Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

A 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1360 m ascent, partially marked and requiring navigational skills. Entry is £10 with a 180 runner limit and minimum age over 19.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km take place along the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns on 6 September 2026. Routes are mostly on trail and proceeds support Hatherop Primary School's Big Build Project.

A single hill fell race over a classic horseshoe route to Waun Fach covering 11.2 km and 610 m ascent, based at Dinas Castle Inn with marshals, first aid cover and a maprun variant for solo or paired efforts.

A 14.5 km fell race near Penmaenmawr featuring 855 m of climb across upland moorland. The partially marked route requires competent navigation and mountain skills; entries include a post‑race soup or roll and electronic timing.

A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles along the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal towpath and local footpaths. The route is marshalled, includes one aid station, and a GPX file is provided.

A six-day, 380 km mountain ultra across Wales with 16,400 m ascent, running from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Multiple shorter options are available and the route requires map navigation, mandatory kit and issued GPS tracking.

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

Guided mountain run over the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles (50 km) and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, guide support and premium food stations are included; the event is organised as a guided outing rather than..

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A fell race near Pwllheli over a single 8 km route with 490 m of climb that takes in the three peaks of the Eifl. Entry on the day only costs £10 and the event is insured by the Welsh Fell Runners Association.

Raven 7 is an 11.25 km fell race with 445 m of ascent around Llanarmon yn lal, based at the Raven Inn. Entry is £5 on the day and the course is partially marked.

A long, non-commercial fell race in the Black Mountains with a 27.4 km route and 1586 m of ascent. The event uses five checkpoints, requires full navigational kit, and operates on open access land with no on-course water provided.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in aid of PAPYRUS. Participants may take part with dogs; tickets are listed at £26 and refunds are not offered.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

Defeat Delamere is a community running event at Delamere Forest on 13th September 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a Junior Race with race packs, finisher medals and t shirts included.

Enjoy a flexible timed event along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Choose your own distance from 5km up to an ultra marathon on this flat and fast riverside trail course.

A 12 hour Backyard Ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, mixing trail and tarmac. Medals are awarded for 32 miles and trophies go to the first placed male and female on the final lap.