Trail Running Calendar Wales 2026-2027

True Grit Trail Marathon is a rugged 26.2 mile trail through quarry, hills and forestry including the Hill of Doom and Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 runners, the marked course has feed stations and a finisher medal for a gritty challenge.

Tackle the 10 mile Sirhowy Challenge on 17 May, a scenic multi terrain loop climbing 1500 ft to Machen Trig Point through the rolling Sirhowy valley. Undulating terrain suits adventurous runners and all finishers receive a drinks token.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky with a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, on course aid, medals for finishers and ice cream at the end.

A weekend trail and ultra running festival along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, finishing at Dale Hill Farm Campsite. Four distances from 22 miles to 100 miles with coach transport, GPS trackers and camping options.

A 40 mile ultra on June 6, 2026, along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, featuring coastal trails, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones, four staffed checkpoints and specified mandatory kit.

Trail races in the Brecon Beacons on June 6 2026, offering marathon and half marathon options plus weighted bergen editions. Runners move from daylight into night and may need a torch.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis across the Snowdon Range; about 20 km with 1,900 m ascent, led by Mountain Leader qualified runners on 14 June 2026.

Ultra Wales 50 is a rugged 51 mile trail through Southern Snowdonia from Coed y Brenin, summiting Cadair Idris and crossing wild coastal and forest terrain. Expect big climbs, stunning views and a mountain running challenge on June 20 2026.

Enjoy a scenic 10k around the private Lake Vyrnwy estate in Llanwddyn on Sunday 21 June 2026, with mixed trails, lakeside views and challenging climbs. Finishers get a medal and post race goodies.

Enjoy a scenic 10k around the private Lake Vyrnwy estate in Llanwddyn on Sunday 21 June 2026, with mixed trails, lakeside views and challenging climbs. Finishers get a medal and post race goodies.

A 30 mile ultra marathon based in Abergavenny with about 5,446 ft of elevation, mostly on trail and including a climb over the Sugar Loaf. The route has three fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable maps on plotaroute.com.

A 27-mile point-to-point ultra that starts with a near four-mile mountain trek to the source of the River Severn and follows the river to Mid Wales Arts Centre. Two checkpoints provide vegan and gluten-free food and all finishers receive a..

A five-day, roughly 220-mile multiday ultramarathon along the Severn Way from source to mouth, split into five stage races with daily finisher medals, shared hotel accommodation, GPX navigation files and checkpoint food options.

A 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury, following river and canal paths with 650 m ascent. Four checkpoints, a mandatory 4 mph minimum pace, vegan and gluten free checkpoint food and a bespoke finishe..

Multi distance trail races around Yr Wyddfa in Eryri National Park, held in Llanberis with an event village, on course support and chip timing. Includes a family friendly 500 m kids fun run with proceeds for the local mountain rescue team.

Take on a 24 hour ultra on Snowdon, racing to ascend and descend Yr Wyddfa as many times as you can in one epic day. Solo runners and relay teams of up to five will find mountain support, a buzzing event village and UTMB indexed entry.

Explore the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from basecamp at Penrice Castle, with scenic trails across beaches, cliffs, moors and woods. Distances from 10 km to 100 km, weekend camping, support stops and finisher goodies.

Run scenic coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Estate, over sand dunes including the famous Big Dipper and along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Choose from 12K, 40K or family Bunny races for a sandy seaside challenge for all abilities.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh peaks over 3000 feet across Snowdonia, offered as a 20 hour challenge or a two day option on 18 July 2026. The route is about 50 km with roughly 4000 m of ascent and includes exposed sections such as Crib G..

Three ultramarathon races follow the Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay, over beaches, dunes and coastal trails. Distances are 100, 50 and 30 miles with route marking, GPS tracking, checkpoints and finish awards at the Norwegian Church.