Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

Trail event at Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half marathon and marathon routes across the Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd, with marked trails, aid stations and a medal included.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A short 1.6 km hill race with 95 m of climb on Sugar Lane in Rainow on 11 July 2026, held as part of the Rainow Village Fete. Open to runners aged 8 and over with entry on the day.

Charity trek at Tittesworth Reservoir offering 10, 20 and 30 mile routes with team and guided options. Funds support a WaterAid project in Bangladesh.

A Pretty Muddy 5k at Cofton Park featuring a grass obstacle course with climbs, crawls and slides, staggered waves every 15 minutes and a minimum age of 13. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK and has a minimum fundraising..

A 5.8 km fell race to the summit of Pen y Fan near Brecon with 588 m of ascent, part of the South Wales Series and the 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship; entries are limited and minimum age is over 16.

A circular self navigation event from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales, covering about 17 miles with 2,000 ft elevation. Participants collect two cards on route, use three aid stations and must carry mandatory kit.

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through town roads, local woods and trails. Post race hospitality continues into the day.

A fund raising multi lap running event on 12 July 2026 at Old Elizabethans Cricket Club, Worcester, supporting stroke services. Multiple race formats including a solo marathon, relays and a kids Wild Mile.

A five-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and gentle undulations. Facilities include chip timing, water stations, on-site toilets, a finisher medal and a goody bag.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A short pairs race on Haddon Hill in Carding Mill Valley where one runner sprints to the top, tags a partner, and the partner runs back down. Entries are on the day only at £10 per pair and the minimum age is over 12.

Purdown Pursuit is a 10 km trail race around Stoke Park organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds donated to a local charity. The marked course includes steep climbs, uneven ground and marshals along the route.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

A guided crossing of all Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 50 km and 4000 m ascent. Available as a 20 hour challenge or across two to three days, with qualified leaders, low guide ratios and on-route support.

Three coastal ultras on the Wales Coast Path converging at Cardiff Bay’s Norwegian Church, featuring beaches, dunes, forest singletrack, marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.