Trail Running calendar near Gwersyllt 2025-2026

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Tenacious Ten Endurance Challenge is a demanding 10-hour loop race held at Mynydd Troed in the Black Mountains of Wales. Participants tackle a strenuous and technical 3.2-mile (5.1 km) loop featuring a tough climb to the summit with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacon..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a traditional fell running event held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. The challenging 5.8-mile (9.3 km) course features 876 feet (267 m) of climb over rough trails, open fields, country lanes, and some low-level technical sections includin..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held annually in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Alstonefield. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, traversing scenic areas such as Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, Musden Woods,..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is a challenging endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodla..

Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring a point-to-point course through the scenic South Pennines. The route highlights four iconic art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts, including Colourfields, Halo, Singing Ri..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring distances of 50km (Ultra Trail), 25km (Super Trail), and 15km (Challenge Trail). The course traverses public footpaths and trails with significant elevation gains, including 1000m for the ultra and 650m for the super trail. Th..

Offa's Dyke 15 is a renowned off-road running event held in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. The race covers a challenging 15-mile course along the historic Offa's Dyke path, offering runners scenic and rugged terrain. Originally popular from 1977 to 2001, the event was revived in 2015 with the help of the ori..

The Gnosall 10K and Family Fun Run take place at the Gnosall Family Sports Club in Staffordshire, offering a scenic, multi-terrain 11.2 km race along the Shropshire Union Canal, farmland, woodland, and a disused railway line. Open to all abilities, the event features chip timing, technical t-shirts,..

The Manorlands PaintRush is a vibrant 5-kilometre colour run held in Bingley, Yorkshire, supporting the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The cross-country course features an undulating profile over three laps, with seven paint stations along the route that douse participants in bright colours, creating..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining..

The Edale Skyline Trail Weekend 2026 is a thrilling trail running event set in the scenic Peak District, UK. Participants stay at the Nab View Bunkhouse near Edale, offering picturesque valley views. The main challenge is the 23-mile (37km) Edale Skyline route, featuring 1,288m (4,226ft) of ascent a..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country area near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., it offers participants a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The race takes place in a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the local community and landscape.Whi..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is a 27-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area and finishing at the Mid Wales Arts Centre in Caersws. The race begins with a challenging nearly four-mile mountain trek up Plynlimon, known as Wales' most dangerous mountain due to c..

The Severn Challenge is a grueling 220-mile, five-day multistage ultra marathon in the UK, following the longest riverside path from the source of the River Severn in Wales to its mouth. The race is divided into five unique stages ranging from 26 to 59 miles each, with participants staying in hotels..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr and finishing in Shrewsbury. The scenic route passes through diverse landscapes including Holly Bush, Rhyd-y-felin, Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, Montgomery Cana..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 59-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting in Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester, UK. The mostly flat course follows the River Severn, passing through scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge, Jackfield, and Coalport, with stunning riverside views. Runner..

The Black Mountains 50 is a challenging ultra running event held at Longtown Village Hall, Herefordshire, serving as a gateway to the Black Mountains. Scheduled for July 11, 2026, it features four distances: 50-mile and 32-mile ultras, a marathon, and a half marathon. All courses require self-naviga..