Trail Running calendar near Welshpool 2025-2026

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

Moel Famau 24 is a challenging 12 or 24-hour hill and trail running event held on the iconic Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau, Wales. Participants tackle a demanding 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap, completing as many laps as possible within the time frame. The event welcomes solo runners a..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Powys, featuring distances of 10k, 10, 20, and 32 miles. The course offers spectacular views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beacons, with runners traversing ancient walkways, moorlands,..

Race The Train™ is an annual running event held in Tywyn, Mid-Wales, organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers multiple race distances catering to various age groups and abilities, including a 14-mile Rotary Challenge, a 10K Quarry Challenge, a 5.5-mile Dolgoch..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire. The circular course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, public roads, ancient Roman roads, farmland, and woodland, including parts of the Midshires Way. Suitable for both runners and walkers, the route offe..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic 10-kilometer circular running event held around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs near Rochdale, UK. The course features bridleways with numerous twists, turns, and elevation changes, including an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a challenging mi..

The Beast of Bryn 2025, organized by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG), is a challenging running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park. Participants can choose between two distances: approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) or 10.5 miles (17 km), with significant elevation gains. The event, which b..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a fell running event held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The race covers a 5.5-mile course that takes runners off-road through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton. The route features a scenic and..

The Crickhowell 10km is a scenic race held in August 2025, suitable for runners looking to progress from a 5k. The flat course follows the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, starting and ending in Llangattock near Crickhowell, with a turnaround at Gilwern. All finishers receive a medal, and there is a wa..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging non-stop ultramarathon held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the 130-mile towpath course offers a scenic route thro..

The Pershore Plum 10k is an annual chip-timed running event held in Pershore, Worcestershire, organized by the Pershore Plum Plodders running club. The flat, multi-terrain 10k course starts at Pershore Leisure Centre, follows Pershore High Street, crosses the river into surrounding countryside and f..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) running event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a steep course with approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) of climb, the route includes a variety of terrain and numerous demanding ascents. Starting near the Hare & Hounds..

Ring O' Fire is a challenging ultra marathon event held on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, featuring two main races: the Ring O' Fire 130 and the Firelighter 50. The Ring O' Fire 130 is a non-stop, 130-mile (216 km) endurance race circumnavigating the island along the scenic Anglesey Coastal Path..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir with stunning countryside views. The half marathon route in..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.