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.

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.

Pembrokeshire Coastal Races is a trail and ultra festival on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from 5 to 7 June 2026, finishing on a cliff top at Dale. Choose distances from 22 mile to 100 mile with coach transport and campsite support included.

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..

Midnight Mountain Marathon in Brecon Beacons lets runners start in daylight and finish under stars while crossing iconic summits like Pen Y Fan. Pick marathon, half or bergen entries and collect a finisher medal plus a warming mug of tea.

Tackle the Welsh 3000s Ultra Run, a guided mountain traverse in Snowdonia over the 15 peaks above 3,000 ft. About 30 miles with 4,000 m ascent including Crib Goch, this non competitive adventure includes guides, transport and aid stops.

Join a guided recce of the Snowdon section of the Paddy Buckley Round from Llanberis, 20 km with 1,900 m ascent, run in small groups led by qualified mountain leaders. Experience sweeping mountain views and expert route guidance.

Ultra Wales is an epic 51 mile mountain and trail race around Coed y Brenin in Southern Snowdonia, climbing 2,898 m and taking in peaks like Cadair Idris. Limited to 500 runners with a 20 hour cutoff and live GPS tracking.

Take on a scenic 10k around the Lake Vyrnwy estate, tackling varied trail surfaces with stunning lake views and rolling climbs. Friendly race day vibe, finisher medal and post race treats make this an ideal early summer challenge.

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.

Run the PIGUM 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny, summiting Sugar Loaf and tackling over 5,400 ft of ascent on scenic trails. With three fully manned checkpoints, generous support and no time limit, it is a bold, well looked after challenge.

Run around 27 miles of mountain terrain to the source of the River Severn, climbing Plynlimon before following riverside paths into Mid Wales. Part of the MTC Severn Challenge, this scenic ultra offers rugged views and checkpoint support.

Run a five day, 220 mile ultra along the River Severn, following the Severn Way with rugged, sometimes overgrown trails and GPX navigation provided. Each day is a separate race with bespoke medals and a big trophy for completing all five.

Tackle the 48 mile MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a point to point scenic ultramarathon from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury along river paths and country trails. Expect rugged terrain, checkpoint support and an unforgettable challenge for experienced runn..

Run through dramatic Snowdonia scenery from Llanberis on 11 and 12 July 2026 with 10k, half, marathon and ultra options, plus a lively event village. Bilingual welcome and stunning mountain views make this a memorable trail weekend.

Take on a 24 hour ultra at the foot of Yr Wyddfa in Snowdonia and race to climb and descend Snowdon as many times as you can. Solo and team relay entries, UTMB indexed, and a lively event village with live tracking and bilingual support.

Explore the wild Gower Peninsula from Penrice Castle basecamp with weekend camping and routes from 10 km up to a 100 km figure of 8 ultra. Fully supported with food, medical cover and a finisher T shirt and medal.

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.

Challenge yourself on the Welsh 3000 Challenge linking all 14 Snowdonia peaks in a guided 20 hour push or a relaxed two day option. Enjoy epic mountain views, expert guides, navigation coaching and full on route support.

Run the Dragon Coastal Races along the stunning Wales Coast Path, with 100, 50 or 30 mile options finishing at the Captain Scott Memorial in Cardiff Bay. Enjoy sweeping coastal cliffs, dunes, beaches and forest trails across 18 and 19 July..