Trail Running calendar near Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog 2026-2027

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Join a guided run of all 15 Welsh 3000s in Snowdonia on 2 May, including Crib Goch. Approx 30 miles and 4,000 m ascent, not a race and fully supported with guides, transport and a support vehicle.

A circular 30 mile ultra through mid Wales on 2 May 2026, starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes. The route follows Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way and Wye Valley Walk and reaches the source of the River Severn.

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Join Adventure Awaits on 3 May 2026 for a guided recce of the Moelwyns leg of the Paddy Buckley Round from Capel Curig to Nantmoor. Tackle about 35 km and 2,500 m ascent in small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified guides across Snowdon..

Run scenic Peak District trails from Castleton, starting below Peveril Castle and climbing to views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose 6.5 km or 13.1 km, enjoy small group starts and post race cake and bakery treats at the village hall.

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 for a scenic, all women run through Worsley Woods. Organised by Swinton Running Club and starting at Beesley Green Community Centre, entries open online from 31 December.

Coiners is an 11 km Calder Valley fell race across moorland around Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor, climbing about 396 m and rewarding runners with sweeping views over Cragg Vale. The flagged route must be followed due to nesting birds, s..

The Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and Kerridge ridge. Friendly and low key, the event raises money for local charities and mountain rescue.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Join the Nicky Nook Fell Race in Scorton on Thursday 7 May 2026. This scenic 5 mile fell run with testing climbs and great views finishes with a free soup and roll for all finishers.

Join PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble for scenic trails at Brockholes Nature Reserve, with 10K, half, marathon or ultra options looping lakes, woodlands and the River Ribble. Limited places, bespoke medal and post run snacks make for a frien..

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.