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Running Races in Wales, UK

Wales, UK currently has 65 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Brecon, Cardiff, Swansea and Caernarfon have the largest concentration of events.

By distance, that includes 8 5Ks, 24 10Ks, 28 half marathons and 18 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.

July (11), November (11) and April (10) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 7 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

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Cities with races
38

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Upcoming races in Wales, UK

The next 60 of 65 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.

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Largest races in Wales, UK

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

  • Conwy Half Marathon
    Conwy, Wales
    1 mileHalf Marathon ~4,000 runners
  • Brecon Beacons Trail Runs
    Brecon, Wales
    24K Half Marathon51K Ultra ~410 runners
  • Slate Trail Ultra
    Bangor, Wales
    Ultra Tour of the Quarries: 80K / 50 milesSlate Trail Ultra: 147K / 91 miles ~100 runners
  • The Loop Ultra
    Welshpool, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    32 miles / 50K ~100 runners
  • Ultra X Wales
    Brecon, Wales
    Starting Friday:100 miles ~39 runners

When races happen in Wales, UK

January
1 upcoming race
February
5 upcoming races
March
3 upcoming races
April
10 upcoming races
May
10 upcoming races
June
4 upcoming races
July
11 upcoming races
August
2 upcoming races
September
5 upcoming races
October
2 upcoming races
November
11 upcoming races
December
1 upcoming race

Wales cities with the most races

Brecon
8 upcoming races
Cardiff
5 upcoming races
Swansea
5 upcoming races
Caernarfon
3 upcoming races
Abersoch
3 upcoming races
Bridgend
2 upcoming races
Caerphilly
2 upcoming races
Carmarthen
2 upcoming races

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Annual events awaiting their next date

These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.

  • The Loop Ultra
    Welshpool, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    32 miles / 50K ~100 runners
  • Abergele 5K & 10K
    Abergele, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5K10K
  • Bangor City 10K & Half Marathon
    Bangor, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf Marathon
  • Cardiff Half Marathon
    Cardiff, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Half Marathon
  • Marathon Eryri
    Caernarfon, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Marathon
  • Ron Skilton Half Marathon & 12km
    Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    12KHalf Marathon
  • Tenby 10K
    Tenby, Wales Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10K

Races in nearby regions

Guides from the RaceRove blog

Running Races in Wales, UK: common questions

How many races are there in Wales, UK?
RaceRove currently lists 65 upcoming races in Wales, UK with a confirmed date, plus 7 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
Which Wales cities have the most races?
By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Brecon (8), Cardiff (5), Swansea (5), Caernarfon (3) and Abersoch (3).
When is race season in Wales, UK?
Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are July (11), November (11) and April (10).
What is the biggest race in Wales, UK?
By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Wales, UK is the Conwy Half Marathon, with about 4,000 runners across all of its distances.

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