurassic Coast is a multi-distance ultra along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, spanning from Poole to Exmouth. Distances on offer are 33km (Beer to Exmouth), 50km (Lyme Regis to Exmouth), 100km (Weymouth to Exmouth), and 105 miles (Poole to Exmouth), with a 70km option (Pool..

Lundy Island Race is a 13.5-mile trail challenge on Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. Runners traverse wildlife-encrusted tracks laid out by the Landmark Trust, visiting all corners of the island along the eastern coastal trail, the central spine, and the western clifftops, with sidetracks. The u..

The PIGUM 2026 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging trail run features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking participants over mountain peaks and scenic trails, including the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, which offers stunning panoramic vi..

The Severn Challenge, also known as The MTC Severn Challenge, is Ultra Running Ltd's flagship five-day multiday ultra along the River Severn. It covers about 220 miles from the Hafren source to the Severn’s mouth, split into five stages: Hafren (26 miles), Severn Plod Ultra (47), Severn Path Ultra (..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is Day 1 of the MTC Severn Challenge, a Wales-based point-to-point ultra. The 27-mile route begins at Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area near Llanidloes, climbs to the Severn’s source on Plynlimon through boggy, exposed terrain, then follows Britain’s longest river path back to the finis..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a 48-mile point-to-point ultramarathon organized by Ultra Running Ltd. The race starts at the Mid Wales Art Centre, Maesmawr, SY17 5SB, and finishes at a Premier Inn in Shrewsbury, SY1 1PG. The route runs from Mid Wales along the River Severn, rejoining at Dolerw Park an..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultramarathon run by Ultra Running Ltd. Starting at Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse, the route covers Grimley, Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Epney, Priding, and Frampton-on-Severn along the Severn corridor. T..

The event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 with race HQ at Longtown Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire (HR2 0LD). Routes are self-navigated and run mostly on trail with an approximate split of 90% trail and 10% road (lanes). Distances and approximate lengths: 50 Miles / 80 km 32 Miles / 50 km 27 Mi..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with permission from the owner. The event is designed as a fun, rel..