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Swimrun Gower
Swansea, United Kingdom
June 27, 2027Date confirmed
41 km20.7 km11.7 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road
GBRegional Running Calendar
Running Events in Wales
38 verified events (15 confirmed dates) and 130 races in Wales with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3815 confirmed dates
Competitions130Races & courses
Distances1.5 - 380 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+17,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Ultra X Wales
Machynlleth, United Kingdom
July 24, 2027 to July 25, 2027Date confirmed
110 km60 km47.5 km25 km+1
Multi-DaySeaside & Coast+4
Photo: Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Montane Dragon's Back Race
Conwy, United Kingdom
September 6, 2027 to September 11, 2027Date confirmed
380 km
City RunMountain+3
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Great Welsh Marathon
Pembrey, United Kingdom
October 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Coconino National Forest · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Snowdonia Eryri Marathon
Llanberis, United Kingdom
October 30, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Wilfredor · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
ABP Newport Marathon
Newport, United Kingdom
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km1.61 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
Photo: Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Eryri by UTMB
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Date to be announcedDate TBA
163 km100 km78 km56 km+1
MountainLakes & Ponds+4
Photo: Wilfredor · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Cardiff 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km1.5 km
FestiveCity Run+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2027 | Swimrun Gower | Swansea, Wales, GB | Swimrun | 41 km20.7 km11.7 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027 | Ultra X Wales | Machynlleth, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 110 km60 km47.5 km25 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2027 - Sep 11, 2027 | Montane Dragon's Back Race | Conwy, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 380 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2027 | Great Welsh Marathon | Pembrey, Wales, GB | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Oct 30, 2027 | Snowdonia Eryri Marathon | Llanberis, Wales, GB | Road Running | 42.2 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | ABP Newport Marathon | Newport, Wales, GB | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Eryri by UTMB | Caernarfon, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 163 km100 km78 km56 km |
| Date to be announced | Cardiff 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun | Cardiff, Wales, GB | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | EnduranceLife | Gower | Oxwich Green, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 53 km44 km23 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Dragon Ride | Port Talbot, Wales, GB | Road Cycling | 298 km222 km153 km99 km |
| Date to be announced | Race the Train | Tywyn, Wales, GB | Road RunningTrail Running | 22.53 km10 km8.05 km4.83 km |
| Date to be announced | Beacons Marathon and Ultra | Talybont-on-Usk, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 73.7 km43.3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Wales (Europe, United Kingdom) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 38 public events and 130 individual races, including 15 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Swimrun. Key host locations include Swansea, Machynlleth, Conwy, and Pembrey. Notable events in the selection include Swimrun Gower, Ultra X Wales, and Montane Dragon's Back Race.
Race distances span from 1.5 km to 380 km, reaching up to +17,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Wales includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Wales?
RunningCompass currently lists 38 verified events with 130 individual races in Wales. A total of 15 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Swimrun Gower, Ultra X Wales, and Montane Dragon's Back Race.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Wales?
Events in Wales focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Swimrun. Course distances range from 1.5 km entry-level races up to 380 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Swansea, Machynlleth, Conwy, and Pembrey.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Wales?
The most selective courses in Wales climb up to +17,400 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Wales?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.