Penarth
Trail Running Calendar near Penarth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Penarth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 101 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell mixing 50/50 trail and tarmac on a 4.167 mile loop, eleven timed laps then a final race to decide the winner.
A 43 mile point to point ultra from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw near Cardiff, following the Taff Trail through upland reservoirs and former railway and canal corridors. Five manned checkpoints and a midway drop bag at Merthyr are provided.
March 2027
Ultra trail in Crickhowell on 6 March 2027 with 10, 20 and 40 mile routes, fully marked courses, GPX files and canicross friendly entries.
Annual March challenge walk around Abergavenny with four route options from about 10 to 20 miles, mountain checkpoints and charity fundraising.
April 2027
A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.
A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering 11 km, 11 miles and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hills.
Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are provided.
Traverse the mountains and forests of the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20, or 40 mile trail options. Enjoy a fully marked course and well stocked checkpoints in this canicross friendly mountain challenge.
A 10 km multi terrain route from Selworthy Beacon down technical trails finishing on Minehead Beach with views over the Bristol Channel and Exmoor National Park.
A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed 6706 m loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.
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.
An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20 years.
A Wales trail event offering 100 mile and 100 km races across Offa’s Dyke, the Cambrian Way and the Beacons Way with volunteer support.
Point to point 50 mile ultra on Saturday 8 May 2027 with flat canal and coastal sections, six aid stations, a 14 hour cut-off and a Minehead finish.
A 100 miles Somerset route combining canal, coast and upland trails with 13 aid stations, tracking, a 32 hour cut off and on-course medical cover.