Trail Running calendar near Porthcawl 2024-2025

The Butcombe Trail Ultra features 50-mile and 50-kilometre self-navigation ultramarathons set in the scenic Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Organized by volunteers from Bristol's Town & Country Harriers, the event aims to benefit the Mendip Hills Fund, which supports local conse..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon is set to return for its fifth year in 2025, following a scenic route that showcases the newly established Sid Valley Ring walking trail. Participants will experience an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes and footpaths, with a peak elevation of 236 meters...

The Bath Beat is a scenic walking and running event held annually in April on the outskirts of Bath, offering distances of 12.5, 17, 21, and 26.5 miles. Participants traverse beautiful countryside, including woods, hills, and river valleys, with routes featuring historical landmarks and picturesque ..

Rasus y Bannau, also known as The Beacon Races, is a thrilling long-distance mountain running event taking place in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: 100 km, Ultra 45, and Marathon, each featuring significant elevation gains. The routes begin..

The Smugglers Way is a scenic trail running event taking place in Cornwall, featuring a 37-mile self-navigation route from Boscastle to Looe. Participants will traverse the stunning landscapes of Bodmin Moor and lush valleys, with four checkpoints providing refreshments and support along the way. Ru..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail ultra marathon held in East Devon, covering 65 miles with an elevation gain of 10,815 feet. The event features nine aid stations and traverses three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one World Heritage Site. It is a UTMB Index Race and includes vario..

The HOWUM 2025 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of mid Wales, starting from Llanidloes and exploring the source of the River Severn. Participants will traverse a combination of four scenic trails, including the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk, culminati..

The Maverick Exmoor Goat 2025 is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning Exmoor National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes and coastal paths. Participants can choose from four distances: Ultra (58 km), Long (42 km), Middle (21 km), and Short (15 km), each offering breathtaking vi..

The Endurancelife Exmoor event features a range of challenging trail running courses, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set in the stunning Exmoor National Park, participants will navigate tough climbs, descents, and diverse terrains, making it one of the most demanding e..

Cadair X is a challenging half marathon event that takes participants through breathtaking landscapes, including ancient woodlands, glacial lakes, and the rugged terrain of Cadair Idris. Covering a distance of 13.1 miles with a height gain of 1165 meters, the route consists of 65% trail, 25% mountai..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 Miler is a scenic ultramarathon set in Somerset, featuring a predominantly flat course with a total elevation gain of 2,128 feet. The race begins in Taunton and includes a picturesque 15-mile stretch along a canal path, followed by routes through charming villages and s..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon set in the stunning landscapes of Exmoor, Somerset. Participants will experience significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 7,337 feet, making it a true test of endurance. The race features a scenic route that includes ..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon event set in the scenic landscapes of Somerset, England. Participants tackle a grueling 100-mile course that combines the routes of two 50-mile races, featuring both flat and hilly terrains. The event includes well-stocked aid stations a..

The Semington Slog 10K is a community-focused running event taking place in Semington, with the route starting and finishing at St Georges School. Participants will enjoy a scenic 10K course that includes the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, leafy lanes, and bridle paths, while a shorter 2K loop is al..

The Stroud Trails Event is a scenic and challenging running event set in the beautiful Cotswolds, featuring four different trail runs: a Quarter Marathon (11K), Half Marathon, Marathon, and an Ultra 40. Participants will navigate a mix of local trails, hills, and stunning views, making it an ideal e..

The The Scorpion Run will take place in Coleford on Sunday 11 May 2025.

The Hardy Half is a running event set in the picturesque Dorset countryside, inspired by the works of renowned writer Thomas Hardy. Participants can choose between two distances: the 5-mile 'Half a Hardy Half' or the full half marathon, known as the "Original Hardy Half." The courses primarily featu..

The Severn Challenge is a demanding 218-mile ultra marathon held over five days, featuring five distinct stages along the River Severn's scenic path. Participants tackle a variety of terrains, with a historical finisher rate of around 26%, highlighting its toughness. Each day offers a unique race, a..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is an ultra marathon event that forms part of the MTC Severn Challenge. Participants embark on a challenging point-to-point course that begins with a nearly four-mile trek up Plynlimon, known for its treacherous terrain. After reaching the source of the River Severn, runners ret..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic route from the Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury. The course features a mix of landscapes, including the river Severn and the Montgomery Canal Walk, with several checkpoints offering vegan and glut..