Aberfan
Trail Running Calendar near Aberfan 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Aberfan for 2026-2027! We've gathered 84 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.
A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.
October 2026
Repeat a 9 mile mixed-terrain loop at The Nature Centre, completing as many laps as possible within an eight hour limit.
A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.
A 3.2 km fell race on Fan Fawr with 305 m ascent, part of the South Wales Series; entry £2 on the day, minimum age over 16.
A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3km to 50km, themed finisher medals and distance pins, on course aid with vegan options, and basic venue facilities including toilets and free parking.
Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.
A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.
Winter fell race up Sugar Loaf covering 9.6 km with 485 m ascent from The Crown, Pantygelli; full WFRA kit required and entry via Fabian4 with limited parking.
Timed lap event at Barry Sidings Country Park with flexible start times, distances from 5 km to ultra on a tarmac out and back course and a medal or no medal option.
November 2026
Three trail races around Talybont On Usk on 7 November 2026, from a 13 mile half to an approximately 49 mile ultra that includes an out and back to Pen y Fan.
30 mile ultra through the Brecon Beacons, climbing to Pen y Fan with 3750 ft gain, five checkpoints and a six hour mid race cut off; limited to 200 entries on 7 Nov 2026.
Fully marked trail races at Margam Park including a half marathon and a 10k, running through woodland, parkland and the deer park with coastal views; entries include parking, timing, a medal and download photos.
Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car parking.
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.