Trail Running calendar near Risca 2026-2027

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A 32 mile loop around the Black Country on 21 March 2027 at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. The route is mostly traffic free with tunnels and three staffed checkpoints, and can be run solo, as a pair or a team of four.

A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.

A coastal mixed terrain run in Exmouth on 21 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across beach, seafront and cliff trails. The event supports the Sideshore Project and offers medal or no medal entry plus charity places.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

A space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with themed medals, aid station snacks and 5.3 km laps. Participants can choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England.

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

Three long distance mountain trail races start and finish in Brecon, following circular routes through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances range from a marathon to a 100 km ultra with marked routes, checkpoints and compulsory kit re..

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

A coastal trail race of 22 miles from Exmouth to Seaton with 4000 feet of ascent, relay options, and a Sidmouth to Seaton half. Checkpoints provide water and snacks and the finish is on Seaton beach.

The Pendine Sands Races stage beach out-and-back events over 5k, 10k and a half marathon on firm sand, with flagged distances, cup-free water stations, bespoke finisher medals and category trophies.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A guided 18 mile trail run on the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern. The ridge route includes over 1300 m of ascent and a social group pace of about 10 minutes per mile.

Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are..

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 17 April 2027 offering marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Henderson Hall with well stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and canicross-friendly entries.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.