Trail Running calendar near Barmouth 2025-2026

The Brecon Beacons 51k event, part of the RunThrough UK Brecon Beacons Trails in August 2025, offers runners a challenging ultra-distance trail race in the scenic Brecon Beacons, starting from Talybont-on-Usk. Participants can choose from 10K, 24K, or 51K distances, each featuring rugged trails, cli..

Open to Offas is a well-established walking and running challenge held in northeast Wales, starting from Cilcain Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 32 miles, 24 miles, or 15.5 miles. The scenic routes ascend the Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge,..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, it offers 5k and 10k distances suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course features an undulating trail that skirts field boundaries, passes t..

The Ragleth Inn Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, takes place near Little Stretton in the West Midlands. This challenging fell race covers 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters on a new course introduced in 2024. The route features varied terrain including Callow Hollow and Callow summ..

Moel Famau 24 is a unique 12- or 24-hour endurance event held on the iconic Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau, featuring a challenging 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap. Participants, including solo runners and teams, aim to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Wales, offering four distances: 10km, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The course features stunning panoramic views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beacons, with varied terrain in..

The Wild Wolf of Radnor is a 10-mile trail race set in the stunning Radnor Forest in Mid Wales, an area steeped in local legend as the site where the last wolf of Wales was shot. The course features diverse terrains including forestry roads, open moorland, and muddy, tree-lined single tracks. Runner..

The Beast of Bryn is a challenging trail running event held in Bryn, Port Talbot, South Wales, organized by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG). Set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, the race offers two distances: a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) route with 288 meters of climb and a longer 10.5-mile (17 km) co..

The Crickhowell 10km is a scenic running event held near Crickhowell, Wales, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The race features a flat, out-and-back course along the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, starting and finishing at Llangattock, with a turnaround point at Gilwern. Designed for runners..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging non-stop ultramarathon held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the 130-mile towpath course offers scenic views throug..

Ring O' Fire is a coastal ultra marathon event held on the island of Ynys Môn, featuring challenging endurance races such as the Ring O’ Fire 130 and the Firelighter 50. These races offer participants the ultimate coastal endurance challenge, traversing scenic and rugged coastal terrain. The event e..

Saturn Running's "Will Run For Ice Cream" event takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run or walk as many laps as they wish on a well-maintained 4.37-mile (7km) loop, with shorter options for younger runners...

The Montane Dragon's Back Race® is a legendary and grueling 6-day ultra running event covering 380 kilometers with 16,400 meters of ascent along the spine of Wales. Starting at Conwy Castle and finishing at Cardiff Castle, it is widely regarded as the world's toughest mountain race. The course chall..

The Dee Way 120 is a challenging ultra-distance trail race following nearly the entire 120-mile course of the River Dee from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn in North Wales. The route traverses diverse and scenic landscapes, including valleys, historic villages, and coastal paths, offering breathtaking view..

The RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky Trail Races, held in September 2025 at Barmouth, UK, offer two challenging distances: 25k and 53k. Set in the stunning landscape of Snowdonia, participants can enjoy breathtaking trail views while tackling a well-marshalled course. The event features chip-timed resul..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, featuring 5,788 meters of ascent across stunning mountainous terrain. The race starts and finishes in Betws-y-Coed and includes 10 well-supported checkpoints offering refreshments and medical aid...

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a challenging 45-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. Featuring 3,254 meters of ascent, the mountain trail course includes iconic landmarks such as Heather Terrace on Tryfan, the summit..

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Across Wales Walk is a classic challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. Participants walk or run a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting at Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. The cour..

Lone Wolf Birmingham 2025 is a unique ultra-endurance running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley. The race features a challenging 7.1km loop through undulating forest trails, set in the scenic woodlands of Wyre Forest. Participants run one loop every hour on the hour for 24 hours, needi..