Trail Running calendar near Risca 2025-2026

The Black Mountains event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 with HQ at Longtown Village Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire (HR2 0LD). Distances offered: 50 Miles / 80 km 32 Miles / 50 km Marathon (listed as 27 Miles / 43.4 km) Half Marathon / 13 Miles (21 km) Minimum age is 17. Entry fees listed ar..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with permission from the owner. The event is designed as a fun, rel..

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, offering a scenic and natural running experience. Partic..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants have 12 hours to run or walk as many laps as they can. The und..

Rabbit Run Wales is a series of trail races held on the private grounds of the Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast. The course uses parts of the Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, an area with dunes, coastal habitats and wildlife. The event is delivered in partnership by the Mert..

Dawn Two Dusk takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Bridgend, South Wales (Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu CF32 9BZ). The event offers three 10-mile routes that participants complete as many times as possible within a 12-hour period, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn. The mixed-terrain..

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge takes place on 18-19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula, South Wales. The basecamp is located in the grounds of Penrice Castle and there are weekend camping options. The event offers multiple distance choices: 100 km 75 km 50 km Marathon (42 km) 25 km 10 km Optio..

The event comprises three point-to-point ultramarathon distances along the Wales Coast Path, all finishing at the Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay. Distances offered: 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay 50 miles from Kenfig Sands to Cardiff Bay 30 miles from Dunraven Bay to Cardiff Bay Entry..

The Bell Plod is a friendly, relaxed trail run/walk organised by Running Events Devon, held at Myncen Farm in Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The one-lap course runs on a privately owned farm, by permission of the owner, weaving through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks for an..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, including fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, desi..

The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; there is a two and a half hour cut off for the event. Maximum number of entran..

Beacons Way Ultra 100km is an endurance mountain ultramarathon across the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. The 100km course (62 miles) begins at Llangynidr New Village Hall and finishes at Llangadog RFC, featuring around 3178m of ascent. Runners navigate six checkpoints at Tal..

Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a rugged ultra race across the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Starting from Abergavenny Castle, the route follows the Beacons Way for about 100 miles with around 6,143 metres of ascent and 250 entrants. Runners tackle ten checkpoints, iconic peaks including Pen-..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-day trail ultramarathon set in the Brecon Beacons, starting just north of Abergavenny and weaving through the Black Mountains to the east. The 2026 event offers six distances: 110km in a single stage, 110km across two days, plus 60km, 50km, 25km, and 12km options. Runners ta..

The South West Coast 50 is an Ultra Challenge event held on Saturday 25 July 2026, based at Dunster basecamp in Somerset. The event uses sections of the South West Coast Path and routes over Exmoor. Participants may walk, jog, or run and can enter individually or as part of a team. Camping options..

Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail race organized by OTT Events Limited set in the Brecon Beacons, featuring Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales (LD3 8NL). Runners choose between 5 miles or 13 miles, both routes signed and marshalled and including a summit finish. The entry includes a medal, buff..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event organized by How Hard Can It Be Events. The course runs along the banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, on a disused railway line that yields scenic river views and hints of the area’s industrial heritage. Runners choose from..

The EDDUM 2026 is a 50-mile trail challenge around the Epynt Way, staged by Pegasus Ultra Running. The route loops around the Sennybridge Training Area, one of the UK’s largest military training zones, tracing the boundary of the Epynt Way through Wales’ largely untouched countryside. Expect dramati..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day multiday ultra running event scheduled for 6-9 August 2026. The full route follows the Thames Path from the river source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, a total of 184 miles. The event is split into four stages, each run as its own ultra race: 57 mile..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra takes place on 6 August 2026. It is a point-to-point ultra running event of 57 miles from Kemble Station (GL7 6AW) to Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road (OX1 4XG). Total ascent is 370 metres and total descent is 474 metres. Entry for an individual place is shown as £90; entries..