Trail Running calendar near Newtown 2026-2027

Part of the annual Wincle Fete, the Wincle Trout is a 5 to 6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach with river crossings. The route changes each year with a different host farm and finishers receive a trout plus tea and cake.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis over the Snowdon Range, covering 20 km and 1,900 m of ascent. Small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified runners, minimum age 18, entry fee £65.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

Experience an 8 km trail race at Wirral Country Park as part of a summer competition series. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and series awards.

A midweek memorial trail race around Frodsham Hill covering 8.4 km with 370 m of ascent. Open to affiliated and unaffiliated runners, TRA licensed under UK Athletics Rules, with chip timing and a minimum age of 17.

Join this long standing multi terrain team race in Cheshire covering approximately 9 miles. Run in groups of three through on and off road sections including the famous stairway to hell before enjoying post race social facilities.

Experience 51 miles of mountain and trail racing through Southern Snowdonia and Coed-y-Brenin forest. Technical terrain includes ascents of Cadair Idris and Rhinog Fach with full GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

A trail event on the Malvern Hills offering *27 miles* with about 5000 ft ascent or *15 miles* to Black Hill. Routes use tracks and paths, include staffed checkpoints with snacks, and finish at Colwall Village Hall.

Two self-navigating trail routes on 20 June 2026 finishing at Ludlow Castle, with mixed terrain through the Marches of England. Options include an approximately 30 mile ultra and a 14 to 15 mile half with parking and optional transport from..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Bristol with interval based running challenges. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats across 400m and 800m repetitions in this organized summer event for adults.

Challenge yourself on a scenic 10k trail run around the Lake Vyrnwy estate. The mixed-terrain course offers climbs with views and fast downhill sections, suitable for runners aged 16 and over. All finishers receive a medal.

The Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail run through the scenic Lake Vyrnwy estate. With varied terrain and climbs offering views, it finishes with a medal in a festival atmosphere.

Experience a scenic off road event featuring a 5 mile trail through local woodlands and a 2 km kids fun run. All races start and finish at Lymm High School with a track finish and medals for children.

A themed seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals and distance pins, aid stations with vegan options, free parking and a cafe nearby.

Lyme Midsummer Trail 10K is an evening trail race at National Trust Lyme in Disley on 23 June 2026. The one-lap course covers about 10K with 272 metres ascent, is fully marked and marshalled, and finishes near the Timber Yard with food vend..

Experience an evening trail run at The Valley in Evesham featuring a two lap 10 km course through the country park. This pet friendly event offers a simple racing format with water stations and onsite facilities.

A trail event on 24 June 2026 around the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and 5 km routes on mixed off road and tarmac terrain, with finisher medals, prizes, a 2 hour cut-off and on-site parking and refreshments.

Experience an exciting inflatable obstacle course in Cardiff with 5k and 10k options. Join as an individual or part of a group for a unique running event supporting Hospice of the Valleys.

Whaley Waltz is a 5.8 mile fell race in Whaley Bridge on 27 June 2026 with 274 m ascent, open to runners aged 16 and over. Registration and the finish are at Whaley Bridge Bowling Club and an entry fee of £12 applies.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 27 June 2026, run on marked reservoir loops with chip timing, marshals, an event village, post-race goodies and a bespoke medal.