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

The Chicken Run features two fell running routes in the Peak District. Held at Hayfield Primary School, it includes homemade refreshments and raises funds for the school. The event has a permit from the Fell Runners Association for safety.

This mountain race in the Dee Valley covers just over 6 miles with 2100ft of ascent, following the Llantysilio ridge to the summit of Moel y Gamelin. It's a fell run under WFRA rules, requiring full waterproofs and safety kit. The event sta..

The Hayfield Chicken Run is a fell race on 14 March 2026, starting from Hayfield Primary School. The main route covers 8.6 miles with 1480 feet of ascent, while a shorter 10 km option is also available. Entry is open to runners 18 and over.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run on a scenic course in Bolton. This chip-timed event has a limit of 300 participants for a friendly trail running experience.

The Mellor 10k Trail Run is a hilly, fully waymarked course on the Stockport/High Peak border, raising funds for the local lacrosse club. With 300m of ascent, tracks, trails, and scenic views, it finishes at Mellor Sports Club. Chip timing..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail adventure connecting six historic villages around Bury. Choose to run or hike the scenic route, with supportive guides and well-stocked checkpoints along the way. This event supports The Sunnywood Proje..

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Recce a key leg of the classic Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia. Join a small guided group for a 15 km mountain run with over 1,800 m of ascent. It's ideal for aspiring Paddy Buckley runners or anyone wanting a challenging day in the Welsh..

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

Join a guided recce of the challenging Carneddau leg of the famed Paddy Buckley Round. Cover 16km with over 1,200m of ascent from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig, learning the route in a small group with experienced leaders.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

This 5.5-mile fell race with 1700 feet of climb is the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series. It's an FRA Category A short race starting from Ercall Wood Academy. The event includes a shorter junior race and offers prizes across multiple c..

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Curley's 5km Trail Race is a trail running event starting from the Jolley Crofters Public House. It is organised by Winter Hill Runners.

This 10th-anniversary 50-mile ultra connects Manchester and Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail. With six well-stocked checkpoints and a 14-hour cut-off, it offers a supported long-distance challenge. The point-to-point route finishes a..

A tough trail half marathon in Aberdyfi with 850 meters of climbing. The scenic route runs through the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and along the Wales Coast Path. It's a UTMB Index Race for the 20K category.

This classic fell race covers 5.2 km with 800 ft of ascent on a route to Rivington Pike and back. It starts near the Crown Hotel in Horwich and traditionally runs on Easter Saturday.

Tackle this fully guided 68km linear trail from Pentrefoelas to Bodfari, gaining 1,840m of ascent. With checkpoint support and qualified guides, the focus is on steady progress through remote landscapes. Finishers receive a wooden medal and..