Trail Running calendar near Bangor 2025-2026

Experience Snowdonia's wild beauty with trails from 10k to UTMB indexed marathon and ultra, all starting in Llanberis. Festival vibes, live timing and a kids dash add fun while donations on the day support Llanberis Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Welsh 3000 Challenge and traverse Snowdonia's 14 peaks in a spirited guided run or steady walk. Choose the 20 hour challenge or a relaxed 2 day option with expert mountain leaders, limited places and full support on July 18 2026..

Explore Northern Snowdonia over three fully guided days from Capel Curig, looping 47 summits across about 100 km with 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups, experienced leaders and on hill support deliver a bold, steady mountain running challenge..

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd Ddu, Snowdonia on 15 August 2026 offers four mountain races from a 16 km trail to a 55 km ultra across rugged, technical terrain and stunning peaks. Staffed aid points and bold climbs await adventurous trail runners.

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

Run the iconic 130 mile Leeds and Liverpool Canal race from Liverpool to Leeds, non stop along towpaths and historic locks. Choose supported or unsupported entry and aim to finish within the 40 hour limit on 29 August 2026.

Take on the stunning coastal challenge of the Ring O' Fire Race Series on Anglesey, with the epic Ring O' Fire 130, a new relay format and the Firelighter 50. Entries are open and race services cover maps, checkpoints and bag transfer for a..

Take on the Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra 50, a rugged 45 mile mountain ultramarathon across epic Snowdonia scenery to the Snowdon summit. Based in Betws y Coed on 5 September 2026, the race offers live tracking, checkpoint support and finisher m..

Take on scenic Shropshire Hills trails with half and full marathon options, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley by the National Trust tea rooms. The full is a single lap route with aid stations on course and a finisher medal.

Take on the Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra 100, an epic mountain ultramarathon of around 100 miles starting and finishing in Betws y Coed. Rugged trails, strict kit rules, live GPS tracking and buckle awards await in scenic Snowdonia.

Run the spine of Wales in the legendary Dragon’s Back Race, a six day, 380 km ultra through rugged mountain terrain from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Choose the full route or shorter stage options to suit your adventure spirit.

Conquer the Welsh 3000s in Snowdonia on a guided mountain run traversing all 15 peaks over 3,000 ft, including Crib Goch. Around 30 miles with 4,000 m ascent, this epic daytrip blends big mountain scenery with expert guides and support.

Brutal Extreme Triathlons in Llanberis, North Wales, combine a Llyn Padarn lake swim, a 28 mile bike loop over Pen y Pass and a mountain finish on Yr Wyddfa via the Llanberis Path. Solo and relay entries welcome for adventurous athletes.

Join the 361° Abersoch Half Marathon along the scenic Llyn Peninsula, finishing with a memorable final kilometre on Abersoch Beach. Enjoy a festival finish with a medal, tech tee and lively music as part of the Abersoch Triple Crown.

Take on the scenic Cheshire Ring 100 Mile ultramarathon on 26 and 27 September 2026, part of the GB Ultras series. Expect tough but rewarding canal and countryside terrain with a well organised, permit backed race.

A challenging 10 km uphill only race from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, finishing above 550 m with sweeping hilltop views. Open to walkers and hill runners, it pairs a tough ascent with a memorable mountain finish.

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

Tackle a 50 km trail through the Cambrian Mountains near Lake Vrynwy at the Loop Ultra, a supported and fully marked race. Limited to 100 runners, the event blends rugged trails with camping, music and strong on course support.

Twin Peaks & Ras Consti in Aberystwyth is a scenic coastal race mixing paths, roads and rocky climbs. Seniors run 11.7 km with climbs of Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill while juniors race shorter routes finishing on the promenade.

Tackle the Brenig Way 50 km trail, a scenic endurance run from Corwen to the dam at Llyn Brenig through forests, riverside paths and technical climbs. Electronically timed with GPS trackers and aid stations, it is a rugged yet well supporte..