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

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A Boxing Day fell event at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterley, covering 4.8 km with 244 m climb. Partially marked course with limited experience required; online entries for recorded times and proceeds go to Severn Hospice.

A winter trail running event on the Mortimer Trail offering a roughly 30 mile Ultra from Ludlow Castle and a Croft Half from Aymestrey. The route crosses forests, limestone tops and gentle pastures between Ludlow and Kington.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

Timed laps along a flat riverside towpath at Hardy Farm with flexible distances and a pick your own medal. A vegetarian aid station runs all day and the first 90 participants receive a microfibre towel.

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

A 5k multi terrain loop from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin. The route mixes minor roads and trails, is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A night trail event at Rivington with 10k and Half Marathon distances under a close encounters theme. Courses are marked with reflective signs so runners use head torches to navigate rough, muddy terrain.

The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, covering 849 m of ascent with seven checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and has a 17 hour cut off.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2027 offering 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain, riverside paths and a staircase section add distinctive challenges.

Trail running and canicross at the private Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham, with approx 5k and 10k routes, varied terrain, parking and awards for top finishers. Minimum ages apply and a charity partner is involved.

The Take the Fell will take place in Bleasdale on Sunday 7 March 2027. You can run between 10 and 20 kilometers.

A 32 miles point to point ultra from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, featuring mixed terrain, two aid stations and finishers plates and goodies.

Two Crosses is an East Lancashire LDWA challenge event scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is part of the group’s programme of LDWA challenge events, which are normally between 20 and 100 miles and have a defined time limit.

Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.

A running event in Lytham on 14 March 2027 with a 5.24 mile coastal loop along the Ribble estuary. Competitors may complete as many laps as they wish within a six hour limit and receive an official time and a finisher medal.

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km circuits on mixed terrain. Single day and combined weekend options record laps, total distance and time.