Trail Running calendar near Rhayader 2026-2027

A 7 km fell race with 365 m of ascent in Machen on 31 August 2026. The route runs on steep, loose terrain so trail or fell shoes are recommended and entry is on the day with a £7 fee and age limit over 18.

A 7.4 km mountain race with 380 m ascent in the Clwydian Range, held during the Cilcain Show. It includes senior inter-regional and North Wales regional championships, junior races with free entry, and on-site facilities.

Coastal ultra events on Anglesey offering a 130-mile clockwise island circumnavigation and a separate ~47-mile coastal route along the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

A 102 mile self navigation ultramarathon across Snowdonia Eryri with 5,172 m of ascent, 11 checkpoints and a 42 hour cut off. Entrants need prior 50 mile ultramarathon experience, mandatory mountain kit and GPS tracking.

A 45 mile mountain ultramarathon around Snowdonia based at Betws y Coed with ridge trails, five staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entry for 2026 is full and participants must meet qualifying criteria and carry mandatory mountain ki..

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Trail-style races through Westonbirt Arboretum offering Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 Mile fun run across September and February events.

Trail races from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris across coastal, forest and mountain terrain, offered in three distances with marked routes, GPX files, marshals, chip timing and post-race refreshments.

A linear 45 mile walk or run across Wales from Anchor Bridge to Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth, including Plynlimon at 2467 ft. The event has an 18 hour limit and a weekend package with accommodation, transport and route support included.

A two day ultra following the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entrants must be over 20 and meet a 36 hour cutoff; duo tickets and pre race support are available.

A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.

A 19 mile fell race around Church Stretton with multiple summits, unmarked sections and required navigation; minimum age 19.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km through the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury on 06 Sep 2026. Routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and a post-race BBQ, with proceeds supporting the school.

A single hill fell race over a classic horseshoe route to Waun Fach covering 11.2 km and 610 m ascent, based at Dinas Castle Inn with marshals, first aid cover and a maprun variant for solo or paired efforts.

A community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles (16 km) along the canal towpath and local footpaths. The course is predominantly flat and includes marshals, an aid station and a GPX route file.