Trail Running calendar near Fairbourne 2026-2027

Beat the Black Dog is a 12 km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

Defeat Delamere is a community running event at Delamere Forest on 13th September 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a Junior Race with race packs, finisher medals and t shirts included.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

Multi-distance triathlons in Llanberis with a lake swim in Llyn Padarn, repeated 28 mile bike laps including Pen y Pass, and lake laps followed by a mountain ascent of Yr Wyddfa via the Llanberis Path.

An hourly-loop endurance event in Wyre Forest where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop until the last runner remains or 24 hours elapse; wooden medals are given to all and a wooden trophy to the overall winner.

Coastal trail races in Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula featuring 20 km, 10 km and 2 km beach races on 19 September 2026. Routes follow coastal paths and finish on Abersoch Beach with aid stations, chip timing and finish area music.

Ras Pedol Peris is a Classic AL Welsh fell race in Llanberis on 19 September 2026, offering full 28 km and half 14 km routes that visit several Eryri summits including Snowdon. Entries run from 8 April to 17 September 2026.

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and homemade cakes in the heart of Brewood village square.

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A multi day continuous 286 km mountain race across Wales with over 11,000 metres of ascent. Enter solo or in teams of three or six; the course links Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan with five supported checkpoints.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

A functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises plus running, with solo, doubles and five-person relay options, gendered weight divisions and a LITE weight category.

A mid distance fell race at Canolfan Ceiriog Centre in Glyn Ceiriog on 26 September 2026 covering 11.6 km with 425 m of ascent. Entry is £6 on the day and the centre provides refreshments and changing facilities.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

Trail races at Delamere Forest on 27 September 2026 offering a 13.1-mile half marathon (two laps) and a 10.6 km 10K (one lap), with chip timing, aid stations, marshals and a canicross option.

Breidden Hills is an 11.5 km fell race around Criggion, Shropshire with 790 m of ascent. The course is partially marked so navigational skills and kit checks are required, entrants must be over 18 and entry is £8.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.