Trail Running calendar near Porthcawl 2025-2026

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The Ivybridge 3 Tops is an annual fell running event held in Dartmoor, organized by Erme Valley Harriers. Scheduled for August 6, 2025, the senior race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 450 meters of climbing, featuring a challenging course that includes ascents of Western Beacon, Weatherdon,..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at Kemble Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The scenic route follows the Thames Path, passing through picturesque villages like Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle Eaton, and Lechlade, feat..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds, the race progresses through four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles), Oxford Ultra (49 miles), Windsor Ultra (47 mil..

The Dartmoor Big Day Out, organized by OuterEdge Events, features two exciting trail running races: The Crossing and The Great Escape. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon that takes participants from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing the stunning Dartmoor landscape. It includes ful..

The Brecon Beacons 51k is an ultra-distance trail running event held in the scenic village of Talybont-on-Usk, UK. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers three race distances: 10K, 24K, and the challenging 51K ultra. The courses feature rugged trails, climbs, descents, and picturesque views of the..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Dartmoor, Devon, with its event centre at Ivybridge Rugby Club. The event features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that crosses open moorland and two Dartmoor 600m summits, with 1,119m ascent..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun Golden Dagger is the third event in a five-race league held on Dartmoor's open moorland, known for its technical and challenging terrain. Designed for experienced orienteers, the courses navigate a mixed runability area featuring numerous pits, rocks, gullies, and o..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Featuring 5k and 10k distances, the race offers a scenic, undulating course through the Herefordshire countryside. Runners traverse a mix of grassy verges, farm tracks, and woodland paths, with..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held in Llangattock, Wales, offering four distances: 10km, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. Starting and finishing at Park Farm, the course features stunning panoramic views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beaco..

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

Race The Train™ is an annual running event held in Tywyn, Mid-Wales, organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers multiple race distances catering to various age groups and abilities, including a 14-mile Rotary Challenge, a 10K Quarry Challenge, a 5.5-mile Dolgoch..

The Beast of Bryn is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot, South Wales. Established in 2011 and managed by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG), the 2025 race offers two distances: a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) route with 288 meters of climb, and a longer 1..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun 2025 at South Hessary is the fourth of five technical orienteering events held on Dartmoor's open moorland. Designed for experienced orienteers, the courses navigate a challenging terrain featuring pits, rocks, gullies, and outcrops, requiring advanced navigation sk..

The Great Links Tor – Flyer – Dartmoor Fell Series will take place in Okehampton on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

The Newnham 8 Miler and 4 Miler is a trail running event held at Newnham Park, a private estate on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon. The event features two distances: an 8-mile two-lap course and a 4-mile single lap, offering a unique alternative to standard 5K, 10K, or half marathon races. It welco..