Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2025-2026

The High Peak 40 is a 40-mile ultramarathon held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Buxton. After an eight-year hiatus, the event returned in 2024 and continues in 2025, offering runners a challenging course that includes trails, paths, and roads through scenic l..

The Cotswold Half Way is a challenging trail running event covering approximately 47 miles along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail, starting from Chipping Campden and ending in Painswick. Participants will navigate a hilly terrain featuring beautiful viewpoints and picturesque villages. The eve..

The The Brutal Extreme Triathlon will take place in Llanberis on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Chedworth Roman Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Chedworth Village, Gloucestershire, about 6 miles north of Cirencester. The race offers two distances: a challenging 10-mile single lap and a new 5-mile lap introduced in 2025. Both courses traverse picturesque Cotswold countryside,..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging multi-terrain running event scheduled for September 21, 2025. Covering approximately 11 kilometers, the course features steep climbs, long descents, and stunning views, catering to runners of various skill levels. The event starts and finishes at Stoke St Milboro..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest near Rugeley, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The co..

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and hilly 13.1-mile race held in the beautiful Cothi Valley near Llanwrda, United Kingdom. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers a challenging trail course that attracts runners seeking a picturesque yet demanding run. Alongside the half mara..

The Town to Tower 10K is an uphill race starting in the market town of Ruthin, North Wales, and finishing at the summit of Moel Famau, the highest point in the Clwydian Hills. This challenging 10-kilometer course ascends to the Jubilee Tower at over 550 meters above sea level, offering stunning view..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is set to take place on September 28, 2025. This mixed terrain race begins at the Portishead Open Air Pool and features a scenic route along the Bristol Channel, passing the iconic Black Nore Lighthouse and through the National Trust's Redcl..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic and challenging trail running event in Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K race. Set within the picturesque Delamere Forest, the course includes dense woodlands, rolling trails, steep climbs, and muddy sections, providing a rewarding..

The Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. The course features mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland, offering a scenic and mostly flat 3.3-mile loop primarily on stone pathways with some meadow sections. Participants can run as many laps a..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry is a unique night-time trail running event held in a scenic park featuring woodland, meadows, and grass fields. Participants must wear a head or chest torch, as the race starts in fading daylight and finishes in darkness, with Petzl providi..

The Goyt Valley Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent passing through landmarks like Axe Edge, G..

The Gower Ultra 50, Ultra Bach & Trail Race are three long-distance trail running events held in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales. Following the Wales Coast Path, the races showcase stunning beaches, bays, coves, farmland, and fishing villages. The Ultra 50 covers a full..

The Monross Trailblazers - Blaze the Biblins is a trail running event held on October 5, 2025, at Biblins Youth Campsite near Doward, Ross-on-Wye, within one of Britain's finest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Covering approximately 6 miles (10k), the course features a mix of climbs, fla..

The Loop Ultra is a 32-mile trail running event held in the remote Cambrian Mountains near Dolanog, Mid Wales. Starting and finishing at Camp Plas, a nature retreat offering eco-friendly camping and amenities, the course features challenging trails, forest tracks, and ancient paths with stunning vie..

The RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on October 12, 2025, takes place at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, within the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Stafford and Birmingham. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, a half maratho..

The Breidden Hills Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic West Midlands. Participants will tackle a distance of 11.5 km with a total ascent of 790 meters, making it a demanding course for runners. The race requires pre-registration and is open t..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an 18-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church in Derbyshire, UK. The course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, covering a total ascent of 488 meters, and offers..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on October 18, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir with stunning countryside views. The half marathon route i..