Trail Running calendar near Powys 2025-2026

The Paddy Buckley Recce - Snowdon Range is a guided running event held in North Wales, covering a 20km section of the famous Paddy Buckley Round from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis. Participants tackle 1,900 meters of ascent over the Snowdon Range, offering a challenging and scenic mountain running..

The "May the Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. With entries limited to 200 for the main race, runners are encouraged to secure their spots earl..

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10-mile multi-terrain race set in the scenic Sirhowy Valley, featuring a challenging ascent of 1500ft to Machen Trig Point. Scheduled for May 4, 2025, the event welcomes participants aged 17 and over, with entry fees of £12 for UK Athletics registered runners and £14 for n..

The Kinder Downfall is a fell race held in the Peak District, taking place annually in early May. Covering approximately 9.6 miles with around 1,970 feet of ascent, the race starts from Hayfield Village Centre and includes a route passing the iconic Kinder Downfall waterfall. It is a popular event f..

The Sheinton Steeplechase is a popular cross-country running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable fell running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.3 km with a total ascent of 100 meters, making it an accessible challenge for runners. Par..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually in the village of Rainow, on the edge of the Peak District, UK. Covering a challenging 5-mile (8 km) hilly route with 751 feet of ascent, the course features scenic footpaths including White Nancy and the Kerridge Ridge. The event attracts..

The TEC Brecon Beacons will take place in Brecon on Saturday 10 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 53 kilometers.

The Eastnor Castle Backyard event, scheduled for May 10, 2025, features both solo and relay running options. Participants can choose between an 8-hour race covering 33.3 miles or a 12-hour race covering 50 miles, both set on a 4.167-mile course. Solo runners will start new laps on the hour, while re..

Cadair X is a challenging half marathon event organized by WESWIMRUN, set against the stunning backdrop of Cadair Idris in Wales. The route spans 13.1 miles, featuring a significant elevation gain of 1165 meters, and comprises 65% trail, 25% mountain path, and 10% tarmac. Participants will navigate..

The Afan Chase Trail Races, scheduled for May 10, 2025, offer an exhilarating trail running experience through the stunning Afan and Glyncorrwg forests. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring diverse terrains including forest paths and single tracks. The route..

The 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is an endurance running event taking place in Prestatyn, North Wales, on May 10-11, 2025. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can choose to walk, run, or alternat..

The Stroud Trails Event, scheduled for May 11, 2025, offers four challenging trail runs through the scenic Cotswold countryside. Participants can choose from a quarter marathon, half marathon, full marathon, or an ultra 40-mile loop, all featuring diverse terrain such as hills, woodland, common land..

The Caradoc Classic is a challenging fell running event held in Forest Glen, Wellington, Telford, UK. Covering a distance of 5.6 km (3.5 miles) with a total ascent of 268 meters (879 feet), it is part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Series. The race welcomes participants aged 15 and over, with junior..

The Severn Challenge is a demanding multi-day ultra marathon covering 218 miles along the River Severn from its source in Wales to the mouth in England. Spanning five stages over five days, participants traverse varied terrain, including riverside paths, fields, and overgrown sections, making it one..

The Hafren Ultra is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon that forms the first day of the MTC Severn Challenge. The race begins with a nearly four-mile mountain trek up Plynlimon, known as Wales' most dangerous mountain due to its boggy terrain. After reaching the source of the Severn River, pa..

The Hayfield May Queen is a village fell race held in mid-May as part of local festivities. Covering approximately 2.9 miles with 700 feet of ascent, the race starts at the Scout Hut and includes a climb to Lantern Pike. It is run under FRA rules, with entry on the day costing £5 for seniors and £1..

The Severn Plod Ultra is a 48-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting from the Mid Wales Art Centre and finishing in Shrewsbury. The route follows the River Severn, passing notable landmarks such as Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, and the Montgomery Canal Walk. Runners must maintain a mini..

The Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a renowned trail running event held in the rugged landscapes of North Wales. As part of the UTMB® World Series, it features challenging courses with distances ranging from 25 km to 168 km, including significant elevation gains up to 9,500 meters. The event attrac..

The Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting from Shrewsbury and ending in Worcester. The route follows the River Severn, passing through scenic landmarks and towns such as Atcham, Coalport, Bewdley, and Stourport. Runners enjoy a flat course with checkpoints offering veg..

The The Shindig in The Shire will take place in Corfton on Saturday 17 May 2025.