Trail Running calendar near Porthcawl 2025-2026

Pair up for a winter challenge across Dartmoor's Eastern Tors, starting from the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe. This demanding 11 miles route with 830 meters of climb needs teams, required kit and pre entry for a small, limited field.

Take on the Hameldown Hammer on Dartmoor on 28 February 2026 from Widecombe in the Moor, with a Half Marathon, the 8 mile 7EVEN and the inaugural Ultra. Expect big climbs, grassy and rocky trails, bespoke medals and raw Dartmoor scenery.

Run the scenic Brecon to Cardiff Ultra, a fully marked 70 km one way race along the Taff Trail on 1 March 2026. Enjoy epic views, checkpoint support and a finishers medal as you cross the line at Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a winter mountain trail offering a challenging 75 km ultra or a 26.2 mile marathon across rugged ridges. Navigation, big climbs and stunning upland views make this a true mountain test.

Tackle the Imber Ultra, a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail run around the Imber Range on Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury. Organised as a charity fundraiser, this classic March ultra promises tough trails, great camaraderie and fin..

Join the St David's Day Dragon Run at Dare Valley on 1 March 2026, a relaxed seven hour challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Expect scenic trails, medals from 3 km and tasty goody bags with vegan options.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Take on the Brave 5km and 10km on 1 March 2026 in Exmouth for cliff, coastal path and beach running, starting and finishing at Sideshore. Mixed terrain routes, great views and proceeds support the Sideshore Project.

Take on the Winter Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 or 30 mile options, solo or in pairs. Self navigated route, staffed checkpoints and a festive finish at Ashton Park with a tech tee and bespoke medal.

Run at Larmer Tree Gardens on 8 March 2026 with distances from a one mile fun run to a full marathon. Wave starts, multiple formats and a full colour medal for finishers make this a scenic family friendly race day.

Join the Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races on 14 March 2026 in the scenic Cambrian Mountains, featuring a trail Half Marathon, 10 km and fun youth races for all ages. Organized by Aberystwyth Athletic Club, the community event supports local..

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Finish the season with the final round of the West Glamorgan XC League at Gnoll Park, Neath on 15 March 2026, a testing 5 mile cross country hosted by Neath Harriers. Club only event with no on the day entries, registration opens 2 February..

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.

Tackle the rolling lanes of Bratton in a scenic 11K road and multi terrain run that supports Bratton Jubilee Hall. Limited to 200 entries, this friendly event offers medals for all finishers and a lively village atmosphere.

Take on the Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon, a scenic way marked trail loop through ancient woodland starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. Organised by the local Rotary Club, it is chip timed and supports charity.

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic urban trail running on 28 March 2026, starting and finishing at Museum Square. Choose 25 km or 55 km routes that wind under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks, woodland and old railway lines with chip t..