Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

A 16.1 km fell race from Capelulo with about 594 m of ascent on partially marked terrain where navigation and experience are required. Entry is online only with a £12 fee and participants must be over 18.

A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.

An AS class fell race of 8 km with 762 m ascent near Little Stretton. The partly marked route climbs four steep valleys, requires navigational skills and full WFRA kit, and has very limited parking.

A marathon and a half marathon through the northern Cotswolds on 15 November 2026, starting and finishing in Broadway village. Mostly trail terrain with marked routes, GPX files available, TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules.

A community MoRunning event at Croxteth Park offering 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances. The chip timed event supports Movember and includes medals, headbands, on-site facilities and prizes.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where participants choose their distance. Medals for 3 km finishers, distance pins for longer efforts, goody bags with vegan options, aid tables and free parking.

Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.

Experience an evening off road run through the tracks and trails of the Wyre Forest. This 10 km multi lap course takes runners through the dark with mandatory torches and a medal for every finisher.

A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.

A half marathon at Loggerheads Country Park run as three 7 km loops. Solo and three-person relay options are offered and the event has a 3.5 hour cut off.

A short but steep fell race near Llanfoist and Abergavenny covering 5.7 km with 485 m of ascent. The course is mostly unmarked, needs basic navigation and can be affected by poor weather.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

A time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones with on the day entry and a finish to start bus. Navigational skills are required and entry fees are £8 per person with a reduced junior rate.

Ras Y Mast is a club organised running event held at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder, Ceredigion, featuring a mixed surface course of 6.5 miles and separate junior and senior races.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

Dash in the Dark Race 2 is a 6.4 km fell run with 229 m ascent at Llandegla Forest. A safety briefing is provided and a headtorch with at least two hours' lighting is compulsory.

Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.

Trail races at Alyn Waters on 5 December 2026 include 5 km, 10 km and a canicross 5 km plus a free children's 1 km dash. Courses are fully marked and marshalled, chip timed and finishers receive a medal.

A 14.5 km fell race near Church Stretton with about 793 m of ascent, marked and marshalled except for a section on The Lawley. Entry is online with 180 places and full FRA kit is mandatory.