Trail Running calendar near Pen-y-Pass 2026-2027

A multi stage mountain ultra across Wales offering a six day Full Dragon of 380 km and 16,400 m ascent plus two day and partial route options. Navigation is unmarked; organisers provide a paper map, GPX files and a safety GPS tracker.

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

A guided day running across all 15 Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, mountain guide and support vehicle are included and the event is run as a non competitive guided outing.

MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus on 12 September 2026 offers functional fitness races combining ten Xercises with running in 10x400m and 10x800m formats, available for Solo, Doubles and five person Relay teams for adults only.

A fell race near Pwllheli over a single 8 km route with 490 m of climb that takes in the three peaks of the Eifl. Entry on the day only costs £10 and the event is insured by the Welsh Fell Runners Association.

Raven 7 is an 11.25 km fell race with 445 m of ascent around Llanarmon yn lal, based at the Raven Inn. Entry is £5 on the day and the course is partially marked.

A sunset half marathon in the Clwydian Hills that climbs to Moel Famau, runs mostly on tracks and paths, includes snack stations and a community school finish, and accepts canicross entries.

Three waymarked walks of 12, 18 and 26 miles from Wistanstow Village Hall through the Shropshire Hills AONB, with checkpoint support, maps and a hot finish meal; places are limited and a waiting list operates.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

Defeat Delamere is a forest run on 13 September 2026 at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race. Entries include race packs, finisher medals, t-shirts and post race hydration.

A timed, lap-based event on a flat 5.3 km riverside circuit in Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit, with an all-day vegetarian aid station and a bespoke finisher's medal.

A multi distance triathlon in Llanberis combining lake swims, repeated open road bike laps and lake plus mountain runs on the Llanberis Path. Double and Triple entrants must use support crews for night and mountain sections.

A short beach race along Abersoch beach on 19 September 2026 that mixes hard and soft sand and several groynes. Finishers receive a zinc alloy medal and winners earn cash prizes including a course record bonus.

Ras Pedol Peris is an AL Welsh fell race in Eryri near Llanberis on 19 September 2026, visiting major summits including Snowdon. Two course options are offered: a full 28 km with 2600 m ascent and a half 14 km with 1350 m ascent.

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A multi day continuous 286 km mountain race across Wales with over 11,000 metres of ascent. Enter solo or in teams of three or six; the course links Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan with five supported checkpoints.

A 102 mile canal route around Manchester with 11 checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event has a 30 hour overall cut off, mandatory safety kit, qualifying criteria and buckle awards for finishers.

The Tower to Castle Ultra will take place in Blackpool on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 30 miles.

A Category B Medium fell run of 11.6 km with 425 m ascent around Glyn Ceiriog on 26 September 2026. Entry is £6 on the day and runners should expect to carry WFRA recommended kit while refreshments and changing facilities are available.

A fully waymarked sea to summit ultramarathon from Caernarfon Castle to Rhyd Ddu, covering 29 miles with about 5600 ft of ascent. Professional mountain safety and medical teams support runners and finisher medals form part of the Sea to Sum..