Trail Running Calendar Wales 2024-2025

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge is an exciting multi-distance running event set in the picturesque Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100km, 75km, 50km, marathon, 25km, and 10km. The challenge features wel..

The Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks) is an exhilarating event that involves climbing all 3000ft peaks in Snowdonia, Wales, in a continuous journey. Participants can choose between a 20-hour challenge or a two-day challenge, with highlights including summiting Snowdon and traversing the knife-edged Cr..

The Dragon Coastal Ultramarathon features three challenging ultra-trail races along the scenic Wales Coast Path, taking place on July 19-20, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay, 50 miles from Kenfig Nature Reserve to Cardiff Bay, or a new 30..

Snowdonia in a Day is an adventurous challenge event that invites participants to traverse the stunning Snowdonia National Park in a single day. Covering a distance of 65km (40 miles) with an elevation gain of 4,800m, the route follows the breathtaking Snowdonia Skyline, starting from the historic t..

The Paddy Buckley Round is a challenging running event set in Northern Snowdonia, covering over 100km and featuring approximately 9,000m of ascent and descent across 47 mountain peaks. This guided adventure takes place over three days, with participants running up to 40km daily in small groups, led ..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-stage ultra-marathon event set in the stunning landscapes of southern Snowdonia, Wales. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 110km, 60km, 50km, and 25km, with options for both single and multi-day formats. The course features looped trails that show..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Miles is a challenging ultramarathon set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, covering a distance of 100 miles with an elevation gain of 6143 meters. The race begins at Abergavenny Castle and follows the Beacons Way National Trail, featuring ten checkpoints for sup..

The Beacons Way Ultra is a challenging 105 km ultramarathon set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, featuring a total elevation gain of 3,178 meters. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the event allows 500 participants to navigate the official Beacons Way trail, starting from Talybont and passin..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event featuring two distances: 5 miles and 13 miles, both of which include a route to the summit of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, participants will receive a free buff, medal, and chip timing, along with water and ..

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2025 is a thrilling trail running event set in the stunning Eryri's Ogwen Valley, featuring three challenging distances: 10K, 25K, and 40K. Participants will navigate some of the highest mountains in England and Wales, including the Carneddau and Glyderau ranges, offering breatht..

The EDDUM is an exciting 50-mile trail running event set to take place around the scenic Epynt Way, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Wales. Participants will traverse a mostly untouched permissive path that loops around the Sennybridge Training Area, the UK's third-largest military training gro..

The Dragon Slayer Ultra will take place in Itton on Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Brecon Beacons Trails event, organized by RunThrough UK, will take place on August 9, 2025, in Talybont-on-Usk. Participants can choose from three challenging trail distances: 10K, 24K, and 51K ultra. Each route features rugged trails, scenic climbs, and stunning views of the Brecon Beacons.The ..

The Moel Famau 24 event is a unique running challenge set on the scenic Clwydian Hill, featuring a 7.2km loop with a 500m ascent. Participants can choose to run solo or in teams for either 12 or 24 hours, with no cut-off time or minimum laps required. The event promotes a relaxed atmosphere, allowin..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event featuring distances of 10k, 10 miles, 20 miles, and 32 miles. Set in the stunning landscapes of Llangattock, participants will navigate through fields, ancient pathways, and the breathtaking Llangattock Escarpment. The event promises a sp..

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..

Ring O' Fire is a challenging coastal ultra marathon held over three days, covering approximately 135 miles along the stunning Anglesey Coastal Path in North Wales. This event, which has been a favorite since 2012, showcases the breathtaking scenery of the region, including the Snowdonia mountain ra..

The Dragon's Back Race® is a renowned multi-stage ultra running event held in Wales, covering a challenging 380km over six days, with a total ascent of 16,400m. Participants embark on a breathtaking journey from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle, experiencing stunning landscapes and camaraderie among f..

The Dee Way 120 is an ultra-distance running event that spans approximately 120 miles along the scenic River Dee in North Wales. Participants can choose to tackle the full distance or opt for a shorter 60-mile route. The race features a 50-hour time limit for the full event and a 20-hour limit for t..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, featuring an elevation gain of 5788 meters. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the event allows 250 participants to navigate through breathtaking mountain landscapes, with 10 checkpoints provid..