Bridgend
Trail Running Calendar near Bridgend 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bridgend for 2026-2027! We've gathered 75 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
A muddy 5k obstacle course through Singleton Park with mixed terrain, staggered waves, an age limit of 13+, and on-site facilities including toilets and refreshments.
Mountain trail marathon and 10 mile race around Parkwood Dolygaer in the Brecon Beacons, with three checkpoints and a six-hour cutoff at 20.5 miles.
26.5 mile and 16 mile challenge walks around the Rhondda Valleys from Trehafod, organised by the South Wales Group of the LDWA.
Trail running at Margam Country Park on 23 May 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes, live chip timing, canicross allowed and limited on-site parking.
A multi-stage event at Dare Valley Country Park where runners complete five Pure distances within 24 hours, with separate and combined results. Distances include 5k, 10k, 50k, half marathon and marathon.
June 2027
The VOGUM 2027 is an in-person running event in Porthcawl, United Kingdom, organised by Stable Adventures on 5 June 2027; entries are listed as sold out.
Inflatable obstacle course in Cardiff on 26 June 2027 with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k laps, giant inflatables, music zones, finisher medals and on course water.
July 2027
Multi-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with camping at Penrice Castle, GPS tracking, regular rest stops and medical support across 100km to 10-mile options.
Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate with a 12K, half marathon and marathon across dunes, river crossings and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
An urban navigation challenge in Cardiff where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an undisclosed location and must return across 6, 10 or 15 miles without maps or GPS.
October 2027
SAS Endurance in Talybont-on-Usk on 1-2 October 2027 offers full 64 km and half 32 km navigational routes with guided and self navigation options.
July 2028
A single day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. Limited field, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut offs; finishers receive an Afanc medal and champions receive bespoke trophies.
A point to point 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island following National Cycle Route 8. It is day six of the MTC CYMRUN series and uses preset cut offs based on a 4 mph minimum average speed.
November 2028
A fell race at Llyn y Fan on 14 November 2028 covering 8.8 km with 610 m ascent, entry via Fabian4 and a 50 person limit. The revised route follows the Beacons Way to Llyn Y Fan Fach and returns over Picws Du and Fan Foel.