Trail Running calendar near Elan Valley 2026-2027

The Welsh Three Peaks links Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan over about 17 miles and 2,334 m of ascent, usually done in around 19 hours. Options include guided events with leaders and transport or self organised teams.

Explore the Hebog mountains on this 15 km guided run in Snowdonia National Park. Expert leaders share technical route knowledge over 1580 meters of elevation gain on the Paddy Buckley route.

A 10k off road trail run at Symonds Yat with undulating paths, river views and a steep final kilometre climb. Start and finish are at Symonds Yat Rock Cafe where coffee and hot food are available.

Explore the Cotswolds at the Stroud Trails Event, offering four scenic trail distances from an 11 km quarter marathon to a challenging ultra. The route takes in hills, towpaths, and common land with full support and marked trails. Registrat..

Discover the scenic trails of Margam Country Park with a variety of distances including a castle lap. This canicross friendly event offers chip timing and finisher medals for all participants.

Experience a ten mile multi terrain lap through the scenic Cotswold countryside and Coln Valley. This undulating course features fields, footpaths, and a river crossing near the historic Chedworth Roman Villa.

Experience an off road running event in the Clwydian Range featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. Take on hilly trails with sustainable local support and options for canicross runners.

Experience a scenic off road 10K trail run along the historic Llangollen Canal. This undulating course offers beautiful views and includes a bespoke finisher medal for all participants.

Experience a scenic race along the canals and trails of Middlewich. Choose between an officially measured 5k with chip timing or a family friendly fun run at the local cricket club.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a UTMB World Series trail running event in Llanberis, North Wales from 15 to 17 May 2026. It offers multiple mountain race distances from 25 km to 163 km with significant elevation gain.

Experience a mountain marathon or a ten mile race through the Brecon Beacons featuring climbs over Pen Y Fan and Tor y Foel. Runners enjoy scenic forest tracks and mountainous loops starting and finishing in Merthyr Tydfil.

Experience a 100 percent off road trail adventure through the heart of Cannock Chase. Choose from various distances including a single lap half marathon and a challenging two lap full marathon on scenic forest singletrack.

Experience the historic Ironbridge Gorge and Silkin Way at this multi lap event in Telford. Choose between 8, 16, or 26.2 mile distances starting and finishing at a local inn.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Experience the beauty of the Cotswold Hills starting from the historic Sudeley Castle. Choose from five trail distances ranging from a 7 km short course to a 51 km ultra marathon through picturesque English countryside.

Join this monthly trail running series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to all runners aged 16 and over the event offers both individual race entries and full series rankings for various age categories.

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

Test your determination on a 26.2 mile trail course through historic ironworks and rugged forest paths in Bridgend. Limited to 60 participants, this event features five fuel stations and a unique medal for all finishers.

A non stop 145 mile ultramarathon from Birmingham to London along the Grand Union Canal Towpath. This iconic event features a flat route with a 45 hour cut off and is open to all runners aged 20 and over.