Trail Running calendar near Powys 2025-2026

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.

Take on the Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon, a scenic way marked trail loop through ancient woodland starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. Organised by the local Rotary Club, it is chip timed and supports charity.

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell for scenic trail runs of around 7 km or 13.5 km with small group wave starts. Finish in the brewery tap room with a beer and a classic Bakewell pudding.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

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..

Take on a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, mostly traffic free and featuring canal towpaths and a compulsory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of four f..

Join a guided recce of the iconic Paddy Buckley leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig in Snowdonia, covering 16 km with 1,245 m of ascent. Small groups led by experienced mountain leaders deliver a scenic, challenging day on classic Welsh pe..

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.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon will take place in Aberdyfi on Saturday 4 April 2026.

Join a scenic trail run around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026 with 10K and half marathon options on undulating paths around the reservoir. Finish in the lively event village with food, freebies and a focus on sustainability.

Inaugural BOWUM on 4 April 2026 from Monmouth: a 30 mile circular ultra across the Borderlands of Wales. Mostly trail, with scenic castle views on parts of the Three Castles Walk and Offa's Dyke Path, three manned checkpoints and a finisher..

Run the iconic Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 with beach out and back routes from 5k to a 32.8 mile ultra. Expect a scenic tidal course with bespoke finisher medals and trophies for top runners.

Enjoy a scenic, multi terrain loop around Chasewater Reservoir this Easter with friendly marshals, bespoke medals and optional costume fun. Distances from junior runs to 20k make it perfect for families and club runners alike.

Run the Summit 2 Sea off road half marathon along the Offa's Dyke Trail from Moel y Parc to Prestatyn beach. About 13.8 miles of rewarding climbs and a big descent to sea level with stunning views and a real sense of adventure.

Take on the Llangollen Fell Race on 12 April 2026 with three scenic but testing routes from 5 miles to 28 km across the North Wales hills. Race HQ serves tea, coffee and cakes and entry is open in advance or on the day.