Trail Running calendar near Risca 2025-2026

The Cotswold Way Century is a challenging 102-mile non-stop trail running event held along the Cotswold Way National Trail, starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Bath. The single-stage race follows public rights of way, featuring a very hilly course with a mix of hard stone tracks, grassy pa..

The Salmon Run Ultra is a 43-mile ultra-distance running event held along the Exe Valley Way from Exmouth to Dulverton, celebrating the challenging upstream journey of the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon. Participants can run the full ultra or join a non-competitive team relay with sections ran..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event held in Afan Forest Park, South Wales, known for its scenic woodland and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m..

The Cotswold Half Way is a challenging 47-mile trail running event held along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail in Gloucestershire, England. Starting at Chipping Campden and finishing in Painswick, the race features a single-stage, non-stop format with a 15-hour time limit. The course is notabl..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The Conquest of Avalon is a scenic ultra running event held in Somerset, England, finishing in the legendary town of Glastonbury. It offers two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race, both primarily following the historic Leland Trail with the 30-miler diverting onto the Lands End Trail. The course..

BigSky Trails (AIR) is the final event in the Classic Element Trail Series, organized by BigFeat Events. Set in the picturesque New Forest National Park, this trail running event offers participants the choice of an 18-mile route or a marathon distance. Runners will experience stunning views and div..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. Featuring steep technical climbs, long descents, and stunning views, the course offers a demanding yet rewarding experience for runners. The event starts and finishes at the village hall, w..

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and hilly 13.1-mile race set in the beautiful Cothi Valley near Llanwrda, United Kingdom. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers a challenging trail course that attracts runners seeking a picturesque yet demanding run. Alongside the half marat..

The Warhorse will take place in Braunton on Sunday 21 September 2025.

The Mells Scenic Race is a 7-mile running event held in the historic village of Mells, near Frome. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the course combines footpaths, bridleways, cycle paths, and quiet country lanes, offering a scenic route with some hills. The race starts and finishes at Mells Cricket..

The Doone Run is a renowned 10-mile (16km) trail race held in the scenic Doone Valley within Exmoor National Park, near Lynmouth. Organized by Ilfracombe Running Club, this event features a challenging multi-terrain course that includes coastal paths, wooded riverside banks, and varied trails from W..

The Chedworth Roman Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Chedworth Village, Gloucestershire, about 6 miles north of Cirencester. The race offers two distances: a challenging 10-mile single lap and a new 5-mile lap introduced in 2025. Both courses traverse picturesque Cotswold countryside,..

The Maverick Original Mendips is a trail running event held at Mendips Raceway in Somerset, UK. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers three route options: a Long 22 km course with 791 m elevation gain, a Middle 13 km route with 404 m elevation, and a Short 7 km route with 160 m elevation. The..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is a scenic mixed-terrain race held in Portishead, UK. Starting at the Portishead Lake Grounds, the course follows the coastal path along the Bristol Channel, offering stunning views towards Wales and passing landmarks like Black Nore Lighth..

Wild Run Cotswolds is a trail running event held at the scenic Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, within the wild, secluded forests of Wychwood. The race features a 10K loop course on private, well-maintained trails with a mix of smooth and rugged terrain and undulating hills. Participants can choose fro..

Race on the Chase is an annual trail running event held at Salisbury Racecourse, just 3 miles from Salisbury city centre. Celebrating its seventh anniversary in 2025, the race offers marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances, all featuring undulating downland terrain with historic ancient tracks, g..

The North Coast 110 is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the true North Coast of the South West peninsula in the UK, featuring four distance options: 110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km. The race follows the scenic South West Coast Path, with routes showcasing dramatic coastal views, inc..

The Exmoor Coast 55 is a 55 km ultra marathon held along the South West Coast Path, starting at Combe Martin and finishing in Minehead. This scenic route traverses the entire length of Exmoor National Park, featuring England's longest stretch of coastal woodland, the highest coastal point at Culbone..

The Gower Ultra 50, Ultra Bach, and Trail Race are three long-distance trail running events held in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales. Following the Wales Coast Path, the races showcase stunning coastal scenery including beaches, bays, coves, farmland, and fishing villages..