Trail Running calendar near Talgarth 2025-2026

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Take on MTC Gelert, a scenic one day 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes along National Cycle Route 8. With just 40 places, strict cutoffs and a bespoke finisher medal, this tough Welsh challenge is not to be missed.

Experience a guided 18 mile trail run across the scenic Malvern Hills, with dramatic ridge views and about 1300 m of ascent. Enjoy a friendly group run led by an expert guide rather than a race.

Explore upland trails from Abergavenny through the Black Mountains and Forgotten Landscape World Heritage area with 50, 30 or 20 mile options. Routes climb Skirrid, pass Llanthony and finish on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

Explore the Brecon Beacons on marked trails with 10 mile, 20 mile or 40 mile routes and full support on course. Well stocked checkpoints, a warm finish and canicross friendly rules make this a rewarding spring challenge.

Take on a 39.7 mile ultra along NCN 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil in Mount to Coast Afanc. Only 40 places, mandatory kit and live tracking make this a rugged test of endurance that rewards every finisher with an Afanc medal.

Run or walk the Shropshire Hills at the Shropshire Way 80K Festival, with options from 10 km to 80 km across hilltop summits, ancient routes and market towns. Entries are limited and proceeds support the charity Grow Cook Learn.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail run in Worcestershire through woodland, Rodge Hill climbs and a stretch of the Worcestershire Way. Chip timing, bespoke medals and post race cake await while proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the You..

Experience the first edition MTC Y Draig Goch, a scenic 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island on 19 April 2026. Entries are limited and finishers earn a medal, so sign up for a memorable Welsh coastal challenge.

Run through the scenic trails of Cannock Chase Forest at the RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival on 19 April 2026, with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Enjoy marshalled, undulating routes, a festival village and finisher meda..

Take on a scenic 8.6 mile loop around Trawsfynydd Lake in Snowdonia, a mixed tarmac and trail course with one testing hill and 175 m of ascent. All entry funds support the volunteer South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team.

Explore Shropshire's hills on the Corvedale Cake Walk on 25 April 2026, with routes to Abdon Burf and sweeping Wenlock Edge views. Stop for checkpoint cakes and finish with hot dogs while supporting local churches.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Experience wild coastal trails around Little Haven in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park on 25 April 2026, with distances from 10K to ultra to suit every trail runner. Enjoy fully marked courses, electronic timing and a lively finish area wi..

Explore the Mendip Hills on the Butcombe Trail Ultra, a self navigated trail ultra on 25 April 2026. Pick 50 mile or 50 km routes that link six pubs and raise funds for the Mendip Hills Fund.

The Cadair X will take place in Tywyn on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 13 miles.

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.

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr and Relay 2026 is a running event staged in the private Eastnor Castle Deer Park, set within the Malvern Hills National Landscape. The route runs along a private estate road in a figure‑of‑eight, with stunning vi..

Take on the Coventry Way Challenge on 26 April 2026, a scenic 40 mile cross country route starting and finishing at Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. Solo or relay entries include checkpoints, live tracking and a finisher certificate..

Tackle stunning Shropshire hills in the May the Fourth be with you race, choosing half or full marathon over 13.1 mile laps. Entries capped at 200 with a virtual option during May 4 week. Aid stations and finisher medals provided.