Caerphilly
Trail Running Calendar near Caerphilly 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Caerphilly for 2026-2027! We've gathered 105 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
April 2027
A 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills starting and finishing in Cheddar, with over 2,000 ft of climbing and proceeds supporting local charities.
A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm's Head with 30,000 ft climbing, eight aid stations and a 120 hour finish limit.
A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering 11 km, 11 miles and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hills.
Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are provided.
Marked trail event in the Brecon Beacons offering 10, 20 and 40 mile routes with marshalled checkpoints, GPX routes and a mandatory kit list.
A 10km multi-terrain run from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach across Exmoor’s coastline, featuring technical trails, woodland paths and a sandy finish.
A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed 6706 m loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.
May 2027
A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.
A hilly, technical Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol, using hourly 4.167 mile laps; the 2027 event is sold out and the waiting list is closed.
A Welsh trail event with 100 mile and 100 km routes along Offa's Dyke Cambrian Way and Beacons Way, supported by aid stations and volunteer crews.
A 50 miles trail race around Minehead with 7337 ft ascent, coastal and woodland terrain, six cupless aid stations and a 16 hour cut off.
A trail marathon around Cardiff with about 1,300 m of climbing, mixed off-road terrain, partial self-navigation, checkpoints and support during the Radyr and Morganstown Festival.
Looped mountain trail in the Brecon Beacons on 15 May 2027 offering a Marathon and a 10 Mile route across Pen y Fan, Fan y Big and Tor y Foel.
Two waymarked routes from Trehafod Community Village Hall through the Rhondda Valleys with checkpoints, refreshments and a completion certificate.
A 10k trail run at Symonds Yat with riverside views and a notable final one kilometre climb. The mostly off road course includes long gravel firetracks and on site coffee and hot food.
An inflatable obstacle run at North Somerset Showground with 2.5 km laps, multiple distances, music zones, on-course water and a finisher's medal for every participant.
Trail races at Margam Country Park on 23 May 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon courses, chip timing, finishers' kit and canicross options.
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.