Trail Running calendar near Abersoch 2026-2027

Run Maulin under the stars in a 7.4 km night mountain race in Wicklow with 407 m of climb and scenic descents. The route is fully marked; a torch and standard safety kit are required, with prizegiving at the finish.

Take on the Ras yr Aran fell race in North Wales on Saturday 21 March 2026 from Llanuwchllyn near Bala. The senior course is 16.1 km with about 945 m of ascent for a scenic but demanding mountain challenge and a junior race is offered.

Tackle Powerscourt Ridge in County Wicklow on Sunday 22 March 2026, a wild off road test with steep climbs and sweeping views. Choose the 15 km course with 860 m ascent or an 8 km option, route unmarked and GPS use is allowed.

Join the Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race at Bwlch Penbarras on 28 March 2026 for a playful hilly route where the final kilometre is a surprise. Canicross starts ahead of the main pack and every finisher gets a medal and chocolate.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Tackle the Maurice Mullins Ultra in County Wicklow: 50.5 km with 2,280 m of climb over Maulin and Djouce, an extreme, self sufficient Irish Ultra Championship test. Mandatory advanced kit required.

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg through the Carneddau from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig. Cover 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent in small groups with experienced mountain leaders.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

A fully guided and supported 42.4 mile trail run from Pentrefoelas to Bodfari with 5,325 ft of ascent, six staffed sections with checkpoints, food and first aid, and a wooden medal and certificate on completion.

Beach races at Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 offer 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances on a firm out and back course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and trophies are awarded to category winners.

Tackle the rugged slopes of Annagh Hill at this IMRA mountain run, featuring a challenging 10.7 km course with 550 m of climb and a short course for juniors. Expect marked ridge trails, mandatory safety kit, and post race food and prizes.

SheUltra is a 50 km ultrarun on Saturday 11 April 2026 in Pwllheli, UK, with a strict no-crew and no-pacers policy. The event has specific age, medical, kit, and refund rules, and recommends third-party insurance.

Summit 2 Sea Offa's Dyke Half Marathon sends runners from the summit of Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke Trail to a sea level finish on Prestatyn beach at the Nova Centre. Expect testing climbs, dramatic descent and sweeping coastal views.

Three fell races around Dinas Bran in Llangollen include long, medium and a new 5 mile course. The event donates profits to the local mountain rescue and Llangollen Foodbank.

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain Skyrunning event in Eryri offering 40K, 25k and 15K routes through the Carneddau with marked trails, Mountain Leader support and an event village at Plas y Brenin.

Take on the inaugural MTC Gelert 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes on 16 April 2026, the third day of the MTC CYMRUN end to end. Limited field, bespoke medal for all finishers and real time tracking for supporters.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 18 April 2026 with 1590 m of ascent, 12 checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off. TRA licensed event with live GPS tracking and entry fees from £207.

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shropshire Hills on 18 April 2026, featuring routes from 10 km to 80 km and local food at checkpoints. The event raises funds for Grow Cook Learn to support an education programme about how food is gro..

The Wicklow Glacier Lakes (Solo) will take place in Wicklow on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 43 kilometers.

A charity run at Alyn Waters Country Park on 18 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km multi terrain courses, chip timing and medals. A children's 1 km fun run is available with on the day registration.