Explore Running | Love Trails Wales (2-6 July 2026)

01 RUNS & HIKES 02 ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES 03 MUSIC 04 TALKS 05 WELLBEING 06 MOVEMENT 07 KIDS 08 FOOD 09 FILMS 10 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 11 BRAND PARTNERS

Every adult festival ticket includes a trail race where you can jog, race or hike a 5km, 10km, 16km or 27km distance.

All routes are fully marked and supported with aid stations and a lovingly made wooden medal provided at the end. You can also choose to upgrade to an ultra-marathon, or multi-day ultra.

Already bought your ticket? You can log into your bookings page to book your trail race.

Got any questions? Click here for everything you need to know about Trail Races.

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Trail Race

WHEN

10:00 Sunday 13th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 5.5km

ELEVATION

Approx. 153m

PACE

Race, jog, or hike

EXTRA INFO

Routes are subject to change, and final routes will be released a few weeks before the festival. Please note that the race graphics on this page are for a general outline only, and not accurate for navigational purposes.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

Garmin users, check out the official event on Garmin Connect!

ABOUT

This is not just a 5km; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty that defines North Gower, whether you choose to race, run, jog, or hike. Taking place on Sunday, the 5km trail race is a perfect way to close off your running experience at Love Trails Festival, taking in one last scenic wander on the final day of what has hopefully been a magical weekend!

Waving goodbye to the festival village, the route starts along the Wales Coast Path, with views of wild ponies and sheep scattered across the salt marshes. You’ll endure a short climb up onto the sweeping trail above the festival site, before descending back down, finishing amongst the full festival experience, returning to a lovingly made wooden medal, designed and made right here in the Gower Peninsula.

This route is fully marked with directional signage, so there’s no need to navigate, just follow the signs!

There are no aid stations on this route, so pack snacks, water, and enjoy the journey!

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

11:00 Saturday 13th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 10km

ELEVATION

Approx. 307km

PACE

Race, jog or hike

EXTRA INFO

This route has one aid station, approximately 6km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

Routes are subject to change, and final routes will be released a few weeks before the festival. Please note that the race graphics on this page are for a general outline only, and not accurate for navigational purposes.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

Garmin users, check out the official event on Garmin Connect!

ABOUT

This 10km trail race can be raced, run, or walked, alone or with friends. However you fancy tackling it, scenic splendour awaits.

Heading straight out of the festival site on Saturday morning, the route travels across compact dusty trails (with a bit of mud!) over the wild expanse of Cefn Bryn, dropping down to the peaceful village of Reynoldston, beaming with Welsh charm. Here, you can expect a well stocked aid station, brimming with snacks and hydration, and your halfway marker before the descent down past Arthur’s Stone, returning to the buzz of our festival site. With varied terrain and endless views, you can expect a blend of uphill excitement and downhill exhilaration, all in equal measure.

As with all our trail races, you’ll start and finish amidst the energy of the festival site, with a whole programme of live music and post-run celebrations to follow. This is a fully supported route with marshals and one aid station.

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km, 16km or 27km)

TYPE

Trail Race

WHEN

09:00 Friday 11th July

DISTANCE

Approx. 16km

ELEVATION

Approx. 450m

EXTRA INFO

This route will have one aid station approximately 6-8km.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Brand new for 2025, offering you a middle distance trail race to kick off your weekend at Love Trails Festival. You'll head straight out from in-front of the main stage, with festival goers cheering you from the start line, before the climb up onto Cefn Bryn and the quintessential village of Reynoldston. This trail race is the perfect distance for those who want to go longer than 10km, but aren't quite ready for the 27km option. There are plenty of runnable parts to this route, with varying technical sections to keep you on your toes.

Run

Gower Coast Classic 27km, supported by Salomon (Saturday 09:30)

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

09:30 Saturday 12th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 26.6km

ELEVATION

Approx. 955m

PACE

Race, jog or hike

EXTRA INFO

This route has three aid stations, at approximately 11km 15km and 23km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

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Get ready for a running adventure that goes far beyond the ordinary half marathon, not just in distance, but in breathtaking scenery, complete with a zesty amount of elevation!

Runners will start and finish at the Love Trails Festival site, with high energy music (and the crowds to match). The route unfolds by summiting Llanmadoc Hill with panoramic views that stretch across the peninsula. From here, runners will head towards the famous Worms Head, traversing Rhossili Downs where the terrain opens up into expansive grassy plains dotted with wildflowers. With well-defined trails and views of vast golden beaches, this route takes in the absolute best of the Gower Peninsula. Runners can expect two fantastically stocked aid stations on this route keeping that morale and energy level sky high at roughly 10km and 15km. This is a fully marked and supported route.

Run

Ultra-Trail Gower Peninsula® (Friday 08:00)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

08:00 Friday 11th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 52km

ELEVATION

Approx. 1309m

PACE

Race, jog or hike

EXTRA INFO

This route has three aid stations at approximately 10km, 26km and 39km.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Lace up your trail shoes and embark on the UKs most beautiful Ultra-Marathon route, immersed in a landscape with rugged coastal cliffs, golden sandy beaches of Oxwich Bay, and the lush rolling moorland of Cefn Bryn.

Starting early on Friday morning, with the festival crowds applauding your start line, the route winds its way over to South Gower where you’ll take in the clear waters of Three Cliffs Bay. You’ll then travel West along the Wales Coast Path, traversing the entire rugged coastline, panoramic sea views to your left, before eventually reaching the iconic Rhossili Bay, and being treated to the sight of Europe's third best beach! You’ll then climb up over the hills of Rhossili Downs, an area steeped in history and heritage, before winding your way through the quaint villages of Llangennith and Llanmaddoc.

As the day gradually unfolds and the miles tick away, runners can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience that not only tests your endurance but also allows you to connect with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Gower Peninsula - a truly unforgettable setting for an ultra-marathon.

This is a fully supported route and includes three aid stations, stocked full of fuel & hydration to keep you going.

Run

TYPE

Race

WHEN

08:00 Friday 11th July and 11:00 Saturday 12th July

DISTANCE

Approx. 79km (52km + 27km)

ELEVATION

Approx. 2264m (1309m + 955m)

EXTRA INFO

On day one, this route has three aid stations at approximately 9.36km, 26km and 43km. On day two, you'll have two aid stations, at approximately 10km and 20km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Double the days, double the fun, double the adventure. Take your running experience to the next level up in this multi-day adventure that will test your trail running skills, stamina and endurance.

Complete with live-tracking, immediate race results, and a multitude of feast friendly aid stations, this is one sure way to earn the party at Love Trails.

The challenge is to complete a 52km route on Friday 11th July, followed by a 27km distance on Saturday 12th July.

Consider this a journey through time, as you embark on a trail race where each step unveils your potential. Each day includes views of golden sands, lush woodlands, and iconic cliff edges. Completing both days will ensure an epic blend of physical challenges, and the breathtaking beauty of Gower's coastal landscapes.

Day 1 Route

Day 2 Route

Included in all tickets, just show up to unlimited multi-sensory world-class Running Experiences (3km - 15km) throughout the weekend.

Curated by Love Trails and working alongside a ton of cutting edge crews, our Run Experiences combine movement and adventure with other disciplines to give you unparalleled 'once-in-a-lifetime' moments on the trails.

See the 2025 programme here for a taste of what's to come, ahead of the full announcement.

Included in all tickets, we'll be adding even more Hike Experiences to the 2026 line-up throughout the weekend.

Curated by Love Trails and working alongside a ton of cutting edge crews, our Hike Experiences combine everything you'd expect from connecting with nature and time out on the trails with some very, very special twists.

Check out the 2025 experience here, until the 2026 progamme is out.

Included in all tickets, We are showcasing grassroots run/hike crews and outdoor collectives shaping the future of movement culture. Join their community runs/hikes at the festival and get to know what they are all about.

Run

ABOUT

Triathlons | UK-Wide

A community dedicated to tackling the gender imbalance in endurance triathlon. What began as a group of 10 friends with a shared dream of completing an Ironman has grown into a nationwide network, with active hubs in London, Bristol, and Edinburgh. Today, 10IronWomen connects and empowers female athletes across the UK, supporting them every step of the way.

Run

ABOUT

Running | London

A hybrid clothing brand in Brighton blending sport and leisure. Celebrating individuality, their weekly run club inspires movement, connection, and fun in welcoming, upbeat spaces.

Hike

ABOUT

Hiking | London

A spirited, female‑focused outdoors community making hiking and nature activities more welcoming, inclusive and non‑competitive, connecting women through shared adventures and creative experiences

Fitness

ABOUT

Fitness | Bath

A vibrant community in Bath promoting health and wellness. Free fitness sessions, pop-up events, and support unite locals, fostering connection, motivation, and a healthier lifestyle.

Run

ABOUT

Running | London

A vibrant community of local residents, fitness enthusiasts, and changemakers dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the Bermondsey area and beyond.

Run

ABOUT

Running | UK-Wide

A community encouraging, inspiring and supporting Black women to run through connection, visibility, events and storytelling, building confidence, health, friendship, leadership and lasting impact.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Brighton

A women’s-only, welcoming community for social runners. Forget PBs - it’s all about running, chatting, and making friends. All levels are welcome, and no one gets left behind.

Run

TYPE

1 x 9KM Run

WHEN

Friday

ABOUT

Running | London

A social running community and part of the global Hash House Harriers. Focused on fun over speed, members follow trails and celebrate together with drinks.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Nottingham

Nottingham's largest social run crew, with over 650 members. Built around bringing the city's runners together, & building a community, where the miles come second to the social connection. ERC is built on 3 basic principles: Running. Community. Beer.

Hike

ABOUT

Hiking | UK-Wide

A grassroots community celebrating East & Southeast Asian representation in the UK outdoors and fighting racism.

Run

ABOUT

Fitness | UK-Wide

A community of people who combine running, walking and cycling with helping communities.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Scotland

All inclusive, all abilities, all good. Good Time Running Club was founded in Edinburgh to bring everyone from new runners to seasoned marathoners together. Anyone who wants or needs the club is welcome; all-inclusive means all-inclusive. You don’t even need to run, just join us for the food, drink and chats.

Run

TYPE

1 x 9KM Hike

WHEN

Sunday

ABOUT

Hiking | London

An outdoor community and lifestyle collective passionate about hiking, nature exploration, and adventure, bringing people together to connect, stay active, share experiences, and celebrate the great outdoors.

Hike

WHEN

Friday

ABOUT

Hiking | London

A community focused on getting people out of the city and connecting with nature and one another. With thousands of active members, the vibes and views are always immaculate.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Bristol

A run club based in Bristol uniting a bunch of beer drinkers with a running problem. Casual, fun, inclusive - non-drinkers are welcome to join the sociable chaos!

Run

TYPE

1 x 4KM Run

WHEN

Saturday

ABOUT

Running | London

A community collective on a mission to empower, educate, and transform lives. Build friendships, grow in confidence, and challenge yourself - because alone you can run fast, but together you can run far.

Run

WHEN

Friday

ABOUT

Running | UK-Wide

An inclusive UK running community. Members can join free social runs at multiple hubs, enjoy routes for all abilities, explore new trails, and make friends along the way.

Hike

HIKE

ABOUT

Hiking | London

A walking group that ventures out of London together, driven by a love of new connections and the thrill of discovering fresh paths. Their walks provide a space to find calm, explore new landscapes, and perhaps uncover a new favourite walking route.

Run

WHEN

Friday

ABOUT

Running | Bristol

A friendly running community, meeting multiple times a week for 5km loops, sweet treats, and supporting local causes - welcoming runners of all levels.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Bath | London | Bristol

A community helping party-lovers enjoy fun, music-filled runs and events, promoting fitness and wellbeing. This inclusive, non-judgemental community connects like-minded people to move, socialise, and stay healthy outside the club.

Run

ABOUT

Running | London | Sheffield

Run miles, drink beer, feel dusty. A social run club in London and Sheffield bringing people together to explore the city, support local breweries and bars, and enjoy relaxed runs with great company.

Run

TYPE

1 x 4.5KM Run

ABOUT

Running | Southsea

A run club aiming to brighten up the start of the week with some Monday positivity. With over 200 runners each week and numerous pace groups, the club brings the opportunity to run, socialise, and enjoy some good music.

Run

TYPE

1 x 8KM Run

WHEN

Sunday

ABOUT

Running | London | Manchester | Bristol

Runners and Stunners is a female-only running community founded in London, now growing beyond. For over a year, they’ve brought thousands of women together every weekend, making running fun, inclusive, supportive, and full of friendship along every route.

Run

ABOUT

Running | UK-Wide

Run Talk Run is on a mission to create a global community where running and open conversation about mental health are normalised, accessible, and free for everyone.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Coventry & London

A running community founded by Ryan Lloyd Haynes to tackle loneliness, now in London and Coventry, helping people share struggles, take action, and make the journey of doing hard things together less lonely.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Cornwall

A club built for runners of all levels, right in the heart of Cornwall. Founded in 2022 by friends Callum and Luke, our mission is simple: to connect people through movement and build a community that supports, challenges, and inspires one another.

Run

ABOUT

Running | Bournemouth

A run club that celebrates slow running and the connections made along the way, exploring trails for the joy of moving in nature - purely for the adventure miles.

Run

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Running | London

A free, friendly running community meeting every week for fun 6k runs near Tower Bridge, London. The group also hosts special events and welcomes runners of all abilities.

Run

TYPE

1 x 10KM & 1 x 8KM Runs

WHEN

Friday, Sunday

ABOUT

WeRunWales was established in July of 2023 with the idea of encouraging runners of all abilities to enjoy more of the surrounding trails of South Wales. We are an inclusive trail running community with no set pace but moving as a pack, ensuring everyone can join in. We run in all conditions (a bit of a necessity in Wales) and we’ll always be found post run warming up at a local cafe ☕️ we want to show everyone what the outdoors (especially Wales) and trail running has to offer for both physical, and mental wellbeing, and community 💛

Run

ABOUT

Running | UK-Wide

A community passionate about creating safe, sweaty, supportive spaces for all women, no matter where they are in their running journey. Never run before? They’re there to help take those first few steps. Already a keen runner and looking to make new friends? They’ve got you!

Run

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Running | London

A free, volunteer-led community running club and UK registered charity creating safe, inclusive spaces to move, connect and belong. Our award-winning community supports wellbeing and welcomes runners of all backgrounds and abilities.

Hike

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Hiking | London

London’s adventure community who want to escape London, push their limits and make real friendships. The crew takes on big hikes and epic mountains. With qualified guides leading every trip, it’s about challenge and saying yes to more life.

Hike

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Running & Hiking | UK-Wide

A social enterprise connecting mental and physical wellbeing with the raw, authentic power of nature through community-focused outdoor activities.

Hike

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Hiking | Wales

A friendly community exploring the stunning landscapes of Wales. Hikes for all levels, social vibes, adventure, and breathtaking scenery - everyone is welcome!

Run

ABOUT

Running | Wales

A trail running community born in Swansea, bringing runners together to explore local trails. Join their welcoming community and run leaders to discover beautiful routes across Wales.

Hike

TYPE

1 x 22KM Hike

WHEN

Sunday

ABOUT

Swimming | Swansea

The Gower’s OG wild swimming community, which has been bringing swimmers together at Langland Bay for over five years, since it first began during the Covid pandemic.