Neath
Trail Running Calendar near Neath 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Neath for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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
February 2027
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.
April 2027
Three long distance mountain trail races start and finish in Brecon, following circular routes through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances range from a marathon to a 100 km ultra with marked routes, checkpoints and compulsory kit requirements..
The Pendine Sands Races stage beach out-and-back events over 5k, 10k and a half marathon on firm sand, with flagged distances, cup-free water stations, bespoke finisher medals and category trophies.
Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.
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 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.
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.
Trail races in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 and 26 July 2026, offering distances from 12 km to 110 km with camping, GPX files, timing and tracking.