Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2025-2026

NSCCL Round 3 heads to Parkhall Country Park on 22 Nov 2025 for a lively cross country league race with team and individual scoring. Races for all age groups from Under 11 to Seniors, entries open until 21 Nov.

Join the Smurf Run Wales at Dare Valley Country Park, a scenic 7 hour challenge where you choose your laps. From 3 km to marathon and ultra distances, enjoy on course refreshments, vegan options and a goody bag.

Enjoy a scenic annual multi terrain trail run around the historic Weston Park estate in Shropshire. Choose a 5k or 10k course with chip timing for all runners and enjoy mixed paths and a short grassy stretch.

Run through autumn woods at the ninth DirtRun Wyre Wizard in Wyre Forest on 23 November 2025, with a scenic trail half marathon or the lively Super Seven. Expect marshals, crisp finish medals and festival style vibes at the visitor centre.

Tackle a 16 km fell time trial on 23 November with interval starts and the freedom to choose your own route across rugged Shropshire terrain. On the day entry welcomes solo or paired runners, walkers and dogs, with Mercia Fell Runners dibbe..

Experience a night run through Wyre Forest on 26 November 2025 with a 10 km course run as two laps under torchlight. Canicross are welcome and every finisher gets a medal while prizes await the top three in each gender.

Take on the Loggerheads Half Marathon at Loggerheads Country Park, three laps of a scenic 7 km loop with varied terrain and on course support. Solo runners or teams of three can enjoy a challenging course and a finishers medal.

Take on Stybarrow Dodd: a 4 mile winter fell run in the Lake District with 700 m climb. Part of the Kong Winter Series, pre entry required and limited to 200 runners.

Explore Afan Forest on hand picked trails with 5K and 10K options at the RTT Afan Forest run. Fully marked and marshalled courses, chip timing and a finisher medal make this a rewarding, well organised trail day for all abilities.

Take on the Winter Bumble Bimble 5 mile trail run from the Park Gate Inn in Bromsgrove on Sunday 30 November 2025. Entries are limited to 300 and all finishers get a medal as you tackle woodland, rolling fields and muddy scenic trails.

Run a scenic, traffic free 6.5 mile (about 10K) lap of Croome Park with a big hill to start and finish. Trail shoes are recommended and all finishers receive medals and goody bags.

Serious Santa trail races serve up rugged, scenic runs in the Black Mountains from Cwmdu Village Hall with Half Marathon, Ten Mile and 14 km options. Expect technical trails, festive vibes and handmade finisher trophies.

Join the Cannock Chase Forest Christmas trail runs on 6 December for 5k, 10k and a junior run through undulating forest trails. Wear seasonal fancy dress for a chance to win best dressed, and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run with..

Take on the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K on Saturday 6 December 2025, running undulating reservoir trails with marked kilometres. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, post race goodies and a lively event village.

Embrace festive trails in the Brecon Beacons with the Secret Santa Festive Trail, a scenic but challenging run across the Black Mountains. Multiple distances, checkpoints with vegan options and a canicross welcome for dogs on leads.

Telford T50 Trail Run is a winter 50 miles route through Ironbridge, the Wrekin and industrial heritage sites, with four checkpoints serving food and cake. Tackle rugged trails and claim the organiser's biggest ever finisher medal.

Tackle the Cardington Cracker on 7 December, a classic Shropshire fell race across 14.5 km with big climbs and stunning views. Rugged trails and village camaraderie make this a memorable winter challenge but places are limited so pre entry..

Sea 2 Summit Offa's Dyke is a scenic yet tough trail race from Prestatyn along the Offa's Dyke National Trail, offering Half Marathon, Full Marathon and a 33 mile Ultra. Electronically timed with a finisher medal, it promises big views and..

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash on 7 December for scenic 5k and 10k trail laps around Chasewater Reservoir, plus a junior run. Enjoy festive fun with a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes including best dressed costume.