Trail Running calendar near Welshpool 2026-2027

Explore the rugged Welsh landscapes at the RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky trail races. Choose from 12k, 25k, or 54k distances on a route from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris summit. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, and free race photos.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Experience a legendary six day ultra running journey across the rugged mountain spine of Wales. Navigate unmarked terrain from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle in this world renowned test of mountain resilience.

Experience a guided 50 km journey across the 15 peaks of Snowdonia reaching over 3000 feet. This non competitive event features expert mountain leaders support vehicles and premium hot food stations for a complete mountain challenge.

Ultra X England offers multi-day trail races in the Peak District each September, with distances from 12km to 110km. It's a UTMB Index event featuring fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Great British Slam challenge.

Event Overview The Nine Edges Challenge is a 20-mile off-road route with approximately 900 metres of elevation gain. The course goes across high moorlands and gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge in the Pe..

Explore the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a 12, 18, or 26 mile route starting in Wistanstow. Enjoy a friendly event through Clun and Bishop's Castle with full support and a hot meal at the finish.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

A 10K autumn trail run through the colourful Yarrow Valley. The one-lap route features woodland paths, riverside trails, and crossings of the River Yarrow. It starts and finishes at the Flaming Grill Pub, with a custom medal for every finis..

Take on the Peak District Challenge, an overnight then Saturday walking and running event from Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles for teams or experienced solo runners. Follow GPX routes, enjoy checkpoints, Mountain Leaders and..

Brutal Extreme Triathlons in Llanberis, North Wales challenge athletes with a lake swim, tough open road bike laps and a final climb of Snowdon via the Llanberis Path. Enter solo or as a relay team and test your limits on wild terrain.

Race 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This licensed continuous trail challenge runs under UK Athletics and TRA rules.

Celebrate four decades of the High Peak 40 with this 40 mile ultramarathon in Buxton. Runners will navigate a mix of trails and roads within a fourteen hour time limit.

Run along the scenic Llyn Peninsula on a road course that finishes with a spectacular kilometer on Abersoch Beach. The event features chip timing, a beachside finish area with music and a bar, and finisher medals. It's part of the Abersoch..

Embark on a non stop 102 mile trail race from Chipping Campden to Bath. Follow the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail through historic villages and rolling hills within a 32 hour time limit.

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along the historic Tissington Trail. This traffic free course features a gentle downhill gradient and stunning views across the Derbyshire Dales.

Take on the scenic Bollington 3 Peaks fell race in the Peak District on Sat 19 Sep 2026, a 9 km course with 370 m climb. Pre entry only, entry includes food and a pint from Bolly Brewery.

Gather a team for this unique relay in Uppermill that combines two 3 mile road legs with two 2.5 mile fell legs across Saddleworth Moor. It is the perfect opportunity for road and fell runners to compete together.