Trail Running calendar near Powys 2025-2026

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a challenging 45-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. Featuring 3,254 meters of ascent, the mountain trail course includes iconic landmarks such as Heather Terrace on Tryfan, the summit..

The Battle of the Borders is a trail running event held in the Shropshire Hills, offering participants a choice between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles). The race takes place in the scenic National Trust area of Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. The course is a s..

The Across Wales Walk is a classic challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. Participants walk or run a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting at Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. The cour..

The Groovy Kinder Love is a challenging fell running event held in Hayfield, UK, starting from the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane. It features two race options: the Groovy Kinder Love, a 24.5 km (15.2 miles) course with 1290 meters of ascent, and the shorter Groovy Baby Love, covering 16 km (9.9 mi..

RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky 53k & 25k Trail Races, a brand-new RunThrough event set in Snowdonia, takes place on Saturday, 6 September 2025 in Barmouth. Runners can choose between 25k and 53k trail distances, designed to challenge participants on scenic routes with amazing views. The course is mars..

The RIDUM 2025 is a 30-mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales, near Caerphilly. The route climbs 4,252 feet through lanes, trails and woodland, with ridge-top views and Mynydd Machen (362m) as the high point. Expect a friendly Pegasus atmosphere, with three checkpoint..

Lone Wolf Birmingham 2025 is a unique ultra-endurance running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley. The race features a challenging 7.1km loop through undulating forest trails, set in the scenic woodlands of Wyre Forest. Participants run one loop every hour on the hour for 24 hours, needi..

The 2 Hillforts Hill Race is an exciting running event set to take place in 2024, starting and finishing at Plas Dolben Farm in Llangynhafal. Participants will tackle a challenging course that spans just under 9 miles, featuring a significant ascent of 2500 feet as it navigates the scenic Hillforts..

Sandstone Trail Half is Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru’s trail race along the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. The event replaces the former Sandstone Trail Races and runs as a point-to-point from Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park to the Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. The route is marked by yellow S..

The Woodchester Trail Challenge is a demanding, approximately eight-mile trail race held in Woodchester Park, Gloucestershire (postcode GL10 3TS). Designed for experienced trail runners, the course features hilly woodland tracks and must be completed within a 2.5-hour cutoff. The event offers compet..

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race is a challenging 30.5 km (19-mile) fell running event held in Church Stretton, UK, organized by Telford Athletic Club. Featuring a total ascent of 1357 meters, the race route includes summits such as Pole Bank, The Ragleth, Caer Caradoc, The Lawley, and The Long Mynd...

The Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend 2025 is a trail running event held in the Nantlle Valley within Snowdonia National Park, UK. Hosted by Running Adventures, the weekend focuses on advanced trail runners aiming to enhance their mountain running skills and safety knowledge. Participants experience..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all abilities from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and..

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular, friendly walking event held in Southwest Shropshire, starting from Wistanstow Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natura..

Defeat Delamere is a running event held at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a scenic and challenging route through the forest with extended downhill stretches and straightaways, enco..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, takes place near Crickhowell in the scenic Black Mountains, Powys, UK. This endurance event features a 4.2-mile loop combining equal parts trail and tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allo..

The Cotswold Way Century is a challenging 102-mile non-stop trail running event held along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Bath in Gloucestershire, UK. Participants navigate a hilly course featuring a mix of hard stone tracks, grassy paths, ploughed fields, and some road sec..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, South Wales. Offering four route options—Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m)—the course features a mix of hard-packed gravel trails an..

The Abersoch Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held in the charming seaside village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales. The course primarily follows roads through the villages of Llanengan, Llangian, and Sarn Bach, culminating in an exhilarating final kilometer along Abersoch Beac..

The Cotswold Half Way is a challenging 47-mile non-stop trail running event held along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail in Gloucestershire, England. Starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Painswick, the race follows public rights of way with varied terrain including hilly sections, ston..