Trail Running calendar near Abergynolwyn 2025-2026

The Hateful 8 Loopy Ultra is an endurance running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig, Bridgend, South Wales. Participants tackle a challenging 9-mile mixed terrain loop featuring a tough hill, scenic road sections with stunning views, and a technical downhill forestry trail. The..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the scenic Cambrian Mountains, offering runners a choice between a Half Marathon and a 10km trail run. The courses feature challenging and varied terrain with spectacular mountain views, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners. The..

The Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the private Brynkinalt Estate in Wrexham, offers trail running and canicross events over approximately 5k and 10k distances. The festival welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, providing a challenging course featuring a mix of fast footpaths, grassy..

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell, Powys. Offering 10, 20, and 40-mile distances, the course features marked routes with significant elevation gains (up to 9,106 feet fo..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Pendine Sands Races, held at Pendine Beach in Wales, offer a unique running experience on firm, flat sand famously used for land speed records. The event features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and a new Ultra of 32.8 miles, all run on a well-marked out-and-back course alo..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The MTC Gelert is a 47-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, running from Barmouth to Llanidloes along the scenic National Cycle Route 8. It forms Day 3 of the six-day CYMRUN, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, which celebrates Welsh myths and legends. The route features significan..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile trail ultramarathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 1590 meters of elevation gain. The well-marked course traverses scenic routes including the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way along the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and..

The MTC Afanc is a challenging 39.8-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at the River Wye Activity Centre in Glasbury and finishing at Merthyr Tydfil. The entire route follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering runners a spectacular course with an ascent of over 4,200 feet and descen..

The Beast of the Beacons is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers three distances: 10, 20, and 40 miles, with elevation gains up to 8,438 feet on the longest cour..

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is a challenging mountain walking event organized by South Wales LDWA, held in Abergavenny, Wales. It features three distance options: 50 miles, 30 miles, and a new 20-mile route, all exploring the rugged terrain of the Black Mountains and the World Heritage Site of the Forgotten L..

The MTC Y Draig Goch is a challenging 34.8-mile ultra running event held in Wales, starting from Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil and finishing at Marco's Cafe on Barry Island. It forms Day 6 of the six-day MTC CYMRUN, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. The route follows the scenic..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

Endurancelife's Pembrokeshire event offers a stunning coastal trail running experience within Britain's only coastal National Park. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances, ranging from 7.5 to 34.7 miles, featuring challenging, undulating terrain across grass,..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, taking place in the scenic Malvern Hills, UK. The route covers approximately 18 miles with over 1300 meters (4400 feet) of elevation, traversing the Malvern ridge and visiting all its summits. Runners experie..