Machen
Trail Running Calendar near Machen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Machen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 123 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.
A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible lap distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
Night orienteering at Symonds Yat combining a 60 minute Western Night League score event with the Army Night Championships on mapped forest terrain.
An off road hill race around Brent Knoll of about 6 miles with steep climbs, muddy trails and a summit circuit, offering age prizes and a unique finisher medal.
A 5.7 km fell race in Llanfoist with 485 m ascent, limited to 120 runners; entry fees £6/£4 and no entries on the day.
Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.
Lap-based timed event at Parc Taf Bargoed on 28 November 2026 offering flexible distances from a 5.3 km lap up to ultra, with medal and no medal entry options.
Forest orienteering at Weston Woods with eight courses from 1.0 km to 5.4 km, organised by Bristol Orienteering Klub and entered online via Pre entries.
Final race of the 2026 RTT Series in Afan Forest offering 5 km and 10 km trail routes with chip timing, medals and water stations at Bryn Bettws Lodge.
A family-friendly muddy fun run in Almondsbury with 5K, 2K and a mini mile, a dog-friendly wave, charity support and on-site activities.
December 2026
A just over 6 mile December dune race at Merthyr Mawr with a midrace mulled wine and mince pie stop and organised charity fundraising.
Skirrid Xmas Hill Race is a 5.7 km fell race with 450 m ascent near Llanvihangel Crucorny on 19 December 2026; entry £10, no entries on the day.
A family-friendly festive run at Dare Valley Country Park offering 2.5 km and 5.0 km routes, themed medals, a visit from Santa, and seasonal refreshments.
A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with bobble hat medals, goody bags and distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options.
Timed lap based run at Barry Sidings Country Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km tarmac lap with a 7 hour limit.
January 2027
Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering 7 miles with 7 hills or a 14 mile double lap with 14 hills, on muddy forest trails with Canicross waves.
Mini Mountain Marathon Cymru is a local cross country event at Mynydd Llangorse near Brecon on 3 January 2027, with family-friendly options and GPS courses.
Free MapRun Navigate the Night in Ystradgynlais on 13 January 2027, organised by SBOC and open to families, newcomers and wheelchair users.