Trail Running calendar near Barmouth 2026-2027

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 5k multi terrain loop from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin. The route mixes minor roads and trails, is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A 12-hour Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.167 mile loop split between trail and tarmac. First eleven loops are hourly, the twelfth is a race, with loop medals, a 32-mile ultra medal, and a trophy for the winner.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m of ascent, seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 17 hour cut off. The route links the Sandstone Trail and the North Cheshire Way and is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 28 February 2027 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid at each lap.

Trail ultramarathon in the Black Mountains based in Crickhowell offering 10, 20 and 40 mile routes with marked courses and GPX files. Canicross friendly; mandatory kit and entry via SiEntries with set fees and age limits.

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 32 mile ultra from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk with two aid stations, varied terrain and finishers plates. The event includes parking options and an optional coach service from Chirk.

Participate in a multi terrain run around Trawsfynydd lake in the Eryri National Park. This charity event supports the local search and rescue team and offers a course featuring mixed tarmac and trail paths.

Beach races on the firm sands of Pendine offering 5k, 10k and Half Marathon courses, self-serve water stations and bespoke finisher medals. Entry fees apply and entries are non-refundable.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A 102 mile, 1590 m ascent ultramarathon around Chester and nearby trails with 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off. The race is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

Part of the inaugural Welsh Festival Of Running, the 100 Mile Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park gives runners 34 hours to cover 100 miles on a 5 mile loop. Entries are available for individuals and teams, with a timed 34 hour option.

A trail running event on Saturday 29 May 2027 that follows the Heart of Wales Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, with three distances of 48, 24 and 16 miles and waymarking along the route.

Two ultra distance races on the Beacons Way in the United Kingdom from 24 July to 25 July 2027, part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live GPS tracking.

A skyrunning mountain event in Eryri's Ogwen Valley on 31 July 2027 from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig. Three distances 40K, 25K and 15K run on marked technical trails with on course support and chip timing.