Trail Running calendar near Elan Valley 2025-2026

Run a five day, 220 mile ultra along the River Severn, following the Severn Way with rugged, sometimes overgrown trails and GPX navigation provided. Each day is a separate race with bespoke medals and a big trophy for completing all five.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Tackle the 48 mile MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a point to point scenic ultramarathon from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury along river paths and country trails. Expect rugged terrain, checkpoint support and an unforgettable challenge for experienced runn..

Tackle the scenic 59 mile Severn Path Ultra on 10 Jul 2026, a point to point run from Shrewsbury to Worcester along River Severn. Enjoy riverside views, rolling terrain, supportive checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal and head visor.

Run 57 miles along the scenic River Severn on 11 July 2026 in this point to point ultra from Worcester to Stonehouse, a comparatively flat challenge through charming towns and riverside paths. Bring navigation and required kit.

Challenge the Black Mountains on 11 July 2026 with 50 mile, 32 mile, marathon or half marathon routes from Longtown Hall. Self navigated and tracked, the races offer checkpoints, chip timing, camping, finish refreshments and a medal.

Run through the wild beauty of Eryri at the Snowdonia Trail Marathon in Llanberis, with distances from 10K to a 57 km ultra offering panoramic climbs and rugged trails. Enjoy a lively event village, chip timing, and support on course.

Snowdon24 is a 24 hour ultra trail from Llanberis that challenges runners to ascend and descend Snowdon as many times as they can. Solo and relay entries with UTMB indexing, a lively event village and full on course support make for an epic..

Explore 12 charming parishes on circular, mainly off road, waymarked routes at the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge, a run or walk on 11 July 2026. Distances from 10 to 40 miles with checkpoints, on course snacks and a hot meal at the finish.

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.

Run across the wild Gower Peninsula from Penrice Castle basecamp with distances from 10 to 100 km, including a figure of eight ultra and weekend camping. Expect on course support, GPS tracking, and finisher goodies.

Take on coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve on 18 July 2026 with 12K, 40K and family races like Bunny and Toddler Dash. Expect sand dune descents, river crossings and dramatic cliffside views for a true Welsh trail..

Take on the Welsh 3000 Challenge and aim for all 14 Snowdonia peaks in one epic guided route from Pen Y Pass. Choose a 20 hour push or a two day option with qualified leaders, support stops and run or walk paces.

Take on the Dragon Coastal Races along the Wales Coast Path with 30, 50 or 100 mile point to point courses finishing in Cardiff Bay. Scenic coastal trails, dunes and forests, fully waymarked with live GPS tracking and checkpoints for a supp..

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

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 the Paddy Buckley Round, a fully supported, guided three day loop in Snowdonia visiting 47 summits across 100 km. Small groups return to Capel Curig daily with on route refuelling to keep the mountain challenge manageable.

The Beacons Way Ultra is a stunning but demanding 100 km trail across the Brecon Beacons high ground including Pen y Fan. 24 hour cutoff and 250 places by application make this race ideal for experienced navigators with strong hill fitness.

Tackle an epic 100 mile ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons National Park, summiting iconic peaks and crossing wild mountain trails. Limited to 250 runners with live GPS tracking and full checkpoint support, this is a true test of endur..

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.