Swansea Running Events

Starting on the bank of the Usk River in the market town of Brecon the Beacons 50 Ultra Marathon will take you on a journey across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.

In a similar fashion to our winter event, the Beacons Ultra, you will find very tough terrain, changeable weather conditions and the finest support to get you to the finish line.

The Beacons 50 is an unmarked course and we will host a free recce/navigation day leading up to the event. We welcome runners and hikers alike.

Athletes chip timed and GPS tracked, Full race support, medal, prize for top 3 Male/Female

The Beacons 100 trail running tour of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains begins on the bank of the Usk River in the market town of Brecon. An area we absolutely adore due to its beautiful scenery, unforgiving terrain and challenging weather conditions.

In a similar fashion to our winter event, the Beacons Ultra, you will find very tough terrain, fell in abundance and most importantly the finest support to get you to the finish line.

Completion = 6 UTMB points for your efforts.

To enter the Beacons100 it is expected that you will have completed a minimum of one 40 mile trail event in the 2018/2019 season and you can navigate effectively. We will host free navigation and footcare seminars leading up the event so if you are unsure about your navigation ability don't let that put you off. We welcome runners and hikers alike. Be aware that this is an incredibly tough adventure on remote trail...lots of peace and quiet!

The Worms Head 10k Takes Place In One Of The Most Stunning Locations In The World.

The tough but incredibly scenic multi-terrain run is based in Rhosilli which has been named the best beach in the UK, the third best in Europe - and the ninth best in the world!! Running out towards the Worms head then turning back towards Llangennith, climbing to the top of Rhosilli Down creates a 10k route that will be truly memorable as well as a real test of fitness.

With the stunning backdrop and a pub at hand, the Worms Head 10k is perfect for supporters and families.

With limited capacity now is the time to sign up to what will become one of the UKs most iconic runs.

The World-famous Nos Galan Road Races are part of the annual New Year's Eve's celebration in Mountain Ash, in the Cynon Valley, and with over 1500 people taking part last year, 2016 looks set to be the biggest event in its long and illustrious history. A crowd of around 10,000 spectators are expected on the streets of Mountain Ash on New Year's Eve, for what will no doubt be the biggest street party in Rhondda Cynon Taf!

The Buff Wales Trail 10 k event will take place on Saturday 12th January 2019, 11 AM at Bryn Bettws Lodge. Back for 2019 the we will again be taking in the breath-taking tracks and trail of Afan Forest country Park. The Buff Wales Trail 10 k 2019 brings you that awesome experience of a 10 k Race that takes you through some of the panoramic views of Afan Country Park.

Welcome to the 4th Edition of the HOKA ONE ONE Winter Trail Half Marathon presented by Tough Runner UK LTD

The event will be a fully marked and marshalled half marathon, taking in the stunning tracks and trails of Bryn Bettws and the upper Forestry. The course has some of the most spectacular views a runner can imagine in one of the most remarkable forestry and heathland in the UK.

Tough Runner UK are extremely proud that Bryn Bettws and Natural resources wales have allowed us to stage such an event within our local community and we are working closely with them to delivery what we think will be a stand out sporting event for 2019!

The Blade Runner Ultra Marathonis a 50km fully way-marked race set in the SAS Selection heartlands of the Brecon Beacon mountains. Staged in the deep winter and high summer months, each edition of the race will visit iconic landmarks steeped in SAS folklore and following in the footsteps of a history of young men in search of something out of the ordinary. Forged on memories and nostalgia for our past endeavours and struggles as we pitted ourselves against one of the worlds great endurance challenges, we could think of no finer culmination than to stage the finish at the iconic old red phone box via Pen y Fan summit, the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons range, the outline of which is engraved onto the heart of every SAS man.For our DS team it was always far more than a challenge or test, it was a pilgrimage and the adventure of a life time and were honoured and humbled to be able to share a small part of our past with those who take on the Blade Runner Ultra marathon challenge.

Oh we do like to run beside the seaside!

Our famous Santa Run by the seaside was back for its 5th year on 15th December 2018. So, join us for an exciting 5k race in the beautiful sun of Aberavon ... An officially measured 5k course on the sea front Aberavon.

The Fan Dance is a gruelling 24km non-navigational race over two sides of Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons. This infamous route has long been a part of SAS (Special Air Service) and SBS (Special Boat Service) Selection and is considered the yardstick of a candidate's potential to perform well on Test Week and ultimately pass the Special Forces Selection programme.

Starting at the iconic old red phone box the race goes straight up to the summit checkpoint of Pen Y Fan and, after descending "Jacob's Ladder", continues along an undulating stone vehicle track (the "Roman Road") to the second checkpoint which also serves as a tea stop and turnaround point. Then, taking the route in reverse, racers climb back up "The Fan" via Jacob's ladder and pass through the summit checkpoint a second time before legging their way back down to the finish at the old red phone box.

The route is a real lung buster that throws everything at you, including the elements. There are steady slopes that allow a solid jogging pace, shocking inclines that have you almost on your hands and knees, loose stone tracks that require cautious foot placements and a forested vehicle track that allows for some rapid going. Even SAS recruits at the height of their physical abilities regard beating the clock in this event as a serious challenge, and all know its capacity to hurt. Aside from the race aspect of this event, just getting to the end is an accomplishment and something to be proud of. The Fan Dance is open to ANYONE looking for a unique challenge: be it personal, competitive, as a sponsored participant in aid of your favourite charity or as part of a team building exercise. As per real Special Forces Selection, the event will be staged in both summer and winter (both load-bearing and clean fatigue).