Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A guided 18-mile trail run on the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, led at a social group pace. Meeting in Great Malvern, the route follows the ridge summits and returns via quieter hillside and woodland trails.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off.

Traverse the mountains and forests of the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20, or 40 mile trail options. Enjoy a fully marked course and well stocked checkpoints in this canicross friendly mountain challenge.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A 13 mile offroad trail race across the Malvern Hills with signposted route, staffed aid stations and race timing; entry includes photos, parking and a donation to Malvern Hills Trust.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk from Holdgate Church on 24 April 2027 offering 22 mile and 10 mile routes that climb to Abdon Burf and return via the Jack Mytton Way, with checkpoints and refreshments.

A lap-based timed trail event at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a bespoke finishers' medal for a single lap, a vegetarian aid station and a 7 hour time limit for total distance.

A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.

A multi-terrain marathon and half marathon on the traffic-free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, using a former railway line between Ashbourne and Buxton. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.

Trail running at Delamere Forest on April 25 2027 with 10K, 21K and 42K routes through forest, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Routes are marked, a GPX file is provided, and an event village offers food and finish line goodies.

An endurance event in Llandegla Forest featuring repeated approximately 5.33 km forestry laps on the hour until one runner remains.

The Pegasus - The HOWUM will take place in Llanidloes on Friday 30 April 2027.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.

Experience a hilly 5 mile fell race through the scenic Kerridge Ridge and Rainow. This FRA licensed event features local charity support, a community atmosphere, and traditional post race cakes for all participants.