Trail Running calendar near Abersoch 2026-2027

A fully guided three day loop through northern Snowdonia covering just over 100 km, about 9,000 m of ascent and 47 summits. Small groups return to Capel Curig each night with daily support and refuelling.

A short fell race of 5.54 km with 315 m of ascent, run on a partially marked route that requires navigational skill and prior fell-running experience. Entry on the night costs £3 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

An endurance format event on 25 July 2026 at The Sidings, Wirral Country Park. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains; the event is sold out with a waiting list.

A muddy 5k obstacle course around Sefton Park with climb, crawl and slide elements; waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older. The event supports fundraising and includes event support and a finishers medal.

Trail runs on 26 July 2026 from Storey Arms to the Pen Y Fan summit, offered over 5 miles or 13 miles with chip timing, marshalled routes and specified mandatory kit for each distance.

A marked trail race at Glen of the Downs in County Wicklow offering an 8.15 km main course and a 4.88 km junior route, 292 m climb, Level A basic kit required and limited parking at the Outdoor Living car park.

A 6.4 km fell race near Llangollen with 289 m of climb and partial course marking. Entry on the day only for £5 and there are no toilet facilities because the café is closed.

A short, steep fell race near Middletown on 29 July 2026 covering 2.8 km with 440 m ascent. Pre entry via SI Entries costs £7 or £10 on the day; junior races are included.

A *50 miles* loop around the Epynt Way on August 1st 2026, starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping near Builth Wells. Mostly trail terrain with 8,559 ft of elevation, four staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

Art's Loop is a 10 km mountain running event in County Wicklow on 1 August 2026 with 680 m of ascent, a 50-runner limit, and a Level B mandatory kit list including a waterproof jacket and whistle.

A family friendly trail event at Porth Farm on 2 August 2026 with 1 mile and 5 km races, modest entry fees, and entries available online.

Mountain runs around the Little Sugar Loaf from Belmont Demesne offer an 8.5 km long course with a rocky summit, a 5 km junior course, and a free 1 km fun run; mandatory kit and online entry rules apply for the scored races.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

Lug Uphill in Barravore, County Wicklow on 7 August 2026 offers two uphill course options, a 50-entry cap, and mandatory Level B kit. The event is part of the Irish Uphill League and serves as a trial for the Nasego Mountain Running Six Nat..

A long distance run and walk on the Clwydian Hills following the Offa's Dyke Path. Options of 32 miles, 24 miles and 16 miles start from Cilcain Village Hall with ridge and woodland sections; walkers and runners welcome.

A new 10 km trail race in County Wicklow with 500 m of climb and a route still to be confirmed. The event is part of the Leinster Weekend, requires Level B kit, and does not allow GPS devices.

A hill run around Paddock Hill near Laragh County Wicklow organised by local mountain rescue teams with looped courses of about 8 km and a roughly 5 km junior course on fully marked trails.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.