Brynkinalt Running Festival

Wrexham, United Kingdom • 14-15 Mar 2026

About the Event

The Brynkinalt Running Festival takes place on the Brynkinalt Estate in Wrexham, on private land normally closed to the public. The event is held over two days in mid-March. Canicross races are scheduled for the first day, with standard trail running on the second day.

Distances

The festival offers two approximate distances:

  • 5 km trail run
  • 10 km trail run

Course and Location

The routes use trails across the Brynkinalt Estate, incorporating footpaths, grassed areas, and some stony sections. The course includes climbs with views over the estate. The race headquarters, start, and finish are in front of Brynkinalt Hall (LL14 5NS). A water station is provided halfway on the 10 km route and at the start/finish area. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle.

Participant Information

Parking is available at Brynkinalt Estate on Trevor Road (LL14 5HA) for a fee. The start and finish area is a short walk from the parking. Minimum age requirements apply: 12 years for the 5 km and 16 years for the 10 km. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each distance. All finishers receive a medal and other items.

Charity

The event's charity partner is The Movement Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k (approx)
5 km
5k (approx)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 6.9 km running event at Ysgol Dinas Bran in Llangollen with 350 m of ascent. The course is partially marked, minimum age over 16, day-entry fee £5, with refreshments plus showers and changing available.

A three-person relay at Chirk Castle on 7 May 2026 where each runner covers an approximately 2 mile lap. Categories include male, female, mixed and juniors aged 14 to 17, with category prizes and online results.

A summer evening charity run at Marbury Park with a 5k adult race and 1k kids' fun run, plus BBQ, bar, cake stall and music. Proceeds go to The Stroke Association and all finishers receive a medal.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

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