Trail Running calendar near Pistyll 2026-2027

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 two hour night navigation event near Rosebush featuring a *16 km* woodland route with 660 m climb, a pre-marked map, compulsory kit and required navigation experience. Entry is online with a £10 fee.

A looped multi terrain **5k** from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, mixing minor roads and public footpaths. The race is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

Nighttime running from Dublin Castle with a 62 km mountain and road Challenge to Glenmalure and a 25 km Pursuit to Kippure.

Winter mountain race around Yr Wyddfa on 23/01/2027 with full 43.5 km and half 24 km options plus relay and pair formats.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, TRA licensing and 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.

A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.

A 32 miles ultramarathon from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, with aid stations, finishers plate, and a minimum age of 20.

Trail races in the Cambrian Mountains offering 25 km Half Ultra and 10 km options plus junior races. Routes are waymarked, include feed stations, and the event supports local charities.

A trail running event in Bray, County Wicklow featuring a 10 km course on forest tracks instead of tarmac. Scheduled for 3 April 2027, it is open to participants aged 16 years and above and is part of the Gaelforce 10K trilogy.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off.

A women only trail ultra in Laragh, Co. Wicklow with 56 km and 24 km routes along St Kevin's Way to Hollywood. The event includes on route toilets with period products, a fully marked course and no cut off times.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

Trail running at Delamere Forest on April 25 2027 with 10K, 21K and 42K routes through forest, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Routes are marked, a GPX file is provided, and an event village offers food and finish line goodies.

An endurance event in Llandegla Forest featuring repeated approximately 5.33 km forestry laps on the hour until one runner remains.

A 24 hour ultra from Prestatyn along the Offa's Dyke Path where solo runners and teams aim to reach the furthest south point in the allotted time. Six staffed checkpoints, GPS tracking and a mandatory kit list support participants.