Bridgend
Trail Running Calendar near Bridgend 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bridgend for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A fell race near Machen covering 7 km with 365 m ascent, held with on the day entry and registration at Machen Welfare Ground.
September 2026
A navigational endurance march in South Wales offering a full 64 km route and a 32 km half with self navigation and guided group options.
A new 15 mile trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.
Timed lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed on 12 September 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a 7 hour time limit.
A 12km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in aid of PAPYRUS on 13 September 2026, entry £26, dogs welcome.
A 16 km trail race in the Doone Valley near Lynmouth on 20 September 2026 with hilly terrain, chip timing and a 5 mile cut off at The Olde Cottage Inn.
A five mile mixed-terrain race through Porthkerry Country Park with varied surfaces, two climbs and inclusion in the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.
A fell running race in Caerphilly on 26 September 2026 featuring a 9.5 km course with 336 m of climb, partially marked and with a short walk from parking to the start.
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.
October 2026
Test your endurance on a 9 mile mixed terrain loop with an 8 hour time limit to complete as many laps as possible in Bridgend.
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 trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills with a 21.2 km route and 839 m ascent, limited to 300 runners and featuring chip timing, waymarked route and on course feed stations.
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.
Trail races at Oxwich Bay with a self-navigation half marathon plus marked 10K and 5K over coastal, woodland and dune terrain on 18/10/2026.
Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.