Trail Running calendar near Porthcawl 2026-2027

Spooky Challenge Day 1 in Bridestowe on 31 October 2026 is an 8 hour timed event with a *5.3 km* out and back lap on an old disused train line. A TUGG system allows staggered starts and finishers who complete a lap may receive a medal.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

A 32 km, 1800 m ascent mountain event at Pen y Fan featuring three separate ascents via six different paths, with Classic and 16 kg weighted categories. Navigation is required and control marshals monitor checkpoints.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026 with 485 m of ascent; entry via Fabian4 costs £9. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is mandatory and limited parking is available.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Cornwall’s only all-road marathon, held in Pensilva on 1 November 2026, follows a scenic route across Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley. The course has about 2200 ft of elevation and a 6.5 hour cut-off; entries are open.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

Multi distance trail event along the North Devon and Exmoor coast on 7-8 November 2026. Routes follow the South West Coast Path with self navigation, GPS tracking and GPX files available, from 38 km up to 110 miles.

Trail races at Oxwich Bay on 7 November 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across grass, moor, beach and rock. Finishers earn points toward the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

Three trail races start and finish in Talybont On Usk in the Brecon Beacons on 7 November 2026. Options are a 49 mile ultra, a 26 mile marathon and a 13 mile half marathon, each with significant ascent and mixed terrain.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon through the heart of the Brecon Beacons featuring the summit of Pen y Fan. This trail event offers technical terrain and scenic reservoir views with a strict 200 runner limit.

A weekend of self navigated trail races along the North Devon and Exmoor coast on 7 and 8 November 2026, with distances from 38 km to 110 miles and GPS tracking provided for all routes.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car parking.

Trail 5 km and 10 km races on the Bath Skyline with night and day options and a 500 m kids run. Mixed terrain routes are well marked and marshalled and finishers receive a two sided medal.

A winter 2026/27 night trail series across Somerset with four events and both 5km and 10km route options. Runners can enter individual events or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal for each race.

An 8.8 km fell race with 714 m of ascent around Llyn y Fan across remote moorland, requiring navigation and mountain skills. Limited to 50 runners, with entry refunds for car share and cyclists.

A ten mile cross country race around Castle Drogo with hilly, muddy terrain, Teign valley views and the steep Hunter's Path. The BM course climbs 1760 ft and includes water stations and event shirts.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

A six hour timed event at Dartington Hall with repeat 5 km laps and a canicross option. Mixed terrain, on-site catering and chip timing; proceeds support a new playground.