Trail Running calendar near Risca 2025-2026

The White Horse Gallop is a circular half marathon trail running event that begins and ends on the Ridgeway, showcasing the scenic beauty of National Trust sites, including Ashdown House and the historic White Horse Hill. The course features an "undulating" route, providing a challenging yet enjoyab..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event held in South Wales, featuring two race distances: 5 miles and 13 miles. Both courses include the ascent of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, offering runners scenic and challenging terrain. The event takes place near the LD3 8NL area and is..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held near Dunster, Somerset, featuring scenic loops along the Somerset Coast and Exmoor. Participants can walk, jog, or run the 50km route with over 1600 meters of climb, enjoying stunning coastal and moorland views. The event off..

The Shave Cross Mini Marathon is a 5-mile multi-terrain race held in the scenic rolling hills of Shave Cross and Pilsdon in the Marshwood Vale, Dorset. The course features undulating, hilly terrain, taking runners along country lanes and through fields with stunning views. The event is limited to 70..

The EDDUM is a 50-mile ultra running challenge set around the Epynt Way, a largely untouched permissive trail encircling the Sennybridge Training Area, the UK's third largest military training ground. Located in Wales, the course offers stunning views of the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambr..

The Haytor Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun is an orienteering event held on the open moorland of Dartmoor, featuring a generally runnable terrain with pits, rocks, and outcrops. It is the second race in a series of five summer MapRun events designed for experienced orienteers. Participants navigate co..

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-r..

The Haselbury Trailrace is a scenic cross-country running event held at North Perrott Cricket Club in Somerset. Established in 1989, the race features a 10K course consisting of two laps, with a shorter 6K fun run option available. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities inc..

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

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 and finishing at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, the event is divided into four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles),..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon held in the Cotswolds, UK, starting at Kemble Train Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The point-to-point route follows the Thames Path, passing through scenic locations such as Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle..

The Brecon Beacons 51k event, part of the RunThrough UK Brecon Beacons Trails in August 2025, offers runners a challenging ultra-distance trail race in the scenic Brecon Beacons, starting from Talybont-on-Usk. Participants can choose from 10K, 24K, or 51K distances, each featuring rugged trails, cli..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic trail running event held at the Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course features approximately 70% off-road terrain, including local trails, woodland, and footpaths, with an elevation gain of 165 meters. Suitable for all abilities, the..

Croome By Night is a fun, informal 6-mile (9.65 km) group run held at Croome Park near High Green. Organized by Black Pear Joggers, the event features a scenic, undulating off-road course that includes a lakeside section and a bridge to the Island Pavilion, while avoiding wooded areas and steep uphi..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, it offers 5k and 10k distances suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course features an undulating trail that skirts field boundaries, passes t..

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

The Ragleth Inn Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, takes place near Little Stretton in the West Midlands. This challenging fell race covers 4.4 km with 390 meters of ascent on a new course introduced in 2024. The route features varied terrain including Callow Hollow and Callow summit, with..

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 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..