Trail Running calendar near Welshpool 2026-2027

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A short fell race on Fan Fawr covering 3.2 km with 305 m of climb, requiring experience and navigational skills. Entry is on the day only for £2; minimum age over 16 and junior races to be confirmed.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

A cross country race near Thorpe and Dovedale with a 4 3/4 mile main course featuring a Stepping Stones river crossing and a separate 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for U12s.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3100 feet of ascent plus a junior 3.25 km race for ages 11 and over. The lower route is marked but the upper fells are unmarked and require navigation and mountain awareness.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with inflatable obstacles, music zones and on course hydration. Children aged 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

A 55 km circular trail ultra across the Forest of Dean that follows a GPX navigation route through single track, riverside sections and ridges. Canicross has its own category and aid stations provide water, food and toilets.

The Tideswell Terminator is an 8.9 km trail race in Tideswell on 10 October. The hilly route gains 267 m, passes Peters Stone and Hay Cop, and finishes at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

Rivington Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon around Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 October 2026. Organised by Chorley Women FC, the race requires prior half marathon experience.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Experience a multi terrain race over Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill starting from the Aberystwyth Promenade. With distances for both seniors and juniors, runners face climbs on gravel, grass, and rocky paths with coastal views.

Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team aw..

An almost entirely off-road event around the Goyt Valley to Shining Tor, about 21.5 km with 760 m of climb, waymarked at junctions and requiring full fell kit; proceeds support Buxton Rotary.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with forest and lakeside trails, mostly flat with some inclines. Two distance options, on-course marshals, and facilities including parking, a café, and toilets.