Porthcawl
Trail Running Calendar near Porthcawl 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Porthcawl for 2026-2027! We've gathered 72 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4th October 2026, 21.2 km with 839 m ascent, waymarked route, chip timing, feed stations and wooden finisher medals.
A new multi-terrain 10K around Llandybie from the village rugby club, with climbs and a walking option; entry £15 includes a t-shirt and proceeds go to charity.
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.
Trail event at Oxwich Bay on 18 October 2026 with a self navigated half marathon and marked 10 km and 5 km routes across coastal paths, woodland and sand dunes.
A two day pairs mountain marathon in late October on Exmoor with orienteering flagged courses, a fixed campsite and required mountain running kit.
Timed lap event at Barry Sidings Country Park with flexible start times, distances from 5 km to ultra on a tarmac out and back course and a medal or no medal option.
November 2026
Approximately 7 mile multi-terrain race from Risca Leisure Centre to Twmbarlwm and back, with about 1000 ft ascent; entries listed via Entry Central.
Multi distance coastal ultras along the North Devon and Exmoor coast with self navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPS tracking and significant elevation.
A 30 mile trail ultra from Merthyr Tydfil through the Brecon Beacons with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a six hour cut-off at checkpoint three.
Fully marked trail races at Margam Park including a half marathon and a 10k, running through woodland, parkland and the deer park with coastal views; entries include parking, timing, a medal and download photos.
Trail Half Marathon Wales at Margam Country Park on 14 November 2026 features fully marked forest races over 21.1 km and 10.2 km with checkpoints and included parking.
Timed lap event in Cardiff Bay offering flexible start times and distances from one 5.3 km lap up to multi lap ultra within a 7 hour limit.
The Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park is a seven hour Time Challenge on well maintained park paths, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive themed medals, distance pins and a goody bag with vegan options.
Experience a 10 mile multi terrain trail run through the scenic woods of Pembrey Country Park and across the firm sands of Cefn Sidan Beach.
An annual 13.6 km cross-country race around Ilfracombe featuring steep coastal paths and countryside, limited to 200 runners and held on Sunday 22 November 2026.