Hay-on-Wye
Trail Running Calendar near Hay-on-Wye 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Hay-on-Wye for 2026-2027! We've gathered 93 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 55 km self navigated ultra through varied Forest of Dean terrain with GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a separate canicross category.
Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team awards.
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 memorial road and off road event organised by Green Events featuring a half marathon and a 12k in mountainous scenery. The race is cupless, open to those over 16, and lists online and on the day entry options.
Mountain trail races across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains offering distances from 21 miles to 100 miles with GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints.
A 9.6 km fell race with 485 m ascent near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026; full WFRA kit is required and parking at the pub is very limited.
November 2026
Mixed trail, mountain, canal and road runs around the Brecon Beacons on 7 November 2026, offered at 50 miles, 26 miles and 13 miles.
A 30 mile trail ultra from Merthyr Tydfil through the Brecon Beacons with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a six hour cut-off at checkpoint three.
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.
A new out and back 10 km along the River Wye in Hereford on 28 November 2026, mainly off road with a bespoke finisher medal and post-race refreshments.
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
Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with virtual optio..
A 12-day consecutive running challenge at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, with daily choices from 5k to ultra on a 2.5 km lap offroad course. Each day has a unique medal and there are in-person and virtual entry options.