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

Run a scenic 10km through Cannock Chase Forest's woodland and heath with live chip timing and a finisher medal. Canicross friendly and offering a post race snack and drink, this event blends great trails with a welcoming vibe.

A hilly trail event in the Cothi valley offering a 13 mile half marathon, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, held at Pumsaint Village Hall with online entry and published route and results.

Navigate 102 miles of historic canal towpaths in this ultramarathon. With 11 support checkpoints and a 30-hour cutoff, it's a test of endurance on a largely flat route. Finishers are rewarded with a commemorative belt buckle and the event a..

A category BM fell race of 11.3 km with 415 m climb around Waddington on 27 September 2026. Entry on the day is £5, teams of three are allowed, the route is marshalled and a 45 minute cut off applies on the upper track.

Trail running event at Delamere Forest on 27 September 2026 offering a Half Marathon and a 10K. Routes are signposted and chip timed and a canicross option is available.

A looped trail race in Blackpool on 27 September 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra options on country-park paths, with on-course drinks and snacks and bespoke finishers' medals.

An uphill only 10 km race from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, finishing above 550 m with varied trails and a steep final gulley. A return bus to Ruthin can be bought at the event; entry fees range from £0 to £21.50.

The Curvy Cuerden Challenge is a flexible 6-hour trail run through Cuerden Valley Park. Runners can complete as many 5k laps as they wish, with support along the way. A portion of each entry fee supports the park's maintenance.

A 32 mile trail ultra based at Camp Plas in the Cambrian Mountains. The event is limited to 100 runners, run on a fully marked route with support and a 14 hour cut off, with on-site camping, showers, food and live music.

Tideswell Terminator is a Peak District fell race on 10 October 2026, covering 9.1 km with 283 m of climb across scenic hills. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, this short course is a bracing test for fell runners.

The Twin Peaks Race in Aberystwyth challenges runners with ascents of both Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill on an 11.7 km route. A shorter junior race on the promenade is also available. The event features varied terrain and finishes with a..

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

Trail races at Loggerheads provide 6 km and 12 km routes, including a 6 km canicross, on marked and marshalled trails in a family friendly park setting. There are no time limits.

A 50 km trail along the Brenig Way from Corwen to Llyn Brenig with 1450 m ascent, marked waymarkers, a GPX file and three checkpoints offering refreshments.

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.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

A long distance mountain trail event across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains with four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine waymarks and GPS traces and include staffed checkpoints and a compulsory mountain kit list.

Run through the scenic pine forests and along the coastal trails of Anglesey's Newborough Forest. This well-marked half marathon and 10k offer panoramic views of Snowdonia. Friendly marshals and a bespoke finisher's memento await at the fin..

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.