Trail Running calendar near Pentrefoelas 2026-2027

Experience a trail race to the summit of Pen Y Fan the highest peak in South Wales. Choose between five or thirteen mile routes featuring chip timing and fully marshalled courses.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Event Overview The Dovedale Dipper is a trail event for runners and walkers set in the Peak District National Park. The event is based in the village of Hartington. Participants can choose from two distances, exploring the White Peak area...

Experience a 50 mile ultra marathon around the historic Epynt Way in Wales. This trail event offers 8,559 feet of elevation and scenic views of the Brecon Beacons without any time limits.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Experience an 8.8 km multi-terrain run through the scenic paths and country lanes surrounding historic Hopwood Hall in Greater Manchester. This limited capacity race features prizes for top individuals and teams.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Experience the heights of North East Wales with three distance options following the iconic Offas Dyke Path. This scenic challenge through the Clwydian Hills is open to both runners and walkers starting from Cilcain.

Race through the Peak District on a 10 km fell run with beautiful views over Manchester. This fully marshalled course features paths and a notable climb followed by a post race serving of chips at a local pub.

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Experience the relaunch of this Peak District fell race featuring a 5.5 mile route through local fields and lanes. Enjoy an off road course starting from Flagg village with a steady downhill finish.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Test your speed against a moving locomotive in the scenic landscape of Tywyn Mid Wales. With distances ranging from a toddler trot to a fourteen mile multi terrain course there is a race for every age group.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Run alongside the River Ribble through Preston's parklands. Choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distances on a scenic looped course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and refreshments.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

The Phoenix Afterglow is the final event in a 2026 summer series, held on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. Participants choose their own distance within a 7-hour window, with a finisher's medal for everyone. The event suppo..

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race is set for 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village. This TRA licensed event offers separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated participants.