Trail Running calendar near Penarth 2026-2027

A trail event in Afan Forest Park offering two measured routes of about 6.5 miles and 10.5 miles with substantial climb and prize categories. A separate one mile Mini Beast for children includes a finisher medal and sweets.

Take a scenic single lap around Wimbleball Lake on varied off road trails with a short tarmac crossing, choosing 5K or 10K. Part of the Wimbleball sports festival with canicross entries, chip timing and finisher medals.

This ultra event offers two classic distances on the Cambrian Way, starting from historic Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny and finishing in Cardiff. The route passes Castle Coch and traverses mountain landscapes and wooded valleys. It's orga..

A fell race in North Pembrokeshire on Sat 29 Aug 2026 covering 8 km with 330 m of climb. Entries are accepted in advance and on the day, and junior Mochyn du races have entry on the day only.

The Plum 10k is Pershore Plum Plodders club's 10 kilometre race in Pershore, Worcestershire, with results archived back to 2016. The next edition is scheduled for 30 August 2026.

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A guided 30 mile trail run around the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft of ascent, following the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and finishing on the beach at Studland Bay.

A 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, mostly on trail with about 4,252 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Parc Penalta, with three fully stocked checkpoints and no official time limit.

A supported cross moor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes from Okehampton via Postbridge to Ivybridge, featuring remote terrain, mountain leader support, checkpoint refreshments and a GPX route for navigation.

Run the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills at Battle of the Borders, starting from Carding Mill Valley and tackling the dramatic Long Mynd ridges. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on waymarked, scenic but rewarding trails.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

A 10.5 mile trail race on Saturday 12 September 2026 across southern Dartmoor, visiting Ryders Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The marked, marshaled route includes river crossings, bogs, a clapper bridge and an aid station at about 6.3 miles..

A multi-distance walking event on 12 September 2026 from Wistanstow Village Hall, with 12, 18 and 26 mile routes through Clun and Bishop's Castle and much of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Entry is limited and support is provided.