Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

Two trail runs of 5 or 13 miles that include the Pen y Fan summit in the Brecon Beacons. Entry includes a buff, chip timing and a marshalled route with specified compulsory kit for each distance.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Central Forest Park is a 5k obstacle course with staggered wave starts, age 13 and over, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A 5 mile multi-terrain race around Alderley Edge and Hare Hill, run to a traditional woodland and field route with a mixed-gender team competition and charity proceeds.

A 6.4 km fell race at Ponderosa café near Horseshoe Pass with 289 m of climb, partially marked route, entry £5 on the day, minimum age over 16, and no toilet facilities as 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 via SI Entries costs £7 or £10 on the day; junior races are included.

About 10 km of trails around rivers and meadows followed by family-style pasta and ice cream in Little Scarfs courtyard in Stockport.

A trail event around Hartington in the Peak District offering two scenic routes of about 26 miles and 15 miles, with checkpoints, aid stations, mandatory navigation kit and a village event base.

A 50 mile event on 1 August 2026 following the Cambrian Way and Heart of Wales Line with 7,100 ft of ascent, four stocked checkpoints and no formal time limits. Route files are provided via Plotaroute.

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 trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off road loops through fields and woodland, capped at 100 runners and prize money for the winner.

A fell race at the Llanthony Show on 1 August 2026 with a 6.3 km senior course (350 m ascent) plus multiple junior races across age categories.

LDWA challenge event offering 30, 26.3 and 18.5 mile routes along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with checkpoints and a two course finish meal.

Family-oriented trail running at Porth Farm on 2 August 2026 with a 1 mile fun run and an approx 5 km main race organised with Maldwyn Harriers.

Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 200 m of climb, held at the Sycamore Inn in Parwich. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the minimum age is 18.

A scenic 5 mile multi terrain race in Moulton with a pie and peas supper, age 15 plus, organised by Vale Royal Athletic Club at the Royal British Legion.

A 5.5 km multi terrain community race in Bramhall, Stockport on 5 August 2026 as Race 3 of the Foodbank three race series with entries limited to 250.

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.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Trail event in Talybont on Usk offering 24K and 51K routes with marked trails, stocked aid stations, GPX files and chip timed results.