Dol-y-Gaer
Trail Running Calendar near Dol-y-Gaer 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dol-y-Gaer for 2026-2027! We've gathered 91 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Timed lap event in Cardiff Bay offering flexible start times and distances from one 5.3 km lap up to multi lap ultra within a 7 hour limit.
The Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park is a seven hour Time Challenge on well maintained park paths, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive themed medals, distance pins and a goody bag with vegan options.
A 5.7 km fell race in Llanfoist with 485 m of ascent, limited to 120 runners and supporting local woodland restoration.
Timed multi-lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed offering distances from a single 5.3 km lap up to an ultra, with bespoke medals and a no medal entry option.
Final race of the 2026 RTT Series in Afan Forest offering 5 km and 10 km trail routes with chip timing, medals and water stations at Bryn Bettws Lodge.
A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.
December 2026
Military themed timed run at Barry Sidings Country Park on 6 December 2026 with lap based distances, medals, aid station and a seven hour limit.
Skirrid Xmas Hill Race is a 5.7 km fell race with 450 m ascent near Llanvihangel Crucorny on 19 December 2026; entry £10, no entries on the day.
Festive 2.5 km and 5 km runs at Dare Valley Country Park on 19 December 2026 with medals, goody bags, aid station and free parking.
Seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and a goody bag for finishers.
Timed lap based run at Barry Sidings Country Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km tarmac lap with a 7 hour limit.
January 2027
Lap-based timed event in Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil with a 5.3 km tarmac lap, distances from 5 km to ultra, timed over seven hours and a no-medal entry option.
A seven hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, with medals, aid stations and vegan goody bags.
A 9 km fell race with 550 m ascent in the South Wales Winter Hill Series, requiring navigational skills and mandatory full kit; minimum age over 16.
Two self-guided winter ultramarathons in the Brecon Beacons on 30 January 2027, for experienced runners with strict compulsory kit and navigation requirements.
February 2027
A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on 6 February 2027 featuring repeated 4.2 mile loops, a reversed final race lap, trophies for final lap winners and medals from 32 miles.