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.
July 2027
A 16.5 kilometre mountain race in Llanfrynach on 10 July 2027 with 670 m ascent, WFRA BM classification, a 75 minute summit cut off and mandatory map and compass.
Multiple-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with camping at Penrice Castle, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking and options from 10 miles to 100 km.
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.
A two day trail ultramarathon in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny with distances up to 100 miles, on site camping, and UTMB index status.
Three coastal ultramarathons on the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay, offered over 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km.
August 2027
Mountain trail races from Talybont-on-Usk in the Brecon Beacons with 51 km and 24 km options, cupless aid stations, chip timing and a mandatory briefing.
Timed laps of a 5.3 km out and back course at Barry Sidings Country Park on 22 August 2027, with distances from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour limit.
September 2027
October 2027
SAS Endurance in Talybont-on-Usk on 1-2 October 2027 offers full 64 km and half 32 km navigational routes with guided and self navigation options.
November 2027
A mountain ultramarathon of 30 miles across the Brecon Beacons on 6 November 2027, based in Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil, with marshals, checkpoints and mandatory kit checks.
July 2028
A single day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. Limited field, mandatory kit and 4.0 mph cut offs; finishers receive an Afanc medal and champions receive bespoke trophies.
A point to point 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island following National Cycle Route 8. It is day six of the MTC CYMRUN series and uses preset cut offs based on a 4 mph minimum average speed.