Trail Running calendar near Machynlleth 2026-2027

A weekend trail running festival at Brynkinalt Estate offering 5k and 10k routes, canicross on Saturday and standard running on Sunday. Scenic estate routes, medals, prizes and a charity partner.

A 32 mile ultra from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk with two aid stations, varied terrain and finishers plates. The event includes parking options and an optional coach service from Chirk.

A looped trail event near Bridgend where runners repeat an approximately 8 to 9 mile circuit as many times as possible within an eight hour limit. Small fields, varied forestry terrain, and options for entry with or without a t-shirt.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A measured half marathon through way marked forest trails in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. The Rotary Club organises the race, proceeds go to charity, and the event serves as a national championship q..

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

Participate in a multi terrain run around Trawsfynydd lake in the Eryri National Park. This charity event supports the local search and rescue team and offers a course featuring mixed tarmac and trail paths.

Beach races on the firm sands of Pendine offering 5k, 10k and Half Marathon courses, self-serve water stations and bespoke finisher medals. Entry fees apply and entries are non-refundable.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.

A 102 mile, 1590 m ascent ultramarathon around Chester and nearby trails with 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off. The race is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

A marked trail event in the Brecon Beacons on 17 April 2027 offering 10, 20 and 40 mile routes with well-stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and cut-offs of 8 hours for 10/20 miles and 16 hours for the 40-mile route.

Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon is a 13 mile offroad race on 24 April 2027 across woodlands, fields and a ridge near Wynd's Point, with three aid stations, staffed checkpoints and a timed, signposted route; places are limited.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

A 24 hour trail event along the Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn with solo and team entries, GPS tracking, chip timing and six staffed checkpoints offering food, drink and drop bag access. Finish positions are set at the 24 hour ma..

Trail races around Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k on hilly off-road routes. Checkpoints provide refill taps, mandatory safety kit is required and canicross entries are accepted.