Trail Running calendar near Barmouth 2026-2027

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3km to 50km, themed finisher medals and distance pins, on course aid with vegan options, and basic venue facilities including toilets and free parking.

An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.

Cadair X is a 13.1 mile mountain half marathon with 1165 m of ascent that climbs to the 893 m summit of Cadair Idris. The marked route crosses woodland, glacial lakes and technical summit terrain and a GPX file is available.

Blindfolded navigation challenge in Chester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 mile options.

A 50 km trail race around Llyn Brenig from Corwen, using marked footpaths with GPS navigation, checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

An 8 hour looped running event in Delamere Forest where participants complete repeated 6.08 km laps on mixed gravel and woodland trails with timing and a medal.

Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

A memorial road and off road event organised by Green Events featuring a half marathon and a 12k in mountainous scenery. The race is cupless, open to those over 16, and lists online and on the day entry options.

A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails with limited ascent and regular regrouping stops.

A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

A 32 km fell event on Pen y Fan with three ascents via six different routes and an optional 16 kg weighted category; navigation and GPX use are required.

Night trail races at Delamere Forest with 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids event. The course is marked with reflective signs, entries include a glow in the dark medal, drinks, timing and free high resolution photos.

Winter fell race up Sugar Loaf covering 9.6 km with 485 m ascent from The Crown, Pantygelli; full WFRA kit required and entry via Fabian4 with limited parking.

Trail half marathon and 10K through Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn, featuring single-track woods, coastal views of Eryri and chip-timed results.

Trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026 with places limited to 250 and a 15 plus age requirement.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

A hilly trail event near Moel Famau offering 17 km and 10 km waymarked routes with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and reduced single use plastic measures. Support and recce days are provided by Run True.

A forest run at Llandegla Forest Visitor Centre covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. The event includes a safety briefing and requires a whistle, waterproof top, hat, gloves and a headtorch with at least two hours of good lighting; entry £..

Three trail races around Talybont On Usk on 7 November 2026, from a 13 mile half to an approximately 49 mile ultra that includes an out and back to Pen y Fan.