Trail Running calendar near Pontypool 2025-2026

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Enjoy scenic off road laps around Pengethley Manor and its vineyards, with a cheeky hill and rolling ups and downs. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run at your pace within a seven hour limit and earn a finisher medal.

Take on the 7 Deadly Sins 7in7, a seven day challenge at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye from 12 to 18 January 2026. Run or walk varied distances each day on a hilly 2.5 km off road lap and collect a unique medal daily.

The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on January 13 invites runners and walkers to tackle laps through vineyards and a testing hill, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. Off road, scenic and inclusive, entrants must finish within seven hours.

Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor invites runners and walkers to tackle scenic off road laps through vineyards and a testing hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra or take part virtually with a personalised bib and medal.

On 15 January 2026 the Angry Run invites runners to tackle an offroad looped course at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra. Expect rolling hills, vineyard trails and a friendly festival atmosphere.

Tackle the Gluttonous Run at Pengethley Manor, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series on 16 January 2026. Pick 5k to ultra and brave a tough off road loop through vineyards with a hill each lap, or opt for the virtual challenge.

Run a winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K canicross and fun kids 1K and 2K. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, food, photos and post race beer, so bring a head or chest torch.

The Greedy Run at Pengethley Manor on Saturday 17 January 2026 invites runners and walkers to choose from 5k up to Ultra on an offroad loop through vineyards and rolling hills. Race day has hot drinks, food, free parking and a finisher meda..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it..

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Tackle the Envious Run on 18 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, a scenic offroad loop through vineyards with a hill each lap. Choose any distance from 5k to ultra or run virtually in January for a finishers medal.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

Tackle the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on Dartmoor, a well over 14 miles winter trail that visits ancient stone circles and pagan sites. With almost 700 m of ascent, expect rugged, atmospheric terrain and a rewarding midwinter challenge.

Experience wintry Dartmoor on Pagan Trails, a midwinter run from Chagford that passes stone circles and ancient sites. Choose a demanding marathon of 28 miles and 1500 m ascent or a half of 14 miles and 700 m ascent and bring winter kit.

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances...

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Take on Spice Up Your Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from 3 km upwards. Enjoy countryside laps, snacks and medals for finishers, with fancy dress warmly encouraged.

Experience iconic views of Stonehenge on the Stonehenge Stomp, a friendly walking event that also welcomes runners. Choose routes from 5 km to 40 km and book online when entry opens on 1 November 2025 as places are limited.