Trail Running Calendar Wales 2026-2027

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

Trail event in Talybont on Usk offering 24K and 51K routes with marked trails, stocked aid stations, GPX files and chip timed results.

A Merseystride challenge on the Offas Dyke Path in the Clwydian Hills offering 32, 24 and 16 mile routes with notable ascent and a 12.5 hour time limit.

A pancake-flat *10 km* out and back along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal between Gilwern and Llangattock, set in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Finishers receive a medal, there is a drink station at 5 km, and entries are online only.

A social 5K in Newport with music and mobile speakers, meeting and finishing at banc coffee & records; tickets are free and under 14s require a parent or guardian.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on a 5.8 km loop with 400 m ascent per lap, offering solo, pairs and team entries plus on-site camping and timed lap scoring.

A mountain running weekend in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri / Snowdonia on 15 August 2026 with four skyraces from 16 km to 55 km over high, technical terrain.

Annual multi-terrain running event in Tywyn with multiple challenge races, spectator rides on the Talyllyn Railway, results archives, merchandise and volunteer opportunities.

A 7.5 km fell race around Cwrt-y-Cadno Show fields with 264 m of climb; entry to the show is £5 and the course is partially marked with a minimum age of over 16.

A very short but steep mountain race on Tryfan near Bethesda, with exposed rocky terrain and expert navigation required. Minimum age over 18 and a £1 entry fee supports Ogwen Mountain Rescue.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances from 3 km up to 50 km, a cupcake magnet finisher medal, a baking competition, aid stations with vegan options and goody bags for finishers.

A 9.8 km traverse near Pontypool with a 291 m climb, junior race distances and three-person team entries.

A 5.5 mile multi-terrain fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir that starts and finishes within a traditional village show near Oswestry. The partially marked route climbs 225 m, requires limited experience, and has an over 15 minimum age; e..

Two trail races through the mountains of Afan Forest Park, about 6.5 miles or 10.5 miles with significant climbs. Online entry, chip timing, marshalled route, finishers receive a t shirt and medal.

A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.

A guided trail run meeting at the Ponderosa cafe covering about 7 km on Llantysilio Mountain with planned regrouping stops.

Point-to-point ultras along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff, offered as 44- and 33-mile options with self-navigation, live tracking, indoor aid stations, and on-route support.

An approximately 8 km fell race in North Pembrokeshire with about 320 m of climb and a partially marked course. Junior races run in several age categories and entry fees are modest.

A 11.3 km fell race with 350 m ascent near Mynachlog-ddu and Rosebush. The partially marked course requires navigational skills and experience. Entry is £5 pre-entry or £7 on the day and includes tea and cake.

A hill race near Porthmadog covering 7.2 km with 564 m of ascent, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and experience. Entry is day only for £5 and teams may enter free.