Trail Running calendar near Welshpool 2025-2026

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra Winter sends runners on a scenic 4.17 mile loop in the Black Mountains, blending trail and tarmac with a touch of climbing. Complete a loop each hour; reach 32 miles for a medal and outlast everyone to win.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Inferno Winter is a brutal and beautiful winter trail race around Edale in the Peak District. Choose ultra, half marathon or 10k routes across steep, muddy and snowy terrain, then refuel with hot pasta and soup at the finish.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Tackle the South Pennine 24 on 28 Feb 2026 at Dovestone, a fully supported 24 mile route across wild moorland and scenic Dark Peak trails. Enjoy checkpoints, hot soup at the finish and a friendly atmosphere with limited places.

Chester Ultra 50 is a scenic 50 mile trail challenge across Cheshire, from canal towpaths and Delamere Forest to the Sandstone Trail. With limited entries and live GPS tracking, this tough race tests endurance across varied terrain.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes..

The Saturn Running - Aberdare will take place in Aberdare on Sunday 1 March 2026. You can run between 7 and 50 kilometers.

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Cloud 9 is a scenic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back via the Bridestones with about 1250 ft of ascent. Off road, chip timed and well marshalled, it supports the National Trust.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Scenic but demanding trail runs across Saddleworth moorland and reservoirs in three distances that require navigation to checkpoints. Entries include timing, refreshments and a post event meal, with medical and mountain rescue on standby.

Explore riverside paths and rocky trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 5 km canicross and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Varied terrain, steps and scenic views make this a fun and rewarding challenge for runners and their dogs.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge in Lytham St Annes, a scenic 6 hour timed event along the Ribble estuary with coastal views and a flat tarmac course. Only 100 places available and a medal awaits anyone completing one lap.

Take on the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026 and traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors on scenic 26 mile or 18 mile courses for walkers and runners. Base is Greenmount Old School for a friendly, well supported out..

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

Grindleford Gallop takes you across the White Peak on a scenic 21 mile course with sweeping Baslow Curbar and Froggatt edge views. Volunteer run and fundraising for Grindleford Primary School, it mixes challenge with stunning scenery.