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

Ras Y Mast is a club-organised running event at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder, Ceredigion. The senior course is 6.5 miles on mixed surfaces, with separate junior races and historical results available back to 1998.

Dash in the Dark Race 2 is a 6.4 km fell run with 229 m ascent at Llandegla Forest. A safety briefing is provided and a headtorch with at least two hours' lighting is compulsory.

Marked and marshalled winter trail races at Alyn Waters in December, offering 5 km and 10 km courses. The event is chip timed, includes a free 1 km children's dash and a canicross 5 km option, and is open to all abilities.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

A 14.5 km fell race near Church Stretton with about 793 m of ascent, marked and marshalled except for a section on The Lawley. Entry is online with 180 places and full FRA kit is mandatory.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Trail races along Offa's Dyke from Prestatyn seafront to summit finishes. Offers Half Marathon, Full Marathon and a 55.5 km Ultra with GPS tracking, coach travel options and a mandatory minimum kit list.

A night trail in Llangollen covering 8 km and 5 mi with 244 m of climb. The route is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.

Festive trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 feature a family 1 Mile plus 5km and 10km trail races in ancient oak woodland, with canicross options for the 5km and 10km and seasonal finisher medals and treats.

A pre-Christmas trail on Moel Famau starting and finishing at Bwlch Penbarras, with a mystery route of 6 to 12 km revealed during the race and a Canicross event before the main pack. Finishers receive a mince pie and a festive medal.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

Devils Chair Dash is a charity fell race on 26 December 2022 at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterly. The course is 4.6 km with 246 m ascent, requires pre-registration, and has a minimum entry fee of £3 payable on the day.

A mixed terrain trail event on Sunday 27 December 2026 tracing the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington. It offers an about 30 mile Ultra and a Croft Half covering the second half of the route.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

Timed laps along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park on a 5.3 km out and back course, with a seven hour limit and a vegetarian aid station. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event supports Destitute Animals Shelter, Bolton.

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

A night trail at Rivington with a UFO themed final round of the Petzl Night Runner Series. Offers a 10k and a Half Marathon plus a free 1k kids event, reflective course and head torch required.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cutoff. The route links the Sandstone Trail and North Cheshire Way and is licensed by the Trail Running Assoc..

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.