Newport
Trail Running Calendar near Newport 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newport for 2026-2027! We've gathered 138 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Mountain marathon and 10 mile trail race across the Pen y Fan range at Parkwood Outdoors, Merthyr Tydfil, with marked checkpoints and variable mountain terrain.
Two route options, 26.5 miles and 16 miles, start from Trehafod Community Village Hall across the Rhondda Valleys with checkpoints, refreshments and a hot meal at the end.
A 10k trail run at Symonds Yat with riverside views and a notable final one kilometre climb. The mostly off road course includes long gravel firetracks and on site coffee and hot food.
Inflatable obstacle-course event in Bristol on 22 May 2027 offering 2.5 km to 15 km options, music zones, hydration stations and a finisher medal.
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.
Altered Backyard Ultra at Tockington Manor on 29 May 2027, running hourly 4.126 mile loops up to a 30-loop cap for about 201 km, field capped at 250 runners.
June 2027
A roughly 6 kilometre mixed-surface race through Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol, held annually in early June. The event has individual and team prizes, a minimum age of 16, and facilities based around the clubhouse.
A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a 6706 metre loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.
Military themed D Day series run at Parc Taf Bargoed with 5.3 km laps; choose distances up to ultra within a seven hour time limit and earn commemorative medals.
An off-road race series around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills with distances from 1 km to marathon and an Omnium option; half and marathon hold UTMB index status.
A five-mile mixed-terrain race through Porthkerry Country Park with varied surfaces, two climbs, age-group prizes and a 1 hour 15 minute time limit.
A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.
Inflatable 5K Cardiff on 26 June 2027 offers lap-based inflatable obstacle runs from 2.5k to 15k with music zones, medals and family and group ticket options.
July 2027
Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate with a 12K, half marathon and marathon across dunes, river crossings and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Flat races along former railway and riverside paths through the Wye Valley, featuring long tunnel sections, multiple feed stations and a choice of fun runs, 10km, half and marathon.
A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m ascent, 10 checkpoints, strict qualifying criteria and a 40 hour cut off.
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.