Trail Running calendar near Barmouth 2026-2027

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through town roads, local woods and trails. Post race hospitality continues into the day.

A five-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and gentle undulations. Facilities include chip timing, water stations, on-site toilets, a finisher medal and a goody bag.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A short pairs race on Haddon Hill in Carding Mill Valley where one runner sprints to the top, tags a partner, and the partner runs back down. Entries are on the day only at £10 per pair and the minimum age is over 12.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh 3000ft peaks covering about 50 km and roughly 4 000 m of ascent. Available as a 20 hour guided challenge or over two or three days with low ratio qualified mountain leaders.

A mountain running event on 18 July 2026 covering 15.35 km with 994 m ascent. Entrants must be 18 or older and have mountain running experience.

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

A Trail 10k at Llys y Fran Lake with varied terrain, lakeside and woodland sections, chip timing and a finisher's medal. The race is the second event in the 2026 RTT Series and includes marked routes and water stations.

A three day guided traverse of the Paddy Buckley Round in northern Snowdonia, covering 47 peaks over just over 100 km with about 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups return to Capel Curig each day and receive guided support and a vehicle.

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.

A 100 km, 3,178 m ascent ultramarathon on 25 July 2026 following the Beacons Way across the Brecon Beacons. Entry is by application with strict qualifying criteria, mandatory map and compass navigation, six manned checkpoints and compulsory..

A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, ten checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entrants must be 20+, have prior 50 mile race experience and competent map and compass skills.

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

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.

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.