Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2025-2026

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Join EDDUM 2026, a scenic 50 mile trail around the Epynt Way encircling the Sennybridge Training Area in Wales. With no time limits, five manned checkpoints and full crew support, it is a welcoming test of endurance.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd Ddu, Snowdonia on 15 August 2026 offers four mountain races from a 16 km trail to a 55 km ultra across rugged, technical terrain and stunning peaks. Staffed aid points and bold climbs await adventurous trail runners.

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

Choose the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K and run undulating trails around the reservoir, with a memorable out and back plus a reservoir loop for the half. Enjoy chip timed results, water stops, free photos and a bespoke medal..

Take on the Beast of Llangattock, a scenic trail on 22 August 2026 with distances from 10 km to a 32 mile ultra across the Llangattock Escarpment and Clydach Gorge. Fully marked course with checkpoints, food options and medical cover.

Run the Summer Green Man Ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path, choose 45 mile or 30 mile clockwise loops, self navigated with checkpoints for water and timing. Expect woodland views, tough terrain and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Run the iconic 130 mile Leeds and Liverpool Canal race from Liverpool to Leeds, non stop along towpaths and historic locks. Choose supported or unsupported entry and aim to finish within the 40 hour limit on 29 August 2026.

Join the Plum 10K on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, a friendly community race hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a welcoming vibe and strong club support from one of Worcestershire's established running clubs.

Take on the stunning coastal challenge of the Ring O' Fire Race Series on Anglesey, with the epic Ring O' Fire 130, a new relay format and the Firelighter 50. Entries are open and race services cover maps, checkpoints and bag transfer for a..

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Take on the Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra 50, a rugged 45 mile mountain ultramarathon across epic Snowdonia scenery to the Snowdon summit. Based in Betws y Coed on 5 September 2026, the race offers live tracking, checkpoint support and finisher m..

Join the 50th Bullock Smithy Hike in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026. This classic circular 56 miles challenge welcomes hikers and ultra runners for a scenic, rewarding weekend.

Tackle the wild Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with scenic 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile trail races through the Long Mynd. Well marked routes, aid stations and marshals make this a classic, challenging day out for trail runners.

Take on the Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra 100, an epic mountain ultramarathon of around 100 miles starting and finishing in Betws y Coed. Rugged trails, strict kit rules, live GPS tracking and buckle awards await in scenic Snowdonia.

Take on the Joust Races 2026, a friendly 24 hour multi lap running challenge at Top Barn Camping with a well marked, mostly flat loop and a lively campsite atmosphere. Enter solo or with a team for a memorable endurance weekend.

Run the spine of Wales in the legendary Dragon’s Back Race, a six day, 380 km ultra through rugged mountain terrain from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Choose the full route or shorter stage options to suit your adventure spirit.

Conquer the Welsh 3000s in Snowdonia on a guided mountain run traversing all 15 peaks over 3,000 ft, including Crib Goch. Around 30 miles with 4,000 m ascent, this epic daytrip blends big mountain scenery with expert guides and support.

The Relentless is a looped ultra near Bridgend on 18 September 2026 with 50 mile and 100 mile options over repeated 10 mile laps and big climbing. Limited to 25 runners per distance, the race features a well stocked hub for aid and crew.