Trail Running calendar near Swansea 2025-2026

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Join the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 in the Shropshire Hills for one day of trail running and walking across hill summits, ancient woodland and market towns. Choose routes from 10K to 80K, enjoy local food on course and sup..

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, summiting the peaks and tackling 1300 m of ascent with a qualified coach. Not a race; expect steady trail pace, stunning views and friendly company.

Run the Beast of the Beacons in the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10 mile, 20 mile or epic 40 mile routes over ridges, reservoirs and technical forest trails. Well marked courses, marshals and stocked checkpoints deliver a bold, support..

Explore the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon with 20, 30 or 50 mile options on April 18 and 19 2026. Routes thread past Cwmyoy, Llanthony and along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for a rugged scenic challenge.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Run coastal trails from Little Haven in Pembrokeshire National Park past cliffs, coves and sandy bays on exposed, undulating terrain. Choose 10K to ultra, score Endurancelife points and enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and on site suppor..

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Rasus y Bannau is a tough mountain trail race starting and finishing in Brecon, sending runners across the wild Bannau Brycheiniog peaks. Choose a marathon or bold 75 km and 100 km ultra routes with full checkpoint support.

Experience the HOWUM 2026, a scenic 30 mile ultra through the Heart of Wales starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes with no time limits. Enjoy trail views, three staffed checkpoints and a Pegasus medal at the finish.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Explore the scenic Sid Valley Ring on a challenging coastal and woodland course offering 22 km and 13.5 km routes with big climbs, muddy trails and stunning views. Fully marked with aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Run a scenic point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Taunton to Minehead, flat early then coastal and undulating through marshes, beaches and the Quantocks. Well supported but cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler on 9 to 10 May 2026 takes runners along scenic canal, river and coastal trails in Somerset on a challenging 100 mile route with about 9,500 ft of climbing. With a 32 hour cut off, cupless aid and pacers allow..

Experience rugged Exmoor trails from Martinhoe with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland, cliffs, woods and river crossings. Fully marked course, timing and finishers medal make it a scenic challenge for all abilities.

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.