Trail Running Calendar Wales 2026-2027

A themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with distances from 3 km up to ultra, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on well maintained park paths.

Phoenix Running South Wales stages the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed, Trelewis. Participants run repeated 5.3 km laps within a seven hour time limit and receive a bespoke finisher medal unless they choose a no medal option.

A 6.4 km fell race at Calon y Cwm camping, Cilycwm, with 244 m ascent on a partially marked route through fields, wet forest, tracks and rocky ground. Entry on the day £7; minimum age over 16.

A mountain fell race of 13 km and 1550 m ascent finishing at Yr Wyddfa Summit, requiring navigational skills and prior mountain experience. Registration is in Llanberis with compulsory coach transfer to the Ogwen start.

A long fell race of 32 km with 2870 m ascent finishing at Yr Wyddfa Summit that requires navigational skill and significant mountain experience; pre-entry includes coach travel, GPS tracking and a souvenir mug.

An approximately 9 km multi terrain loop around Llys y Frân Reservoir on 31 May 2026, with marshals, a water stop and a tail runner. The race is licenced by Welsh Athletics and offers a bespoke finisher medal plus combined race discounts.

A midweek fell race at Tyddyn Llwyn Camp Site near Porthmadog, covering 5.9 km with 349 m climb. The AS-classified course is partly waymarked, part of the North Wales Mid Week Series, and includes junior categories.

Deestriders ORGP Race 1 is a multi terrain, approximately four mile race on 4 June 2026 at Care & Repair NE Wales in Shotton. Entry is £10 or £8 for affiliated club members and the field is limited to 200.

A multi day trail and ultra running festival along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from 5 to 7 June 2026. Four distances from 22 miles to 100 miles, coach transport included and camping options at Dale Hill Farm Campsite.

A 40 mile coastal ultra on 6 June 2026 from Porthcawl to Lavernock Point along the Wales Coast Path, featuring beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle, with three staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

Trail races in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) offering Marathon and Half Marathon distances plus bergen versions with a 45 lb pack. Routes run on mountain trails with substantial ascent and finishers receive medals and mugs of tea.

An AM fell race of 18 km with 1200 m ascent on 7 June 2026 around summits in the Brecon area. Map and compass skills and full kit are required, entry is limited and there is a 120 minute cut off at checkpoint three.

A 7.3 km mountain race with 400 m of climb on Mynydd Graig Goch, part of the North Wales Mid Week Series. The course is partially marked and requires navigational skills; juniors race from a separate HQ near Llyn Cwm Dulyn.

A short fell race near Mold covering 5.6 km with 366 m of climb on a partially marked route. Day entry is £4 and the minimum age is over 16.

A long-standing Green Events race in Llanwrtyd Wells where runners compete directly with horses over mountainous terrain, timed electronically. The event has enforced cut-offs and an escalating jackpot for any runner who beats the first hor..

A fell race held since 1986 near Blaenavon at The Whistle Inn, Garn yr Erw. The event is Category BS with options of 8 km or 5 miles and accepts entries on the day or online.

Guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg across the Snowdon Range from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis on 14 June 2026. The route is 20km with 1,900m of ascent and is led by Mountain Leader qualified runners.

A 19.3 km fell race with 914 m of ascent around Abergwyngregyn, part of the North Wales Series 2026. Entry costs £10 and registration is available online or on the day; navigational skills and mountain experience are recommended.

Trail and fun runs at Gregynog Hall on 14 June 2026, featuring an approx 6 km main race and a 1-mile fun run with awards and on-site first aid and toilets.

A midweek fell race at Tal y Mignedd Campsite in Nantlle Valley featuring a 6.7 km route with 520 m of ascent. The event is part of the North Wales Mid Week Series and includes junior races across multiple age categories.