Trail Running calendar near Lake Vyrnwy 2025-2026

Take on the Dovedale Dipper, a scenic trail run and challenge walk from Hartington through the Dove and Manifold valleys in the Peak District. Choose a long 27 mile route or a 15 mile option for gorgeous scenery and a village finish.

Tackle EDDUM 2026, a 50 mile loop along the Epynt Way around Sennybridge Training Area, framed by the Brecon Beacons and Cambrian Mountains. No time limit, fully stocked checkpoints and crew support.

Run along a scenic disused railway beside the River Severn from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Multiple distances offer a riverside challenge with aid stations and welcoming pubs nearby.

Explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole on mostly off road circular routes of 18.5 miles, 26.5 miles and 30 miles, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club on Sunday 2 August 2026. Flat, scenic towpaths with checkpoints, hot drin..

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.

Join the relaunch of the Flagg Moor Run in the Peak District on 14 August 2026, a village fell race of 5.5 miles. The mostly off road course winds through fields and lanes with a long downhill finish back to Flagg.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd Ddu, Snowdonia on 15 August 2026 offers four mountain races from a 16 km trail to a 55 km ultra across rugged, technical terrain and stunning peaks. Staffed aid points and bold climbs await adventurous trail runners.

Beast of Llangattock is a scenic trail run from Park Farm on 22 August 2026 offering distances from 10 km to 51 km. Expect escarpment views, fully marked routes with GPX files, checkpoints and well stocked aid stations.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

Epic 130 mile point to point along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Liverpool to Leeds on 29 August 2026. Run scenic towpaths past Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise with crew support allowed and a 40 hour limit.

Join the Plum 10k on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, Worcestershire, hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a scenic 10 km through local countryside with friendly club support and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Take on the stunning coastal challenge of the Ring O' Fire Race Series on Anglesey, with the epic Ring O' Fire 130, a new relay format and the Firelighter 50. Entries are open and race services cover maps, checkpoints and bag transfer for a..

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Tackle the epic 102 mile Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra, a self navigation race through Snowdonia on 5 September 2026 with a 42 hour limit. Mountain experience and solid map skills are required for this tough, remote challenge.

Tackle a 45 mile mountain ultramarathon in Snowdonia, summiting Yr Wyddfa and crossing iconic peaks for spectacular but demanding terrain. Limited to 500 entrants, this scenic challenge rewards grit and mountain skill.

Join the 50th Bullock Smithy Hike in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026. This classic circular 56 miles challenge welcomes hikers and ultra runners for a scenic, rewarding weekend.

Tackle the wild Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with scenic 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile trail races through the Long Mynd. Well marked routes, aid stations and marshals make this a classic, challenging day out for trail runners.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run in Ross on Wye with 5K and 10K chip timed races plus a 500 m fun run for kids. Flat multi terrain routes may include grass and mud, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top finishers.

The Montane Dragon's Back Race will take place in Conwy from Monday 7 September 2026 to Friday 11 September 2026.

Take on the Welsh 3000s in a guided 30 mile mountain run across all 15 peaks of Snowdonia, including the dramatic Crib Goch traverse. This non competitive supported run includes guides, transport and food stations for a mountain experience.