Trail Running calendar near Elan Valley 2026-2027

Test yourself on the highest peak in South Wales with a 5 or 13 mile trail race up Pen Y Fan. This supported mountain event features chip timing, finisher medals, and routes through the scenic Brecon Beacons.

Experience a 50 mile ultra marathon around the historic Epynt Way in Wales. This trail event offers 8,559 feet of elevation and scenic views of the Brecon Beacons without any time limits.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

Explore Birmingham's historic canal network and industrial heritage on a flat, off road circular course. Choose from distances of 18.5, 26.5, or 30 miles starting from Moseley Rugby Club.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.

Experience a four day endurance race covering 184 miles along the River Thames. This multi stage event features four unique ultra marathons and requires participants to be self sufficient while navigating the historic river path.

Experience a 57 mile point to point ultra marathon following the scenic Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford. Enjoy a well supported route featuring multiple checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, and trophies for top performers.

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.

Explore the Clwydian Hills and Offas Dyke Path in this established North Wales challenge. Choose between 16, 24, or 32 mile routes featuring woodland trails and ridge views for both runners and walkers.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau where solo runners and teams complete as many 7.2 to 7.5 km laps with roughly 500 m ascent as they can. Camping, feed stations, timing and GPS tracking are provided.

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.

Experience an obstacle course race at the historic Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances featuring up to 30 obstacles across a fast and flat countryside course.

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.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

A clockwise ultra on the Community Forest Path near Bristol offering 45 miles and 30 miles routes with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and tracking from 2026. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a technical T shirt.

Experience a spectacular trail event through the Brecon Beacons with four distances ranging from 10k to a 32 mile ultra. Navigate open moorland and mountain escarpments in this dog friendly race starting from Llangattock.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy a baking competition, themed medals, and a well stocked aid station on a course featuring scenic parkland views.

A trail event in Afan Forest Park offering two measured routes of about 6.5 miles and 10.5 miles with substantial climb and prize categories. A separate one mile Mini Beast for children includes a finisher medal and sweets.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.