Trail Running calendar near Rhyd-Ddu 2026-2027

A night trail in Llangollen covering 8 km and 5 mi with 244 m of climb. The route is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.

A pre-Christmas trail on Moel Famau starting and finishing at Bwlch Penbarras, with a mystery route of 6 to 12 km revealed during the race and a Canicross event before the main pack. Finishers receive a mince pie and a festive medal.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A Boxing Day fell event at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterley, covering 4.8 km with 244 m climb. Partially marked course with limited experience required; online entries for recorded times and proceeds go to Severn Hospice.

Trail runs along the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington on Sunday 27 December 2026. Two distances are offered: an around 30 mile multi terrain ultra and a half that follows the final section starting at Riverside Inn, Aymestrey.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

A night trail at Rivington with a UFO themed final round of the Petzl Night Runner Series. Offers a 10k and a Half Marathon plus a free 1k kids event, reflective course and head torch required.

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..

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.

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..

A coastal 10 km on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing beside the Mirror Ball, timed with the tides. Event HQ on South Promenade handles number collection and baggage, with a water station at 5 km and medical cover on course.

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.

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.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A five mile trail race at Clock Face Country Park on Sunday 9 May 2027 held in memory of Chris Lam. Organised by Widnes Running Club with chip timing, podium prizes for men and women and an age minimum of 15.

Trail running along the Heart of Wales Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, offered in three distances. The event is scheduled for Saturday 29 May 2027 and entries open 1 June 2026.

A skyrunning mountain event in Eryri's Ogwen Valley on 31 July 2027 from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig. Three distances 40K, 25K and 15K run on marked technical trails with on course support and chip timing.

A single day ultra of about 35.5 miles from Wigan to Tarporley that forms Day 4 of the MTC Albion end to end of England. The field is limited, entrants receive tracking devices, and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.