Trail Running calendar near Powys 2025-2026

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

Explore the Peak District from Bakewell Showground with Maverick Race's Maverick Peak District Trail on 30 May 2026. Choose 6 km, 10 km or 28 km routes across moorland, river valleys and Pennine paths for panoramic views and pure trail runn..

Celebrate Rocky at 50 with a scenic Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, choosing laps to suit any distance from 3 km to an ultra. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag, plus park views and on course refreshments.

Tatton Park Wild Trail Runs at Tatton Park, Knutsford on 31 May 2026 offer scenic multi terrain routes of 5km, 10km and half marathon. Live timing, finisher medal and Wild Deer goodies await and one well controlled dog per runner is welcome..

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser on 6 June 2026 for scenic laps from The Unicorn Inn across the Ironbridge and along the Silkin Way. Choose 8 mile, 16 mile or marathon options and embrace the fun of fancy dress with top hats and tiaras..

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Midnight Mountain Marathon in Brecon Beacons lets runners start in daylight and finish under stars while crossing iconic summits like Pen Y Fan. Pick marathon, half or bergen entries and collect a finisher medal plus a warming mug of tea.

Take on the Passing Clouds fell race in the Peak District on Sun 7 Jun 2026, a scenic but testing 15.7 km trail with 565 m of climb around Tittesworth Reservoir. Entry on the day from £9 for members, parking charges apply.

Join the Calton Crawl on Tue 9 Jun 2026 in the Peak District for an energetic 8.5 km trail run with 244 m of climb, offering great views and a proper challenge. Friendly village hall base and day entries welcome for a low cost event.

Tackle the Boar's Head fell race in the Peak District on Wed 10 Jun 2026. This BM 8 mile course climbs 402 m from the Boar's Head Hotel, welcomes teams and on the day entries for £5; entrants must be 18 or older.

Tackle the Walsh Two Lads fell race in Horwich on Thu 11 Jun 2026, a lively 5.2 mile loop through the South Pennines with roughly 900 feet of climb. Expect rugged trails, friendly competition and a cash prize for any new course record.

Take on the scenic, multi terrain 11.2 km Gnosall 10K ish on 13 June, a chip timed, fully marshalled race across towpaths, woodland and fields. Family friendly fun runs, tech tees and post race goodies make it perfect for all abilities.

Offa's Dyke 15 returns to Hay on Wye on Saturday 13 June 2026, offering a scenic 15 mile challenge with individual and relay entries. With roots from 1977 and a popular 2015 relaunch, this classic race is staged by Tempo Events.

Challenge yourself across the iconic Welsh 3000s in Snowdonia on a guided, non competitive ultra that covers all 15 peaks, about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Qualified mountain leaders, transport, support vehicle and food stations make t..

Join a guided mountain run on the Snowdon Range on 14 June 2026, covering 20 km with 1,900 m of ascent between Beddgelert Forest and Llanberis. Small groups led by qualified mountain leaders offer a focused recce of one leg of the Paddy Buc..

Tackle a scenic 7.3 km Peak District fell race with about 190 m of climb, sharp uphills, riverside running and a dramatic tunnel finish at Millers Dale. Pre entry only with chip timing makes this a fast, well organised challenge.

Ultra Wales is an epic 51 mile mountain and trail race around Coed y Brenin in Southern Snowdonia, climbing 2,898 m and taking in peaks like Cadair Idris. Limited to 500 runners with a 20 hour cutoff and live GPS tracking.

Run the Malvern Midsummer Marathon on 20 June 2026, choosing 27 mile or 15 mile routes across the scenic Malvern Hills with rewarding ridge views and stiff climbs. Organised by LDWA Heart Of England, the event features checkpoints, a hot fi..