Trail Running calendar near Penarth 2026-2027

Experience an evening off road run through the tracks and trails of the Wyre Forest. This 10 km multi lap course takes runners through the dark with mandatory torches and a medal for every finisher.

An eight hour timed road event on a tarmac out and back route along an old disused train line near Exmouth. Laps are 5.3k and finishers who complete one to fourteen laps within the permitted time can collect a medal.

A short but steep fell race near Llanfoist and Abergavenny covering 5.7 km with 485 m of ascent. The course is mostly unmarked, needs basic navigation and can be affected by poor weather.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

An 8 hour timed road event on 29 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with flexible turn up starts and 5.3 km tarmac laps on a former railway. Entrants are limited to 75 and medals are issued from a mixed batch.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

A late November trail race through 600 acres of dense woodland at Charborough Estate offering a 10 km loop, a 21 km double loop and a relay for two runners. Expect rough rooted trails, one aid station and a marked course.

A time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones with on the day entry and a finish to start bus. Navigational skills are required and entry fees are £8 per person with a reduced junior rate.

Ras Y Mast is a club organised running event held at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder, Ceredigion, featuring a mixed surface course of 6.5 miles and separate junior and senior races.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

Coastal 10 Mile and 10k runs from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront and Boscombe Pier, with largely flat, traffic-free paths, chip timing, water stations and a finisher's medal.

Trail races of 10K, half, marathon and ultra run from Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path on 5 December 2026, on trail and grass terrain with significant ascent; online check-in and mandatory safety briefing are required.

A 14.5 km fell race near Church Stretton with about 793 m of ascent, marked and marshalled except for a section on The Lawley. Entry is online with 180 places and full FRA kit is mandatory.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with vir..

A winter trail running festival at Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest on 6 December 2026, offering 15 km, 30 km, marathon and 50 km one lap off‑road courses with marked routes, bag drop and mandatory kit requirements.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

A festive trail running event at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, offering a 2 km fun run for children plus 5 km and 10 km trail races; on-site parking is available for £5 and entry fees range from £12 to £26.

A festive *10k* trail race in Cockington Country Park near Torquay with hilly, winding trails and countryside views. Finishers receive a bespoke metal medal and a choice of Christmas cake, mince pie or yule log.

A twelve day consecutive running challenge in the United Kingdom from 6 to 17 December 2026 with in person and virtual options. Distances range from 5k to Ultra and finishers can earn a set of bespoke medals.

Part of a themed Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour completion limit and both on site and virtual entry options.