Trail Running calendar near Welshpool 2025-2026

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Take on the Stuart Learmouth Memorial Undulator in Wirksworth, Derbyshire on 27 September, a scenic but testing 13.7 km fell race with 457 m ascent across quarries, trails and Harborough Rocks. Pre entry only, bring your own cup.

A challenging 10 km uphill only race from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, finishing above 550 m with sweeping hilltop views. Open to walkers and hill runners, it pairs a tough ascent with a memorable mountain finish.

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

Tackle a stunning 32 mile loop through the Cambrian Mountains, with lake views, forest tracks and fully marked, supported trails. Limited to 100 runners, a festival weekend at Camp Plas offers camping, live music and post race food.

Join the Cannock Chase Running Festival on 11 October 2026 at Concert Field, Birches Valley for scenic forest runs across half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timing, themed medals, free photos and a lively event village.

Take on Twin Peaks and Ras Consti in Aberystwyth for a coastal trail that climbs Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill. Senior race is 11.7 km with great views and junior races welcome ages 7 to 15.

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a choice of Half Marathon or 10K on reservoir loops. Celebrate at the event village with a themed medal, water and festival goodies and GPX files to preview the course.

Run Amberaid 30 or Petit Raid 20 on 17 October 2026, a figure of eight through the Amber Valley's scenic trails. Expect undulating climbs, self navigation via GPX and route notes, and a finisher medal for all who complete the course.

Run scenic trails at Loggerheads Country Park with Loggerheads Autumn Trails, featuring 6 km, 12 km and canicross options for all abilities. Family friendly, fully marked routes and no time limits make for a relaxed autumn run.

Tackle the Brenig Way 50 km trail, a scenic endurance run from Corwen to the dam at Llyn Brenig through forests, riverside paths and technical climbs. Electronically timed with GPS trackers and aid stations, it is a rugged yet well supporte..

Blaze the Biblins is a lively 6 miles trail race through ancient woodland, riverside paths and historic ironworks, featuring climbs and technical single track. Enjoy prizes, a memento and post race tea and cake; entries are limited.

Halloween 7in7 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye offers seven consecutive days of off road laps through vineyards and a hill, with distances from 5k to ultra. Walk or run any day or go virtual and collect seven themed medals.

Join the Witches Whisk at Pengethley Manor for a spooky Halloween trail across 2.5 km laps through vineyards and rolling offroad terrain. Pick 5k to ultra distances, ideal for runners or walkers after a fun seasonal challenge.

Celebrate Halloween at Pengethley Manor with the Scary Scamper, an offroad multi lap course winding through vineyards and hill sections on the manor grounds. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers with a 7 hour time limit.

Creepy Crawl on 21 October 2026 at Pengethley Manor offers 5k to ultra distances on a challenging off road loop through hills and two vineyards. Ideal for runners and walkers craving a scenic, gritty test of endurance.

Join the Ghostly Gallop at Pengethley Manor on 22 October 2026 for a spooky offroad challenge through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose distances from 5k to ultra with in person or virtual entries and Halloween themed medals.

Take on distances from 5k to ultra on an off road, multi lap course set inside the grounds of Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye. Each 2.5k lap includes a hill and rolling vineyard terrain, welcoming runners and walkers.