Trail Running calendar near Llanidloes 2025-2026

Barlaston Ups and Downs is part of a popular Spring Treble series of trail races held over three consecutive Thursday evenings in April. The event features a challenging off-road course of approximately four to five miles, set in the scenic Staffordshire countryside. Runners of all abilities are wel..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, set in the scenic Malvern Hills. Participants will embark on an 18-mile journey that includes a challenging elevation gain of over 1300 meters, while enjoying breathtaking views along the Malverns ridge. The..

Rasus y Bannau is an exciting long-distance running event taking place in Brecon, featuring three challenging races: a 100 km ultra, a 45-mile ultra, and a marathon. The courses wind through the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, offering participants breathtaking views and..

The Corvedale Cake Walk is a challenge walking event organized by the Marches Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association. Set in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, participants can choose between two routes: a 22-mile trek that includes a climb to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire..

The Paddy Buckley Recce - Moelwyns is a running event that offers participants a chance to explore a segment of the Paddy Buckley route, specifically from Capel Curig to Nantmoor. Covering 35km with an elevation gain of 2,500m, this event is ideal for aspiring Paddy Buckley runners and those seeking..

The North Wales 50km & 100km event offers participants a scenic running experience along the stunning North Walian coastline, stretching from Prestatyn to Bangor. The 50km route (actually 53.7km) features 2700ft of ascent, while the 100km route includes 8000ft of ascent, following the Waymarked 'Nor..

Endurancelife's Pembrokeshire event features a range of challenging trail running courses, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set in the stunning Pembrokeshire National Park, participants can expect breathtaking coastal views, rugged cliffs, and diverse terrain. The event..

The Paddy Buckley Recce - Hebogs is a running event designed for those preparing for the Paddy Buckley Round, taking place in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Participants will explore the route from Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest, covering 15km with a height gain of 1,580m. This ev..

The HOWUM 2025 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of mid Wales, starting from Llanidloes and featuring a route that includes the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk. Participants will experience the breathtaking Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River..

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided running event that takes participants over the iconic 15 peaks in Wales that exceed 3,000 feet, covering approximately 30 miles (50 km) with a height gain of 4,000 meters. Set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, runners will traverse the Carneddau, Glydera..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging ultramarathon event organized by Ultra Running, featuring various race distances of 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles. Starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall, the race predominantly follows the Worcestershire Way, with significant elevation gains totaling ove..

The Paddy Buckley Recce is a running event taking place in the Snowdon Range, specifically from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis. Covering a distance of 20km with an elevation gain of 1,900m, this event is ideal for those preparing for the Paddy Buckley Round, one of the UK's major mountain challenges..

The "May The Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Following a successful 2024 event, entries for the 2025 race are now open, with a limit of 200 p..

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10-mile multi-terrain race set in the scenic Sirhowy Valley, featuring a challenging ascent of 1500ft to Machen Trig Point. Scheduled for May 4, 2025, the event welcomes participants aged 17 and over, with entry fees of £12 for UK Athletics registered runners and £14 for n..

The Sheinton Steeplechase is a popular cross-country running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable fell running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.3 km with a total ascent of 100 meters, making it an accessible challenge for runners. Par..

The Eastnor Castle Backyard event, scheduled for May 10, 2025, features both solo and relay running options. Participants can choose between an 8-hour race covering 33.3 miles or a 12-hour race covering 50 miles, both set on a 4.167-mile course. Solo runners will start new laps on the hour, while re..

The Preseli Beast will take place in Maenclochog on Saturday 10 May 2025. You can run between 11 and 32 miles.

Cadair X is a challenging half marathon event organized by WESWIMRUN, set against the stunning backdrop of Cadair Idris in Wales. The route spans 13.1 miles, featuring a significant elevation gain of 1165 meters, and comprises 65% trail, 25% mountain path, and 10% tarmac. Participants will navigate..

The Afan Chase Trail Races, scheduled for May 10, 2025, offer an exhilarating trail running experience through the stunning Afan and Glyncorrwg forests. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring diverse terrains including forest paths and single tracks. The route..

The 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is an endurance running event taking place in Prestatyn, North Wales, on May 10-11, 2025. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can choose to walk, run, or alternat..