Trail Running Calendar Wales 2026-2027

A multi distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula on 18 and 19 July 2026, based at Penrice Castle with camping and full support. Routes include a 100 km figure of eight plus shorter loops, rest stops and GPS tracking.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate combine dune, hill and coastal terrain. Event options include a 12K, a new 40K and a selection of family races.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh peaks over 3000 feet from Pen Y Pass near Capel Curig. Options include a single day 20 hour challenge or a two day guided programme with run and walk pace choices and on route support.

Three point-to-point coastal races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Routes feature beaches, dunes, cliffs and mapped GPS navigation with checkpoint support and live tracking.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

A trail 10 km at Llys Y Fran on 19 July 2026 set around lakeside and woodland scenery as part of the RTT Series. The event includes chip timing, water stations and a fully marshalled route.

A professionally guided three day traverse of Northern Snowdonia covering 47 summits in just over 100 km with about 9,000 m of ascent. Small guided groups return to Capel Curig each night with on‑route support and refuelling.

A marked fell race in South Wales on 23 July 2026, covering 5.5 km with 315 m of climb. Entry on the day costs £3 and the minimum age is 16. Post race tea and cake are available; bring your own mug.

A 100 km route across the Brecon Beacons with 3178 m ascent, six staffed checkpoints and a 24 hour cut off. Entry by application on 25 July 2026 requires prior ultramarathon experience and competent map and compass navigation.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon following the Beacons Way National Trail through the Brecon Beacons. This self navigation race features over 6000m of ascent and passes the highest peaks in South Wales.

Experience the wild beauty of the Brecon Beacons with a range of trail races from 12km to 110km. This UTMB Index event offers multi-stage and single-day options through the rugged hills of Wales.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners choose distance from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers from 3 km receive a themed medal and longer distances earn pins.

Trail runs in South Wales on 26 July 2026 offering either a 5 mile or a 13 mile course that reaches the Pen Y Fan summit. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing and each distance has a specified compulsory kit list.

Experience a 50 mile ultra marathon around the historic Epynt Way in Wales. This trail event offers 8,559 feet of elevation and scenic views of the Brecon Beacons without any time limits.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

Introduced in 2026, the Pembrokeshire Trail Run follows the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path from Freshwater East to Saundersfoot, offering 25 km and 14 km trail distances with GPX routes and stated entry prices.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked kilometres, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal. An event village provides food, drink and free race photos.

Long-established challenge event in north-east Wales offering 32 miles, 24 miles and 16 miles from Cilcain Village Hall. Routes climb the Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau with wooded returns.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau using a 7.51 km loop with 511 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams can complete as many laps as they choose while using on site camping and support facilities.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.