Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2025-2026

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event staged along the River Severn from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth, using a disused railway line with striking river views and hints of industrial heritage. Runners choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 miles (3/4 marathon), 28 miles, or 37..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail running and challenge walking event held in Hartington, within the scenic Peak District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: approximately a marathon length and a 15-mile option. The course explores the beautiful White Peak area, offeri..

The EDDUM 2026 is a 50-mile trail challenge around the Epynt Way, looping the Sennybridge Training Area in mid-Wales. Runners traverse a largely untouched permissive path bordered by the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambrian Mountains to the north. The route offers a scenic, green landscape w..

The Summer GMU 2026 is an ultra running event featuring a challenging 45-mile loop around the City of Bristol. Held at Aston Park School, the race offers participants a unique opportunity to experience the scenic urban and natural landscapes of Bristol. The event includes options for a full 45-mile..

The RIDUM is a 30-mile ultra marathon held in South East Wales, following the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk. This challenging trail run features 4,252 feet of elevation, taking participants across ridge tops around the Caerphilly basin with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The route inclu..

Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain day in Snowdonia, North Wales, organized by Adventure Awaits. The route covers the 15 Welsh 3,000ft peaks across Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau, including the Crib Goch traverse. The course runs about 30 miles (50 km) with around 4,000 m of ascent.It is a..

Cannock Chase Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough UK, takes place at Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, near Rugeley in the UK. The event offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, run on forest paths, woodland tracks and gravel roads through Cannock Chase. The atmosphere is friendly an..

Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is a low-key, great-value trail race in Derbyshire’s Peak District. The 18-kilometre out-and-back course starts and finishes in Whaley Bridge, climbing to the upper Goyt Valley with about 488 metres of ascent. Runners enjoy fast trails, challenging ascents, a..

Dawn Two Dusk: Day Light Robery is a 12-hour night-to-day trail running event in Bridgend, South Wales, organized by Mad Running Junkies. Based at Bridgend Miniature Railway (Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, CF32 9BZ), it features three roughly 10-mile routes that participants aim to complete as ma..

Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is a trail running event at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, near Tondu, Bridgend (CF32 9BZ). The course blends an 8-mile “Hateful Eight” segment with roughly five more miles of mud, water and a hill-heavy forest section for a half-marathon..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country region near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., the race covers the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. While specific details about the course and atmosphere are not provided, the event typically attr..

The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultra from Premier Inn Wigan North to The Swan at Tarporley, taking place as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge. The course follows the MTC JOGLE route but with shorter daily distances and runs alongside competitors in the 13-day MTC Albion event. All fin..