Trail Running calendar near Barmouth 2026-2027

The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge links Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across North, Mid and South Wales, covering 17 miles and 2334m of ascent, usually within 24 hours. Guided events and private options are available.

A series of linear mountain trail races across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles, marked checkpoints, GPS navigation requirements and drop bag options.

Pilgrim 6 is a 32km, 1800m ascent mountain endurance event on Pen y Fan with three summit ascents via six different routes. Participants may choose a Classic Fell Race or a 16kg weighted category; navigation is self-managed with GPX provide..

Trail races of 10k and Half Marathon through Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn with coastal views to Eryri. The event includes an event village, on course support, chip timing and a bespoke finisher memento.

Enjoy a 5 mile trail through scenic Sankey Valley Park in St Helens on Sunday 1 November 2026, with compact but sometimes muddy terrain and marshals on course. Runners must be 15 or older and all finishers get a goody bag memento.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Three trail races around Talybont on Usk on 7 November 2026, including a 49 mile ultra with an out and back to Pen y Fan. Routes combine trail, mountain, canal and road terrain with notable elevation.

Held in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor on 14-15 November 2026, Slate Trail Ultra offers two trail races of 147 km and 80 km along the Snowdonia Slate Trail with substantial elevation gain and organised aid stations.

Trail Revolution stages three waymarked trail races at Margam Park on woodland paths, offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances with checkpoints, GPS routes and parking included in the entry.

A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.

Trail races of 21k and 42k through Delamere Forest, passing Blakemere Moss, the Sandstone Trail and Old Pale Hill. The course has kilometre markers, marshals, an event village and finish-line food and freebies.

Loggerheads Half Marathon at Loggerheads Country Park is a three lap 7 km loop for solo runners and three person relay teams, set on a scenic but testing trail with some steep sections. Feed stations, marshals and medals for finishers.

Join a friendly winter trail run at Alyn Waters Country Park with fully marked 5 km and 10 km routes suitable for all abilities. Chip timing, finishers medals, a free children's 1 km dash and a canicross option make it great for everyone.

A winter mountain trail event in the Black Mountains offering a half marathon, 10 mile and 14 km route on technical terrain with marked trails, kit checks and back runner support. Festive extras include a secret Santa gift exchange, mulled..

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Sea 2 Summit Offa's Dyke is a scenic but tough trail run along the National Trail from Prestatyn seafront to hilltop finishes. Choose the half marathon, full marathon or the 55.5 km ultra finishing at Horseshoe Pass on 6 December 2026.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Celtic Trail Races bring three winter trail distances in South Wales, from flowing single track to steep climbs, with views over the Brecon Beacons. Courses are waymarked and finish at Dare Valley Country Park with checkpoint support.

Tackle festive hills at the Moel Famau Piece of String Race in Bwlch Penbarras, a friendly, inclusive community run with a Canicross option and a surprise course. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and a festive medal.

Celebrate the season with the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run at Dare Valley Country Park, a 7 hour Time Challenge where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get a bobble hat and themed medal with distance pins and park a..