Port Talbot
Trail Running Calendar near Port Talbot 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Port Talbot for 2026-2027! We've gathered 78 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Two festive runs of 2.5 km and 5 km at Dare Valley Country Park with medals, goody bags, refreshments and free parking.
A multi-distance timed challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with lap-based distances, themed medals, bobble hats, aid stations and on-course support.
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
Lap-based timed event in Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil with a 5.3 km tarmac lap, distances from 5 km to ultra, timed over seven hours and a no-medal entry option.
A midwinter mixed terrain 6.4 miles off-road race around Cosmeston Lakes Country Park organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners under Welsh Athletics licence.
Lap-based timed event on 23 January 2027 at Parc Taf Bargoed offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a 7-hour time limit and flexible rock-up starts.
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.
A 9 km fell race with 550 m ascent in the South Wales Winter Hill Series, requiring navigational skills and mandatory full kit; minimum age over 16.
Winter ultra in the Brecon Beacons on 30 January 2027 offering 75 mile and 100 mile routes starting from Penderyn Square in Merthyr Tydfil.
February 2027
Timed multi-lap run in Parc Taf Bargoed with 5.3 km laps and distances from 5 km to ultra, offering bespoke medals or a lower cost no medal entry.
Mountain to city winter running events from Brecon to Cardiff featuring a 75 km ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon with unmarked mountain navigation and checkpoint support.
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.
March 2027
A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
Timed, lap based event at Barry Sidings Country Park on 21 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km out and back lap with a seven hour limit.
April 2027
Mountain trail races in the Brecon Beacons on 2 to 3 April 2027, featuring 100 km, 40 mile and marathon courses with marked routes and checkpoints.