Trail Running calendar near Ynysddu 2025-2026

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Run the Testway Ultra on 4 April 2026 and choose a scenic 40 or 50 mile route along Hampshire's Testway with regular aid stations and a 14 hour cutoff. Medals and prizes await finishers.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

Inaugural BOWUM on 4 April 2026 from Monmouth: a 30 mile circular ultra across the Borderlands of Wales. Mostly trail, with scenic castle views on parts of the Three Castles Walk and Offa's Dyke Path, three manned checkpoints and a finisher..

Run the iconic Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 with beach out and back routes from 5k to a 32.8 mile ultra. Expect a scenic tidal course with bespoke finisher medals and trophies for top runners.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Discover the Vale Coastal Races on 11 April 2026 with 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile and 10 mile trail options. The Wales Coast Path hugs cliffs, beaches and coves, finishing at Ogmore by Sea with marked notes and checkpoints.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Run the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton in the annual Exe to Axe, finishing on Seaton beach opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Choose solo, relay or half distances with checkpoint support and chip timing.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Gelert 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes on 16 April 2026, the third day of the MTC CYMRUN end to end. Limited field, bespoke medal for all finishers and real time tracking for supporters.

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.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 miles trail race across Rodge Hill and woodland, with challenging climbs and quiet country lanes. Finishers get bespoke medals and proceeds benefit Cardiac Risk in the Young.

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..