Trail Running calendar near Machynlleth 2026-2027

Two trail races across Pen Y Fan on 26 July 2026, offering 5 or 13 mile routes with chip timing, a medal and compulsory safety kit. Registration runs from 27 July 2025 to 20 July 2026.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park, Stoke On Trent on 26 July 2026, with a mixed grass, woodland and tarmac course. Entry fees vary by age and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 6.4 km fell race near Llangollen with 289 m of climb and partial course marking. Entry on the day only for £5 and there are no toilet facilities because the café is closed.

A short, steep fell race near Middletown on 29 July 2026 covering 2.8 km with 440 m ascent. Pre entry costs £7 on SI Entries or £10 on the night and junior races are included.

A *50 miles* loop around the Epynt Way on August 1st 2026, starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping near Builth Wells. Mostly trail terrain with 8,559 ft of elevation, four staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A new 2026 trail event that starts at Freshwater East, runs along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and finishes in Saundersfoot, offering 25 km and 14 km options with GPX course files and a payment plan.

A fell race at the Llanthony Show Ground featuring a roughly 6.3 km adult course with 350 m of ascent and marked sections over fields and Offa's Dyke path. Multiple junior races run across U7 to U19 categories with on the day entry.

A family friendly trail event at Porth Farm on 2 August 2026 with 1 mile and 5 km races, modest entry fees, and entries available online.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

Trail races of 24K and 51K start from Talybont-on-Usk on 8 August 2026, with marked routes, marshals and stocked aid stations. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and free race photos.

Open to Offas is a long established challenge in north east Wales offering 16, 24 and 32 mile routes over the Clwydian Hills and along the Offa's Dyke Path. Walkers and runners are welcome and checkpoints provide refreshments and certificat..

A pancake-flat *10 km* out and back along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal between Gilwern and Llangattock, set in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Finishers receive a medal, there is a drink station at 5 km, and entries are online only.

A 6 mile informal group run at Croome Park on 10 August 2026 organised by Black Pear Joggers. The one lap off road route includes a lakeside section and finishes with cake and tea or coffee, with profits to the National Trust.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

A hill and trail endurance event on the slopes of Moel Famau offering 12 or 24 hour formats on an about 7.5 km loop with roughly 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams camp on site with feed stations, timing and support facilities.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

A multi-distance community running event in Tywyn on 15 August 2026, organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. Distances range from a toddlers run to a 14 mile challenge and entries close 10 August 2026.

Mynydd Maen Traverse is a running event near Pontypool featuring a 9.8 km route with 291 m of climb. It includes separate junior races and accepts team entries of three.