Trail Running calendar near Betws-y-Coed 2026-2027

Experience an epic guided traverse of the fifteen 3000 foot peaks in Snowdonia. This 48 km mountain run includes 4000 meters of elevation gain across three iconic ranges with full support and logistics provided.

Experience 30 miles of Welsh beauty on a circular route from Llanidloes. This inclusive trail event features 4,356 feet of elevation gain with no time limits and fully stocked checkpoints.

Trail race at Carding Mill Valley on 2 May 2026 offering a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon of two laps. Entries are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs during the week of May 4th.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Capel Curig to Nantmor across the Moelwyns, covering 35 km with 2,500 m of ascent on 3 May 2026. Small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified guides; entry fee £95 and minimum age 18.

A ladies five mile trail race in Worsley on 3 May 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club and based at Beesley Green Community Centre. Online entries open at midnight on 31 December and standard ticket fees apply.

A four hour endurance run on a 5.3 km circuit in New Mills where participants complete as many laps as possible. Entries are now full; minimum age 18 and entry fee £25.

A club-organised fell race of 6 miles with 1109 ft of ascent held alongside junior races for ages 6 to under 18. The event is registered with the Fell Runners Association and forms part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series.

A 5.1 km fell race at Fairy Glen near Penmaenmawr with 273 m of climb, part of the North Wales Mid Week Series. A juniors programme has multiple age classes and race day entry is £2.

A hilly five mile trail and fell race from Rainow on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge. The event is pre-entry only, serves teas and cakes after the race, and donates proceeds to local charities.

A provisional cross-country on 6 May 2026 covering 5.3 km with 100 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £10 and this edition is announced as the race's final running.

A 6.9 km running event at Ysgol Dinas Bran in Llangollen with 350 m of ascent. The course is partially marked, minimum age over 16, day-entry fee £5, with refreshments plus showers and changing available.

A midweek fell race around Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang on 7 May 2026. The BS course covers 5 miles (8 km) and 1000 ft of ascent; entry is limited to 140 and includes free soup and a roll for all runners.

A three-person relay at Chirk Castle on 7 May 2026 where each runner covers an approximately 2 mile lap. Categories include male, female, mixed and juniors aged 14 to 17, with category prizes and online results.

Trail trail races at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 8 May 2026 include 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a six hour time limit. Entry fees include a £2 donation to the reserve and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A summer evening charity run at Marbury Park with a 5k adult race and 1k kids' fun run, plus BBQ, bar, cake stall and music. Proceeds go to The Stroke Association and all finishers receive a medal.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Cottam Canter on 9 May 2026 is based at the UCLAN Sports Arena and uses a 5K loop along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. Distances from 5K to ultra are offered, with an ultra time limit of six hours.

A 115 km multi-discipline race from Abersoch Beach to Snowdon summit and back, combining a sea swim, road cycling and a mountain ascent via The Watkin Path. The 2026 event reached a 400-person capacity and is currently sold out.

Four named loops add to 50 miles in Church Stretton, with choices from 10 miles to the full 50 miles and a rolling 16 hour buffet at the central HQ. The event allows loops in any order and direction for a variable distance challenge.

A three-stage route linking Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across North, Mid and South Wales, covering about 17 miles and 2,334 m of ascent in roughly 19 hours. Options include guided events with leaders and transport or self-organised..