Trail Running calendar near Gwersyllt 2025-2026

Run stunning mountain trails from Llanberis through Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert and up to Mount Snowdon, with distances from 10k to a 57 km ultra. Expect a lively event village, on course support and a friendly festival atmosphere.

Take on the iconic Welsh 3000 Challenge in Snowdonia from Capel Curig, covering all 14 peaks across roughly 50 km with about 4000 m of ascent. Guided single day 20 hour or two day options are led by mountain professionals, with some exposed..

Run as many laps as you can in 12 hours at Manvers Dusk till Dawn, an overnight challenge on a flat 3.21 mile loop around Wath Manvers Lake. Clubhouse facilities, onsite camping and a friendly atmosphere make this a memorable test of endura..

Beyond Manchester starts and finishes in Castlefield and offers 55 km ultra or 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Entries include finisher medal, chip timing, GPX files and feed stations.

Tackle the classic Cracoe fell race near Skipton and Grassington with rough fields, tussocks and a sharp climb to the summit. Short but fierce 4.2 km course that rewards power and grit and counts towards the BOFRA championship.

Take on the Paddy Buckley Round: a three day fully supported guided outing from Capel Curig in Northern Snowdonia visiting 47 summits on a scenic loop. Small groups, experienced leaders and a support vehicle let you enjoy the mountains.

Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost on 25 July 2026 is an elimination ultramarathon around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs, run as scenic 10 km laps with steady climbs. After four qualifiers the slowest runner each lap is eliminated until one ch..

Enjoy a flat, riverside run through Leeds with the AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half starting from Piglove By The River near Granary Wharf. Choose around 45 km ultra or 22 km half, pass nature reserves, and celebrate with a local medal..

Holme Moss Fell Race on 26 July 2026 is a thrilling 28.5 km moorland challenge with 1,285 m ascent, starting and finishing at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club. Expect rough remote terrain, river crossings and mandatory navigation and safety kit.

Take on Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, on 26 July 2026 with scenic, challenging trails. Choose a 5 mile or 13 mile route and enjoy full support, a medal and unforgettable summit views.

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Run a scenic route along a disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, enjoying riverside views and industrial heritage. The Railway Ultra returns in 2026 with distances from 9 miles to 37 miles and Winter and..

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge, taking in woodland, moorland and local villages. Vegan friendly aid, an all female support crew, finisher medal and hot post race food included.

Run scenic laps through Elvaston Castle Country Park at the Derby Running Festival, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed terrain. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos, chip timed results and a lively event village.

Take on the Cordwell Colossus, a scenic summer trail loop on the eastern edge of the Peak District. Just over 20 miles with 840 m ascent, expect hilly trails, checkpoints and a village hall finish with a medal for all finishers.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through..

Join the revival of the Flagg Moor Run, a 5.5 mile fell race through the scenic Peak District countryside. Expect off road fields, lanes and a long downhill finish back into the charming village of Flagg.

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

SkyRun Eryri in Snowdonia offers mountain trail races from short climbs to ultra distances across dramatic ridges and peaks. Expect big elevation, technical rocky and grassy terrain with stunning views of the Welsh 3000s.