Trail Running calendar near Ganllwyd 2025-2026

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, near Crickhowell in Powys, Wales. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers four distances: 10k, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The course features spectacular routes with panoramic views of the Bl..

The Crickhowell 10km is a new running event set in the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangattock near Crickhowell. The race features a flat, out-and-back course along the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, with a turnaround point at Gilwern village. Designed for runners l..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging ultra-distance running event held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the non-stop 130-mile towpath course offers a sc..

Ring O' Fire is a challenging ultra marathon event held on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, featuring two main races: the Ring O' Fire 130 and the Firelighter 50. The Ring O' Fire 130 is a non-stop 130-mile (216 km) endurance race circumnavigating the island along the Anglesey Coastal Path, with a..

The Montane Dragon's Back Race® is a legendary and extremely challenging multi-stage ultra running event held annually in Wales. Covering 380 kilometers with 16,400 meters of ascent over six days, the race follows the spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Known as one of the world's to..

The Dee Way 120 is an ultra-distance running event that spans approximately 120 miles along the scenic River Dee, from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn. Participants can choose between the full race or a shorter 60-mile option, which starts at Corwen. The event features a 50-hour time limit for the 120-mile..

The RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky Trail Races, held in September 2025 at Barmouth, UK, offer two challenging distances: 25k and 53k. Set in the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, this event features exhilarating trail routes with breathtaking views. Participants benefit from a fully marshalled course,..

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a challenging 45-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, starting and finishing in the village of Betws-y-Coed. Featuring 3,254 meters of ascent, the mountain trail course includes iconic peaks such as Tryfan, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Glyder Fach, and Glyder..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, featuring 5,788 meters of ascent across stunning mountainous terrain. The race starts and finishes in Betws-y-Coed and includes 10 well-supported checkpoints offering refreshments and medical aid...

The Across Wales Walk is a classic challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. Participants walk or run a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting from Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. The co..

The 2 Hillforts Hill Race is an exciting running event set to take place in 2024, starting and finishing at Plas Dolben Farm in Llangynhafal. Participants will tackle a challenging course that spans just under 9 miles, featuring a significant ascent of 2500 feet as it navigates the scenic Hillforts..

The Sandstone Trail Races feature a unique trail running experience in Cheshire and North Wales, offering two concurrent point-to-point races. The event starts at Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park and concludes at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, providing excellent facilities for participants a..

The Stretton Skyline is a challenging fell running race held near Church Stretton in the West Midlands, organized by Telford Athletics Club. Covering 30.5 km with a total ascent of 1357 meters, the course demands strong navigational skills as it is only partially marked. The route includes rugged te..

The Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend, hosted by Running Adventures, is a challenging trail running event held in the Nantlle Valley within Snowdonia National Park, UK. Designed for advanced trail runners with recent marathon or ultra experience, the weekend offers guided runs over rugged terrain fe..

The Dare Valley Hateful 8 (Bwlfa Rise) is a challenging ultra running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, South Wales. Participants tackle a rugged 4.8-mile loop featuring technical climbs, mountain views, and fast descents. The goal is to complete as many loops as possible within an..

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular walking event held at Wistanstow Village Hall in Shropshire, England. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visiting Clun..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all levels from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and hil..

Defeat Delamere is a running event held at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a scenic and challenging route through the forest with varied terrain, including downhill stretches and st..