Aberystwyth
Trail Running Calendar near Aberystwyth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Aberystwyth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Coastal hill races from Aberystwyth Promenade: a senior 11.7 km course via Pen Dinas and Consti, plus junior races for ages 7 to 15.
A memorial road and off road event organised by Green Events featuring a half marathon and a 12k in mountainous scenery. The race is cupless, open to those over 16, and lists online and on the day entry options.
November 2026
A medium length fell race from Llanfachreth with a 6 mile route and 579 m ascent, forming the first event in the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series.
A club organised race at Blaenwern Holiday Centre in Llanybydder on 29 November 2026 covering 6.5 miles on mixed surfaces; junior and senior categories are included and past results are archived online.
January 2027
An annual walking or running event in the Elan and Claerwen Valleys offering 20 miles (3000 ft) and 12 miles (1800 ft) routes across upland terrain.
March 2027
April 2027
June 2027
Ultra Wales 50 is a 51 mile mountain and trail race in Southern Snowdonia on 19 June 2027 with 6 checkpoints, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit requirements.
July 2027
A navigation-free challenge in Aberystwyth where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an undisclosed point and must find their way back over set distances.
August 2027
February 2028
A point to point 27 mile ultra from Plynlimon to Mid Wales Arts Centre with two checkpoints, mandatory kit and Vegan or Gluten Free checkpoint food options.
A five day ultramarathon along the River Severn of roughly 220 miles with daily finisher medals, hotel accommodation, kit transfer and mandatory navigation and safety kit.
July 2028
A 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes largely on National Cycle Route 8. It is Day 3 of the six day MTC CYMRUN, has a limited field and a minimum pace requirement, and includes tracking and a finisher medal.