Trail Running calendar near Betws-y-Coed 2025-2026

Take on a 24 hour ultra at the foot of Yr Wyddfa in Snowdonia and race to climb and descend Snowdon as many times as you can. Solo and team relay entries, UTMB indexed, and a lively event village with live tracking and bilingual support.

Explore the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley on 11 July 2026, with 10 km, half and full marathon options. Marked routes, finishers medals and a fun cake competition await.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join Race the Train 2026 on 12 July for an 11 mile point to point trail from Bury to Rawtenstall that starts on the steam whistle. Run beside the railway as a steam train may overtake, with family able to follow by train.

Take on the legendary Welsh 3000 Challenge across all 14 Snowdonia peaks in one epic outing or over 2 days. Guided groups, checkpoints and return transport help you tackle rugged ridges and 50 km with 4000 m of ascent.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Tackle trails and a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey on 19 July 2026, with 5 mile and 10 mile options. Fully marked courses, water stations and marshals make the scenic Herefordshire challenge welcoming to all abilities.

Take on a three day guided mountain running challenge in northern Snowdonia from a Capel Curig base. Cover a 100 km loop with 47 summits and about 9000 m of ascent, fully supported and limited to six runners per event.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Run a scenic two lap 5 mile trail through Alderley Park's woodland, lakeside and working farm. Enjoy a commemorative technical finisher shirt, free parking and fast chip timing with instant results.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Join the Railway Ultra on 25 July 2026 for a scenic riverside run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Pick distances from 9 to 37 miles and enjoy aid stations and nearby pubs.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Open to Offas on 8 August 2026 from Cilcain Village Hall invites runners and walkers to follow the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau. Pick 16, 24 or 32 mile routes through the Clwydian Hills with checkpoints, refreshments and a joyful finish..

Ribble Runfest in Preston on 9 August offers flat, looped routes through Avenham and Miller Parks and along the River Ribble, with distances from 10k to ultra. With a small field of 100, stocked aid stations and finisher medals, it is a sce..

Take on the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race, a spirited out and back from Buxworth to the summit, featuring steep climbs and sweeping moorland views. Held Wednesday 12 August 2026, the short 3.4 mile course packs about 305 metres of climb in..