Wales
Trail Running Calendar Wales 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Wales for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 180 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Wales below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
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.
A fell race near Machen covering 7 km with 365 m ascent, held with on the day entry and registration at Machen Welfare Ground.
Traditional village show fell race from the showground to the local peak and back, with a 7.4 km main loop and junior races during the Cilcain Show.
September 2026
Coastal ultra events on Anglesey offering a 130-mile clockwise island circumnavigation and a separate ~47-mile coastal route along the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.
A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.
A new 15 mile trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.
A 102 mile self navigation ultra across Snowdonia with 11 checkpoints, live GPS tracking, mandatory mountain kit and a 42 hour cutoff.
Trail running event in Snowdonia from Barmouth to Cadair Idris with multiple marked routes, chip timing, photos and an event village with refreshments.
Waun Fach on 6 September 2026: a 11.2 km, 610 m ascent fell race on a classic horseshoe route with marshals, limited to 50 entries; fee covers parking and light refreshments.
A 14.5 km fell race from The Gladstone near Penmaenmawr with 855 m ascent on partially waymarked upland terrain; competent navigation and mountain skills are required.
A six day 380 km multi stage ultra across the spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle with mandatory maps, trackers and overnight camps.
A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla where individuals or two person teams complete as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails.
Guided mountain run across the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, about 30 miles with 4,000 m ascent, guided support and food stations; entry from age 18.
Timed lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed on 12 September 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a 7 hour time limit.
An 8 km mountain race over the three peaks of the Eifl near Pwllheli with about 490 m of ascent. Main race for over 16s with entry on the day £10; junior races are held with a £3 entry.
A partly marked fell race from the Raven Inn, covering 11.25 km with 445 m ascent. Day-entry only at £5, minimum age over 18, and participants should allow about 15 minutes to walk to the start.
A long, non-commercial fell race in the Black Mountains with a 27.4 km route and 1586 m of ascent. The event uses five checkpoints, requires full navigational kit, and operates on open access land with no on-course water provided.
A sunset trail half marathon across the Clwydian Hills to Moel Famau, about 21 km with 750 m ascent, staggered starts and Canicross entries.