Trail Running calendar near Swansea 2025-2026

Explore the wild Preseli hills in West Wales up to Foel Cwmcerwyn on trail, fell and boggy terrain. Choose the shorter Beast Bach or the full Preseli Beast for a scenic, tough off road challenge with post race food and evening social.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Join the Scorpion Run on 10 May 2026 at Symonds Yat Rock for a scenic 10k trail through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with riverside views. Expect gravel tracks and a tough final 1 km climb to the cafe finish with coffee and hot food.

Run the OTT Marathon or 10 Mile through the Brecon Beacons from Parkwood Dolygaer on 16 May 2026. Tackle Pen Y Fan and Talybont Reservoir on a looped course with aid stations and finisher goodies including a coaster and buff.

Face the True Grit Trail Marathon on 16 May 2026 in Bridgend, a 26.2 mile adventure across mixed terrain, quarries and the notorious Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 places, with a marked route, five aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Scenic off road races at Roadford Lake in Devon from 1K kids runs to a half marathon with canicross options. Family friendly, chip timed with medals or charity alternatives and finish line snacks and beer.

Enjoy scenic trails around Ironbridge Gorge at The Shindig in the Shire, with challenging climbs and great views through Ironbridge and Jackfield. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances then celebrate with pub food and finisher bling.

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Take on the Beer Blazer on 17 May 2026, a multi terrain run along the Jurassic Coast with cliff top views and pebble beach sections. Enjoy race day refreshments and a BBQ while supporting Beer Primary School.

Run the Taunton Trail 10K or Half Marathon on 24 May 2026 at Taunton Rugby Football Club for an ultra flat, fast route along scenic waterways. Friendly marshals, well stocked feed stations and finisher medals make for a rewarding day.

Celebrate Rocky at 50 with a scenic Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, choosing laps to suit any distance from 3 km to an ultra. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag, plus park views and on course refreshments.

Experience Pembrokeshire Coastal Races, a coastal trail and ultra festival on the Wales Coast Path finishing on a dramatic clifftop campsite. Choose distances from 22 mile to 100 mile and enjoy camping, food stalls and stunning sea views.

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails offers rugged clifftop running along the North Devon and Cornwall coast with dramatic sea views and hefty climbs. Choose from a 37.5 mile ultra, a marathon or a 16 mile route and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the VOGUM 40 mile ultra along the Wales Coast Path on 6 June 2026, enjoying beaches, cliffs and coastal castle views from Porthcawl to Penarth. Fully staffed checkpoints and no time limit make this a stunning and supported adventure..

Run the Brecon Beacons at Midnight Mountain Marathon on June 6, 2026, starting in daylight and finishing under the stars, so some may need a torch. Take part in Marathon, Half Marathon or Bergen pack races and earn a medal and a mug of tea.

Tackle 32 miles of rugged Dartmoor roads in the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra, a single lap with tough climbs and sweeping moorland views around Princetown. Club run atmosphere with a finisher tee, medal and lively after party.

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

Offa's Dyke 15 returns to Hay on Wye on Saturday 13 June 2026, offering a scenic 15 mile challenge with individual and relay entries. With roots from 1977 and a popular 2015 relaunch, this classic race is staged by Tempo Events.

Run the iconic Cheddar Gorge from 1 km to marathon, or try the Omnium combining sprint, climb and middle distance challenges. Wave starts, waymarked scenic but rocky courses, food stations and medals for 6 km and above.

Tackle the dramatic Jurassic Coast World Heritage cliffs on self navigated courses from 33 km to a 105 mile epic, with live GPS tracking to keep you on course. Pick a coastal challenge with ITRA UTMB index points and well stocked aid statio..