Trail Running calendar near Powys 2025-2026

Moel Famau 24 is a unique 12- or 24-hour endurance event held on the iconic Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau, featuring a challenging 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap. Participants, including solo runners and teams, aim to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Wales, offering four distances: 10km, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The course features stunning panoramic views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beacons, with varied terrain in..

The Wild Wolf of Radnor is a 10-mile trail race set in the stunning Radnor Forest in Mid Wales, an area steeped in local legend as the site where the last wolf of Wales was shot. The course features diverse terrains including forestry roads, open moorland, and muddy, tree-lined single tracks. Runner..

The Beast of Bryn is a challenging trail running event held in Bryn, Port Talbot, South Wales, organized by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG). Set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, the race offers two distances: a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) route with 288 meters of climb and a longer 10.5-mile (17 km) co..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a 5.5-mile fell race held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The event features a scenic off-road course that winds through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton. The route includes a steady downhill s..

The Crickhowell 10km is a scenic running event held near Crickhowell, Wales, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The race features a flat, out-and-back course along the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, starting and finishing at Llangattock, with a turnaround point at Gilwern. Designed for runners..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging non-stop ultramarathon held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the 130-mile towpath course offers scenic views throug..

Run Winchcombe is a family-friendly running event held at the historic Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe. It offers three race distances: a 1k for children under 11, a 5k for ages 11 and over, and a 10k for participants 16 and older. The courses feature scenic routes around the castle grounds, including..

The Pershore Plum 10k is a chip-timed, multi-terrain flat 10-kilometer race held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Starting at Pershore Leisure Centre, the course runs through the town’s High Street, crosses the river, and winds through the surrounding countryside near Wick before finishing in Abbey Park..

Ring O' Fire is a coastal ultra marathon event held on the island of Ynys Môn, featuring challenging endurance races such as the Ring O’ Fire 130 and the Firelighter 50. These races offer participants the ultimate coastal endurance challenge, traversing scenic and rugged coastal terrain. The event e..

Saturn Running's "Will Run For Ice Cream" event takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run or walk as many laps as they wish on a well-maintained 4.37-mile (7km) loop, with shorter options for younger runners...

RunThrough UK's Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k takes place at Carsington Water, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The event offers two trail-based distances: a Half Marathon and a 10K. Runners enjoy an undulating course on trail paths around the reservoir, with the Half Marathon an out-and-back se..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. Held at Burrs Country Park, the mostly trail-based course passes through country parks and along waterways, offeri..

The Ross on Wye 10K Riverbank Run is a popular running event held in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, featuring chip-timed 10K and 5K races along with a family fun run. The course is flat and multi-terrain, running alongside the scenic River Wye, incorporating river paths with grass and mud sections. The..

The Dragon’s Back Race is a legendary multi-stage ultra running event tracing Wales’ spine, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Over six days participants cover about 380 km with around 16,400 m of ascent, tackling rugged mountains and remote valleys. The format is staged, emphasizing endurance, gr..

The Dee Way 120 is a challenging ultra-distance trail race following nearly the entire 120-mile course of the River Dee from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn in North Wales. The route traverses diverse and scenic landscapes, including valleys, historic villages, and coastal paths, offering breathtaking view..

The Great Longstone Chase is a popular fell race held in the heart of the Peak District, offering a scenic and challenging end-of-summer run. The course covers 7.7 km (4.8 miles) with a 290m (950 feet) climb, starting with a gentle ascent onto Longstone Edge, followed by moorland, woodland, fields,..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56, run by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, is a 56-mile circular endurance event starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. Held on the first full weekend in September, it attracts hikers and ultra-runners who tackle a fully unmarked course laid along a mix of public foo..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, featuring 5,788 meters of ascent across stunning mountainous terrain. The race starts and finishes in Betws-y-Coed and includes 10 well-supported checkpoints offering refreshments and medical aid...