Trail Running calendar near Llangollen 2026-2027

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A ridge fell race on the Cat's Back in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m of ascent. The route includes steep climbs, technical rocky sections, a trig at the summit, and a ridgeline descent back to the event field.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX files. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Trail races at Loggerheads Copuntry Park with a 6km loop, a 12km two-lap option and a 6km Canicross. Courses are marked and marshalled and entry fees range from £19 to £22.

A 31 mile Amberaid trail with a 20 mile Northern Loop option called the Petit Raid through the Amber Valley. Routes are largely unmarked but GPX and route notes are provided; checkpoints offer water and some food and finishers receive medal..

A two-hour outdoor trail run and fitness session at Adlington Road play area in Bollington combining running on varied terrain with bodyweight exercises and a run up to White Nancy. In person; ages 16 and over, free parking.

The 2026 UKA British Fell and Hill Relays are the national fell and hill running relay championships held at Todmorden Cricket Club and hosted by Todmorden Harriers Running Club, using a four leg relay format.

An untimed 5k and 10k mud and obstacle run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury, featuring brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish; specific age and supervision rules apply for children.

Cadair X is a 13.1 mile mountain half marathon with 1165 m of ascent that climbs to the 893 m summit of Cadair Idris. The marked route crosses woodland, glacial lakes and technical summit terrain and a GPX file is available.

A *50 km* trail on the marked Brenig Way from Corwen to Llyn Brenig dam, with 1450 m ascent, varied upland and forest terrain, three checkpoints, required kit and GPS trackers provided.

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Delamere Forest where runners complete as many 6.02 km loops as possible. Mixed gravel and trail terrain with a single aid station, chip timing and results showing laps, distance and time.

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

A three hour score fell race in Edale on 18 October 2026 where individuals or pairs choose their own routes to visit controls and score points. Navigation skills and FRA mandatory kit are required.

Trail running in Wyre Forest on 18 October 2026 with a timed half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven option, finishers medals, category prizes, medical cover and fully marshalled, signed routes.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

A memorial road and off road event organised by Green Events featuring a half marathon and a 12k in mountainous scenery. The race is cupless, open to those over 16, and lists online and on the day entry options.