Trail Running calendar near Llangollen 2025-2026

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham, Lancashire. Starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial, the course follows a flat, 5.24-mile out-and-back loop along the Ribble estuary, passing landmarks such as Fairhaven Lake, Granny's Bay,..

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event is an 18-kilometer trail race held in the Peak District, starting from Hayfield village and reaching Rushup Edge before returning. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to elite athletes, the course features a mix of fast trails and challenging asce..

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, based out of the historic village of Hayfield. The course features a grand loop incorporating classic trails such as the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, and Limestone Way, offering a mix of fast trails, c..

The Grindleford Gallop is a challenging annual running and walking event held in the scenic hills of the Peak District, UK. Taking place every March, the race offers two distance options: a 15km course with 660m of ascent and a longer 23km route featuring 1050m of ascent. The event is known for its..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

The Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the private Brynkinalt Estate in Wrexham, offers trail running and canicross events over approximately 5k and 10k distances. The festival welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, providing a challenging course featuring a mix of fast footpaths, grassy..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The race starts at..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the scenic Cambrian Mountains, offering a choice of challenging and varied terrain for trail runners. Participants can choose between a Half Marathon and a 10km race, both suitable for beginners and experienced runners, with no cut-off time. The eve..

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers three distances: 11 miles (17 km), 20 miles (32.5 km), and 40 miles (65 km), with significant..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The scenic route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—passing iconic landmarks, woodlands, and open meadows. Designed to foster camaraderie, the ev..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers a scenic running experience along the Rochdale Canal through historic industrial towns in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The event features multiple distances: 100km, 50km, half marathon, and 10km, suitab..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, the well-marked course features a modest eleva..

The Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail running event held in Sutton Scarsdale, UK. Covering a half marathon distance, the race follows a scenic and challenging out-and-back route starting at Rock Lane, passing through Sutton Spring Wood, climbing to the Five Pits Trail, and f..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a demanding 230km (143 miles) trail running event held in April 2026, traversing the scenic Pennine Bridleway across the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 75 hours to complete the course, whi..