Trail Running calendar near Powys 2026-2027

A muddy, hilly cross-country event around May Hill in Gloucestershire on 30–31 January 2027, offering a main 7–9 mile route, a longer 14–15 mile Mayhem option, and a canicross category.

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra on 6 February 2027 uses a 4.2 mile loop split between trail and tarmac. Medals are awarded at 32 miles and the final runner remaining receives a trophy.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. Experience vineyard trails with a seven hour time limit and unique medal options for individuals or pairs.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cutoff. The route links the Sandstone Trail and North Cheshire Way and is licensed by the Trail Running Assoc..

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with lap counting for half marathon, marathon and ultra. Finishers receive a medal and a goody bag, with vegan options available.

Marked trail runs in the Black Mountains from Crickhowell, Powys, with 10, 20 and 40 mile options, stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and cut off times of 5, 8 and 16 hours respectively.

Trail running at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 with 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain includes riverside paths, rocky sections and a stair climb of 110 steps.

Two Crosses Circuit is a challenge event organised by East Lancashire LDWA, next scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is listed as an LDWA challenge event and falls within the association's usual challenge event framework of 20 to 100 miles.

A 50 km self navigating trail run based in Hayfield, following Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 metres of ascent. The event offers a flexible start window, on course support, GPX navigation files and finishers eco..

An 18 km Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 m ascent, flexible start window and self-navigation using official finger posts. On-course snacks, HQ refreshments and finishers' eco-medals are provided.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3,100 feet of ascent and the final event in the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series. A junior race covers 3.25 km with 150 m ascent and a minimum age of 11. Parts of the upper course are unmarked and may r..

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km laps on mixed terrain. Options include Saturday, Sunday or both days with combined results for those who run the double.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A supported 50 mile trail event from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail and canals, with six checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 14 hour cut off. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and requires prior m..

A spring half marathon through way marked forest trails around Speech House Hotel with timed chip bibs, three water stations and medical cover; organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity and selected for national trail championsh..

Participate in a multi terrain run around Trawsfynydd lake in the Eryri National Park. This charity event supports the local search and rescue team and offers a course featuring mixed tarmac and trail paths.

Trail races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell with a half marathon and a 10k on Saturday and Sunday in April. The course follows a former railway line through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with route maps available.

Beach races at Pendine Sands on 11 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on a firm, measured out and back sand course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and trophies are awarded to category winners.

A 13.8 mile off road half marathon from the summit of Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The hilly route includes about 2,450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing.

SheUltra on 17 April 2027 is a 50 km event in Pwllheli, UK. Entries list a £66 fee plus 6 percent booking charge; the event requires mandatory kit, medical fitness, and operates a strict no-crew no-pacers policy.