Trail Running calendar near Caernarfon 2026-2027

An informal pre Christmas meet up at Conwy Falls offering a leisurely walk or run of up to two hours, followed by a debrief and refreshments at Conwy Falls Cafe. Member and paid entry options are available.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

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.

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.

A looped, electronically timed 5k at Llanbenwch near Ruthin that mixes minor roads and trails, awards category prizes, gives everyone a medal and has an onsite cafe.

Night trail races at Rivington with reflective signage and required head torches, on rough, muddy terrain; options include a 10k and a half marathon.

Winter mountain race around Yr Wyddfa on 23/01/2027 with full 43.5 km and half 24 km options plus relay and pair formats.

Trail running in Delamere Forest on 24 January 2027 with 10 km and 13.1 mile courses on mixed trails, including a final climb up Old Pale and early-bird entry prices.

Trail races in Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half and full marathon routes with aid stations, a medal and a cake competition.

A long distance challenge walk across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors offering 17 or 24 mile routes with staffed checkpoints and required winter kit.

50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cut-off.

A point-to-point half marathon across the Llŷn Peninsula from Cwt Tatws to Aberdaron on 28 February 2027, chip timed with aid stations and optional coach transfer and T-shirt.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 with 5k, 5k Canicross and a new 10km across riverside paths, rocky sections and many steps.

A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.

A 32 miles ultramarathon from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, with aid stations, finishers plate, and a minimum age of 20.

A coastal timed running event in Lytham featuring a 5.24 mile flat tarmac lap with options to complete marathon or half marathon within a six hour limit.

Trail races at Nant Yr Arian in the Cambrian Mountains with 25 km and 10 km routes, junior races, waymarked courses and feed stations.

A coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical..

A 10 km trail run in Bray, Co. Wicklow on 3 April 2027 over forest tracks instead of tarmac, forming part of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.