Trail Running calendar near Powys 2026-2027

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike connecting six historic villages around Bury. The scenic route on trails starts at Burrs Country Park, with support guides and checkpoints along the way. Participants receive a finisher's ga..

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

A waymarked, officially measured half marathon through Forest of Dean trails starting and finishing at Speech House. Organised by the Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, the event features chip and gun timing, championship status and p..

Take on the Red Warrior multi terrain races at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026, with 5K, 10K and 20K routes for solo runners and canicross teams. Expect varied trails, friendly vibes and a great day out for competitors and their dogs a..

Trail races of 7 km and 13.5 km around Bakewell in the Peak District on 22 March 2026. Waymarked routes with small group waved starts, kit requirements for the long course, finish at Thornbridge Brewery with beer and Bakewell pudding.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Llanberis to Ogwen Valley leg across the Glyders in Snowdonia. The 15 km route gains 1,830 m and is run in small groups with Mountain Leader qualified guides.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig across the Carneddau. The 16 km route gains 1,245 m and is led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified runners who can offer route advice.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Run scenic trails around Horwich at Curley's 5 km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, organised by Winter Hill Runners. Friendly and fast paced, entries are available on the day making it perfect for casual runners and trail lovers.

A 50 mile trail race on Good Friday 3 April 2026 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail. The event features six checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 14 hour cut off and limited entry; 2026 places are sold out.

A tough trail half marathon in Aberdyfi with 850 meters of climbing. The scenic route runs through the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and along the Wales Coast Path. It's a UTMB Index Race for the 20K category.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 4 April 2026 offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, marshals and an event village with food and partner giveaways.

The BOWUM is a 30-mile ultramarathon exploring the historic Welsh borderlands. The circular route from Monmouth passes three ancient castles and features a mix of trail and road. This inaugural event offers supported checkpoints and encoura..

A Category B short fell race of about 5.2 km with 213 m of ascent in Horwich on 4 April 2026. The route climbs to Rivington Pike and returns; pre entry and day entry are available and junior races are organised for multiple age groups.

A fully guided and supported 42.4 mile trail run from Pentrefoelas to Bodfari with 5,325 ft of ascent, six staffed sections with checkpoints, food and first aid, and a wooden medal and certificate on completion.