Trail Running calendar near Llangollen 2025-2026

Take on the Black Mountains at the Beast of the Blacks on 14 March 2026, choosing 17 km, 32.5 km or 65 km routes. Fully marked trails, stocked checkpoints, camping and canicross friendly support make it a must for trail runners.

Grindleford Gallop is a challenging 34 km off road route with about 825 m of ascent across the Peak District, taking in moorland, the Monsal Trail and Chatsworth Park. It is a volunteer led fundraiser supporting Grindleford Primary School.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Explore ancient trees and rolling trails in Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026 with a half marathon or a 7.6 mile Super Seven. Enjoy timed, fully marshalled courses, finishers medals and a friendly forest atmosphere with cafe and on course suppor..

Take on the Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race from Marsden Cricket Club: a scenic yet rugged 6.5 mile course across Pennine moorland with 260 m of ascent. Entries limited to 200, 18 or older only, with tea and cake after the finish.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run in Bolton for a chip timed 5 mile through scenic trails at Smithills Sports Centre. Friendly community vibe with a 300 runner limit, perfect for club and solo runners of all levels.

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.

Tackle the scenic 20 mile Link Challenge at Burrs Country Park, threading villages, woodlands and meadows. A supported trail run or hike with aid stations and proceeds benefiting Sunnywood youth services.

Take on Trails of Mena in Derbyshire on 21 March 2026 with a marathon or a 20 mile trail through fields, woodland and the 5 Pits Trail. Enjoy a circular, lightly marked course, aid stations, a finisher medal, warm drinks and support for Spa..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Rainy's Deakins Park in Bolton for a scenic 5 mile trail through local woodlands. Enjoy friendly competition while supporting a great cause in a welcoming community event.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.

Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village is a testing 10.9 km course with 610 m of climb, featuring steep, rough ascents and descents on a flagged route. Competitive and friendly, this permit event offers team prizes and water at the..

Tackle a fast but hilly 10 mile course over roads, tracks and moorland in memory of Dan Lee, with proceeds to Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Choose the extra challenge and race wearing a 35 lb pack in the TAB category.

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 at Sowerby Bridge offers 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km routes along scenic canal towpaths with minimal climbs. Friendly festival feel with chip timing, aid stations, medals and foo..

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell for scenic trail runs of around 7 km or 13.5 km with small group wave starts. Finish in the brewery tap room with a beer and a classic Bakewell pudding.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Join the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash on 25 March 2026 in Barley for a challenging night trail across the South Pennines, marshalled by mountain rescue volunteers. Entry helps fund the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue charity.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.