Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

A 32 mile urban loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, offered as solo, pair or team of 4 relay. The mostly traffic-free route includes long tunnels, canal towpaths, three aid checkpoints and a GPX route file.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig across the Carneddau. The 16 km route gains 1,245 m and is led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified runners who can offer route advice.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 4 April 2026 offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, marshals and an event village with food and partner giveaways.

The BOWUM is a 30-mile ultramarathon exploring the historic Welsh borderlands. The circular route from Monmouth passes three ancient castles and features a mix of trail and road. This inaugural event offers supported checkpoints and encoura..

A fully guided and supported 42.4 mile trail run from Pentrefoelas to Bodfari with 5,325 ft of ascent, six staffed sections with checkpoints, food and first aid, and a wooden medal and certificate on completion.

A beach race day at Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances on a firm out-and-back sand course with water stations, cup-free provisions, finishers medals and trophies for category winners.

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

Three point to point trail races on 11 April 2026 along the Vale of Glamorgan coast, including a 32.5 miles ultra and 18.5 and 10 miles options. Routes follow the Wales Coast Path with marked navigation, checkpoints and event bus transport.

The first race of the 2026 Run The Trails Series on Wales' Gower Peninsula. Choose from three distances on a multi-terrain coastal course. The half marathon requires self-navigation through sand dunes, woodlands, and coastal paths.

SheUltra is a 50 km ultrarun on Saturday 11 April 2026 in Pwllheli, UK, with a strict no-crew and no-pacers policy. The event has specific age, medical, kit, and refund rules, and recommends third-party insurance.

A spring trail half marathon of about 13.8 miles from Moel y Parc to Prestatyn beach, featuring over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing. Registration is at Prestatyn Nova Centre and a coach to Bodfari is available at..

Three fell races around Dinas Bran in Llangollen include long, medium and a new 5 mile course. The event donates profits to the local mountain rescue and Llangollen Foodbank.

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a Skymming event in the Ogwen Valley, Eryri. Participants can choose from 40k, 25k, or 15k routes across epic mountain trails. It starts and finishes at the Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre.

Tackle a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

A 200 mile trail ultramarathon across South Wales, the Wild Horse South Wales 200 follows Offa’s Dyke, the Beacons Way and the Wales Coast Path, starting in Chepstow and finishing at Worm’s Head with aid stations and volunteer support along..