Trail Running calendar near Pontypool 2025-2026

Tackle the Severn Challenge: a five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way from source to sea, testing navigation and endurance. Enjoy nightly hotel stops, baggage transfers and collectible stage medals that form a jigsaw..

Tackle the MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Maesmawr to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026. Enjoy riverside trails, rolling hills and friendly checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options; bring a reusable cup.

Take on the MTC Severn Path Ultra, a point to point ultramarathon of roughly 60 miles from Shrewsbury to Worcester along the scenic River Severn. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a head visor for this tenth edition.

Run the scenic Severn Way in the MTC Severn Way Ultra, a 57 mile point to point ultra on 11 July 2026 that follows largely flat riverside paths. Cup free event with checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus an MTC head visor.

Explore the stunning Black Mountains with distances from a half marathon to 50 miles across mostly trail terrain. Self navigation with GPX, trackers and full aid makes this a bold yet well supported trail challenge.

Join the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on Saturday 11 July 2026 for circular off road walks and runs through 12 charming local parishes. Choose distances from 10 to 40 miles with waymarked routes, checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Post run treats and a cake competition add a sweet finish to this countryside challenge.

Join the Otter Rail and River Run for a scenic off road 10 km or one mile family run along riverside paths and woodland. Community event raising funds for the village playing field with finishers receiving a local memento.

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 pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Run the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from Penrice Castle with distances from 10 km to a 100 km figure of eight route highlighting wild coastal scenery and big climbs. Fully supported with rest stops, tracking, and finisher goodies.

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..

Enjoy the Dragon Coastal Races on 18 to 19 July 2026, three scenic coastal ultras along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay. Expect beaches, dunes and lighthouse views plus live GPS tracking and full support.

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Experience the Wye Valley Tunnel Run, racing through the atmospheric Tidenham Tunnel and scenic riverside and old railway paths. Distances suit everyone from a Colourbust family fun run to a full marathon, with trail charm and big event ene..

Tackle 100 km across the Brecon Beacons on an epic route taking in Pen y Fan and the Carmarthen Fans with roughly 3178 m of ascent. A rugged self navigation ultra with just 250 places and a 24 hour cut off.

Run the epic 100 mile Beacons Way Ultra across the Brecon Beacons with over 6,000 m of ascent. Self navigation and mountain experience are required and the race uses strict checkpoints plus live GPS tracking.

Ultra X Wales takes runners into the wild Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains for a scenic multi day trail event on 25 to 26 July 2026. Distances from 12 km to 110 km suit all endurance levels and select races carry UTMB Index status.

Take on the South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge around Dunster, a scenic 50 km loop along the Minehead section of the South West Coast Path across Exmoor with about 1600 m of climb. Enjoy staffed aid stops, camping, GPS tracking and post ra..

Run or walk as far as you like in the 7 hour Ooops I Ran It Again event at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, from 3 km to ultra distances. Finishers earn themed medals and distance pins, with aid stations, vegan snacks and free parking, and..