Trail Running calendar near Powys 2025-2026

Ultra Wales 50 is a 51 mile trail through Southern Snowdonia from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, taking in rugged peaks and coastal views. Expect big climbs, wild scenery and a 20 hour cut off for a true mountain challenge.

Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail/multiterrain running event on the Lake Vyrnwy Estate near Llanwddyn, Powys. The 10-kilometre route traverses private land on the estate and is not advertised to respect landowner wishes, offering lake views with a..

Event overview The Lake Vyrnwy event is a trail, multi-terrain race of approximately 10k set around the Lake Vyrnwy estate. The route stays on private land in Llanwddyn and includes a mix of fast footpaths, grass, stony sections and short s..

Enjoy scenic, undulating trail running around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option on Saturday 27 June 2026. Expect chip timing, free photos, post race goodies and a themed medal to celebrate your finish.

Event overview The Whaley Waltz is a fell race held as part of the annual Whaley Bridge Carnival. It takes place on the final Saturday in June and is organised by Goyt Valley Striders. The course is listed as a British fell race of 5.8M (9...

Tackle the Welsh 3000s on a guided non competitive mountain run across Snowdonia's 15 peaks, including Crib Goch. About 50 km with 4,000 m ascent, led by qualified guides with transport, support vehicle and food stops for seasoned runners.

Event details The event takes place on 28 June 2026 in Llanberis, North Wales (LL55 4HA). Entries open on 17 September 2025 and close on 26 June 2026. The minimum age is 18 or older. The published entry fee is £65. Entry requires a SiEntrie..

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

The PIGUM 2026 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging trail run features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking participants over mountain peaks and scenic trails, including the ic..

Run from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along scenic canal towpaths, a mostly flat point to point course that includes the 360 metre Coseley Tunnel. Chip timed with wave starts and a finish area T shirt and medal.

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

Event details The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Peak District with a Bakewell basecamp on 4-5 July 2026. The event offers multiple route options in a figure-of-8 layout that start and finish at Bakewell basecamp...

Lyme Half Marathon is a trail-based half marathon held at Lyme National Trust, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire. The stunning, challenging course starts and finishes in Lyme’s grounds and offers incredible views. Runners follow the Gritstone Tra..

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

Run the Severn from source to sea in a five day, approximately 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way. Split into five stages with finisher medals that form a jigsaw, this challenging route rewards navigation skills and grit.

Tackle a 27 mile mountain route from Rhyd y benwch to Maesmawr via Plynlimon on 8 July 2026. Rugged trails, river source views and a challenging point to point course make this a memorable test for experienced trail runners.

Run 48 miles from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026 at the 10th MTC Severn Plod Ultra. Supportive checkpoints offer vegan and gluten free options while scenic countryside and a bespoke finisher medal await.

Take on the scenic 59 mile Severn Path ultra from Shrewsbury to Worcester on 10 July 2026. Rivers, varied trails, four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free food, and a bespoke medal and MTC head visor await finishers.

Take on the scenic 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse on 11 July 2026. Enjoy a mostly flat route, four checkpoints and a bespoke medal and MTC head visor for finishers.

Explore the Black Mountains from Longtown Herefordshire on 11 July 2026 with distances from 13 miles to a 50 mile ultra across scenic trails. Self navigation with GPX, checkpoints, food and medical cover provide strong support.