Machen
Trail Running Calendar near Machen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Machen 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.
December 2026
A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare offering distances from 5 km to ultra, themed medals, a bobble hat and on-course aid stations.
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.
A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.
A 9 km fell race at Cwm Nant-y-Groes with 550 m climb, navigational checkpoints, a flagged mandatory loop and enforced full kit; date and series inclusion are to be confirmed.
A seven hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, with medals, aid stations and vegan goody bags.
February 2027
A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on 6 February 2027 featuring repeated 4.2 mile loops, a reversed final race lap, trophies for final lap winners and medals from 32 miles.
A one way, fully marked 70k ultramarathon along the Taff Trail from Brecon to Nantgarw. The route moves from mountain landscapes to former industrial valleys and includes coach transfer to the start, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.
A 7 hour time-challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering looped distances from 3 km up to ultra, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid.
A roughly six mile off-road race above Long Ashton with mixed muddy terrain, chip timing, limited parking and a £1 donation to the Long Ashton Nature and Environment Trust.
Off road duathlons plus 5km and 10km trail runs through the Forest of Dean at Speech House, with live chip timing and on site parking.
March 2027
Trail running event in the Black Mountains with marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Crickhowell, marshals, stocked checkpoints and strict mandatory kit requirements; canicross friendly and GPX routes available.
A six hour solo trail event at Symonds Yat where runners repeat a 5.25 km loop with 160 m ascent, scoring as many laps as possible for distance-based medals.