Trail Running calendar near Criggion 2026-2027

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked kilometres, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal. An event village provides food, drink and free race photos.

Long-established challenge event in north-east Wales offering 32 miles, 24 miles and 16 miles from Cilcain Village Hall. Routes climb the Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau with wooded returns.

A 10 km fell race around the hills above Manchester, based at the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill. The route is flagged and marshalled, includes a steep climb, and entries are open to runners aged 18 or older.

A historic short fell race on 12 August 2026 around Eccles Pike, covering 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb and Buxworth Memorial Club as Race HQ. The event is popular and often sells out, with day numbers collection and parking guidance provid..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Experience a 7.3 km trail race through the scenic Derwent Valley featuring forest paths and technical descents. Conquer a steep climb to the Oker Trig Point for panoramic views before a fast downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

Flagg Moor Run returns to Flagg in the Peak District as the relaunch of a village fell race. The *5.5 miles* route runs through fields, lanes and country roads with a downhill finish; pre-entry is £7 and entry on the day £8.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail loop event on Moel Famau offering solo and team entries, camping and timed laps, with a roughly 7 to 7.5 km loop and about 500 m ascent per lap.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Test your speed against a moving locomotive in the scenic landscape of Tywyn Mid Wales. With distances ranging from a toddler trot to a fourteen mile multi terrain course there is a race for every age group.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

Join this monthly trail series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event offers individual race entries and series trophies across multiple age categories.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

A self-navigated trail event in Edale with four distances across steep, muddy and rocky terrain; GPX maps and staffed checkpoints are provided, and some kit is mandatory.

The Beast of Llangattock will take place in Llangattock on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run between 10 and 32 miles.

Run along the scenic trail paths of Carsington Water in Derbyshire. Choose between an undulating half marathon or 10k loop while enjoying views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

Great British Bake Run at Dare Valley Country Park pairs running with a baking competition and a cupcake magnet medal. Multiple distances and a 7 hour time challenge are offered, with aid tables, goody bags, parking and cafe facilities.