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

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Trail races from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris across coastal, forest and mountain terrain, offered in three distances with marked routes, GPX files, marshals, chip timing and post-race refreshments.

A long distance 45 mile walk or run across Wales with an 18 hour time limit. The weekend event includes overnight accommodation, coach transport to the start and refreshments along the route.

A two day ultra following the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entrants must be over 20 and meet a 36 hour cutoff; duo tickets and pre race support are available.

A 30.5 km fell race around the Stretton hills with about 1360 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and partial course marking. The route requires navigational skills and significant fell running experience; entries are limited and the fee is £10..

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A 14.5 km fell race with 855 m of ascent over upland moorland and rough off road terrain. Competent navigation and mountain skills are required; entry is limited and includes a soup roll and electronic timing.

A multi stage mountain ultra across Wales offering a six day Full Dragon of 380 km and 16,400 m ascent plus two day and partial route options. Navigation is unmarked; organisers provide a paper map, GPX files and a safety GPS tracker.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

A guided day running across all 15 Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, mountain guide and support vehicle are included and the event is run as a non competitive guided outing.

MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus on 12 September 2026 offers functional fitness races combining ten Xercises with running in 10x400m and 10x800m formats, available for Solo, Doubles and five person Relay teams for adults only.

An 8 km mountain race over the three peaks of the Eifl near Pwllheli with about 490 m of ascent. Main race for over 16s with entry on the day £10; junior races are held with a £3 entry.

A partly marked fell race from the Raven Inn, covering 11.25 km with 445 m ascent. Day-entry only at £5, minimum age over 18, and participants should allow about 15 minutes to walk to the start.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

A half marathon trail across the Clwydian Hills to the summit of Moel Famau, featuring about 21.4 km and 750 m of ascent. Staggered starts aim for a shared sunset summit and canicross entries are welcome.

Three waymarked walks of 12, 18 and 26 miles from Wistanstow Village Hall through the Shropshire Hills AONB, with checkpoint support, maps and a hot finish meal; places are limited and a waiting list operates.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..