Trail Running calendar near Ruthin 2026-2027

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

A long distance mountain trail event across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains with four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine waymarks and GPS traces and include staffed checkpoints and a compulsory mountain kit list.

This long-standing fell race offers a 4.3-mile Halloween challenge between two pubs. Costumes are encouraged, and the event features staggered starts for different junior and senior age groups. It’s a classic, community-oriented race in its..

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A 6-hour lapped trail endurance event set in the beautiful wooded valley of Linacre Reservoir. Runners aim to complete as many 4.6km laps as possible on marked trails. Every finisher gets a medal, with prizes for the top male and female lap..

Explore the Amber Valley on the edge of the Peak District. Choose the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both starting from Ashover. The scenic figure-of-eight route features hills, woodland trails, and expansive views.

Run through the scenic pine forests and along the coastal trails of Anglesey's Newborough Forest. This well-marked half marathon and 10k offer panoramic views of Snowdonia. Friendly marshals and a bespoke finisher's memento await at the fin..

Enjoy a 5 mile trail through scenic Sankey Valley Park in St Helens on Sunday 1 November 2026, with compact but sometimes muddy terrain and marshals on course. Runners must be 15 or older and all finishers get a goody bag memento.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

A 6 mile out and back fell race with 1900 feet of ascent around Rhobell Fawr, starting and finishing at Llanfachreth village hall. It opens the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series and requires full WFRA kit and fell shoes.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

A trail running event on the Bolton Abbey Estate offering a 2.4 mile family run, 10K, 10 mile and half marathon, with free parking and fundraising for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Finishers receive a medal made from estate wood.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..

Join Leg It Round Lathkil on 8 November 2026 for a scenic 11.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb from Lathkil Hotel near Bakewell. Entry on the day and all proceeds go to Children in Need; wash shoes for biosecurity.

A 9.3 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 across Wadsworth moors with varied, sometimes muddy terrain. The route is partially flagged and the event requires FRA mandatory kit and map and compass navigation.

Trail runs around the lakes and woodland of Rother Valley Country Park offering 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon with live chip timing, finisher medals and post-race refreshments.

Held in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor on 14-15 November 2026, Slate Trail Ultra offers two trail races of 147 km and 80 km along the Snowdonia Slate Trail with substantial elevation gain and organised aid stations.

A guided *55 km* trail run on Anglesey taking in three high points and over 2000 m of ascent, split into five supported sections with guides, checkpoints and a wooden medal and certificate for finishers.