Trail Running calendar near Abersoch 2026-2027

A 14.5 km fell race with 793 m of ascent around Cardington near Church Stretton, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and full FRA kit. Entry is online only with 180 places and parking is limited.

Trail races along Offa's Dyke from Prestatyn seafront to summit finishes, offered as half, full and a 55.5 km ultra. GPS tracking, coach travel for ticket holders and a wooden finisher medal are provided.

A night trail run of 8 km with 244 m of climb around Dinas Bran Leisure Centre in Llangollen. A good head torch is essential and online entry carries a £5 fee.

A 24 hour trail challenge from Llanbenwch Caravan Park in the Vale of Clwyd with fully marked out and back routes. Options include a five-trig 115 km route or a 70 km shorter option, for solo runners or three person teams.

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

A remembrance hill race from Pier Gates near Lough Tay on 27 December 2026, offering an 8.5 km main course, a 4.9 km short route and a junior option. Route is fully marked, GPS allowed and basic kit is mandatory.

A winter trail running event on the Mortimer Trail offering a roughly 30 mile Ultra from Ludlow Castle and a Croft Half from Aymestrey. The route crosses forests, limestone tops and gentle pastures between Ludlow and Kington.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A two hour night navigation event near Rosebush featuring a *16 km* woodland route with 660 m climb, a pre-marked map, compulsory kit and required navigation experience. Entry is online with a £10 fee.

A looped multi terrain **5k** from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, mixing minor roads and public footpaths. The race is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, covering 849 m of ascent with seven checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and has a 17 hour cut off.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2027 offering 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain, riverside paths and a staircase section add distinctive challenges.

A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.

A 32 miles point to point ultra from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, featuring mixed terrain, two aid stations and finishers plates and goodies.

Trail races in the Cambrian Mountains on 20 March 2027 offering 25 km and 10 km routes plus junior races, waymarked courses with GPX backup, feed stations, mandatory kit requirements, and a not for profit event village.

Three long distance mountain races loop around the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from Brecon, offering a 100 km ultra, a 40 mile ultra trail and a mountain marathon with marked checkpoints and GPS support.

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

A trail running event in Bray, County Wicklow featuring a 10 km course on forest tracks instead of tarmac. Scheduled for 3 April 2027, it is open to participants aged 16 years and above and is part of the Gaelforce 10K trilogy.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.