Newport
Trail Running Calendar near Newport 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newport for 2026-2027! We've gathered 136 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.
Guto Nyth Bran is a fell race on 26 September 2026 at Bedwas Community Hall covering 9.6 km with 396 m of climb. The course is partially marked, includes a short walk from parking, and is for entrants over 18.
A forest trail half marathon in late September with no road crossings, chip and gun timing, water stations and medals for finishers, organised by the local Rotary Club.
A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.
October 2026
Repeat a 9 mile mixed-terrain loop at The Nature Centre, completing as many laps as possible within an eight hour limit.
A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.
A 3.2 km fell race on Fan Fawr with 305 m ascent, part of the South Wales Series; entry £2 on the day, minimum age over 16.
A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs, stiles and stream crossings. The route has marshals, two feed stations and clear signage, with awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunkhouse options.
Trail event at Ashton Court Estate offering 6 km and 10 km trail or ruck options with GORUCK Rucker 4.0 and competitive or open categories.
A beginner friendly off road 10 km along the River Wye from Ross on Wye with nearby facilities, parking and a bespoke finisher medal; postponed until 4 October 2026.
A self navigated 55 km circular ultra through the Forest of Dean on 10 October 2026 with GPX navigation, aid stations, HQ at Beechenhurst and a 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 12.5 miles autumn trail race from Keynsham with two stream crossings, water stations, canicross places and a finisher medal for every runner.
Seven consecutive offroad race days at Pengethley Manor from 19 to 25 October 2026 with a seven hour time limit each day and distances from 5k to ultra. Each day awards a unique Halloween themed medal and a virtual option is available.
An offroad Halloween race at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit. In-person and virtual entries are available and paid verified finishes receive themed medals.