Trail Running calendar near Porthcawl 2025-2026

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

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 at Warminster Town Park by the boating lake for scenic country lane and trail races. Choose a 10K, 3K or 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run, with medals for all and prizes across categories.

Join the 10th Dartmoor Volcano Race on Saturday 12 September 2026 for a rugged 10.5 mile all trail course from Scorriton. Technical rocky and boggy ground, big climbs and river crossings promise a true moorland challenge.

Tackle The Relentless in Bridgend, a tough looped ultra on 18 September 2026 offering 50 miles (5 loops) or 100 miles (10 loops) with big support, crew zones and drop bag access each lap. Limited to 25 runners per distance so book early.

Run the Pumsaint trail half marathon in Llanwrda, a scenic, hilly route through the Cothi valley that rewards effort with great views. Held each September from Pumsaint Village Hall, it is a perfect challenge for trail lovers.

Run stunning coastal trails in the Gower AONB on 26 September 2026 with three distances: 50 miles, 34 miles and 23 miles along the Wales Coast Path. Expect dramatic cliffs, beaches and manned checkpoints with GPS tracking and race support.

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Two rugged trail races circle Dartmoor on 2 to 3 October 2026, with 100 mile and 51 mile options across moorland, trails and lanes. Expect technical terrain, night running and changeable autumn weather, with checkpoint support and required..

Tackle Dartmoor on this supported trail challenge through moorland, woods and riverside trails with 100 miles or 51 miles options. Checkpoints, on course support and epic scenery make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Run or walk the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in the scenic Lower Otter valley, completing as many flat 4.4 km loops as you can in six hours. Solo and pairs relay entries welcome and every finisher gets a commemorative memento.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Tackle 55 km through the Forest of Dean, from ridges and dense woodland to the River Wye and Symonds Yat viewpoint. Technical single track and riverside sections offer scenic challenge and there is a canicross category.

Take on Twin Peaks and Ras Consti in Aberystwyth for a coastal trail that climbs Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill. Senior race is 11.7 km with great views and junior races welcome ages 7 to 15.

Blaze the Biblins on 18 October 2026 is a scenic 10k trail race through ancient woods and riverbanks near Ross on Wye. Expect technical single track, climbs including the notorious Demon hill, and a lively village finish.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

The Stockland Scamper will take place in Stockland on Sunday 18 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Town and Country Harriers is a friendly Bristol based off road club that meets most Thursdays, usually starting and finishing at a local pub. Trails range from city paths to the Mendips and Cotswolds and all who can run 4 to 5 miles are wel..

Halloween 7in7 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye offers seven consecutive days of off road laps through vineyards and a hill, with distances from 5k to ultra. Walk or run any day or go virtual and collect seven themed medals.