Aberystwyth
Trail Running Calendar near Aberystwyth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Aberystwyth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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
Upland walking or running event around the Elan and Claerwen Valleys with 12 mile and 20 mile routes and required map skills.
A 6 mile winter fell race to 634 m with 2000' ascent, three climbs, varied forest and moorland terrain, and race HQ at Abergynolwyn Village Hall.
March 2027
April 2027
Dyfi Half in Aberdyfi is a coastal trail half marathon with 850 m ascent and a 320 m high point, with an option to run a two-lap marathon.
May 2027
A trail ultramarathon around Llanidloes with a full 30 mile loop and a 15 mile half that crosses the Pumlumon massif and finishes at Dol Llys Farm.
June 2027
A race in Llanwrtyd Wells on 12 June 2027 that pits runners against horses, with electronic timing, enforced cut-offs and a rolling jackpot for any runner who beats the first horse.
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
Participants in Aberystwyth are blindfolded, dropped at unknown locations and must navigate back to the event centre without maps or GPS over set distances.
August 2027
Coastal ultramarathons on the Wales Coast Path offering 100 km and 100 mile options with marked checkpoints, significant elevation, mandatory safety kit, drop bags and live tracking.
October 2027
A memorial half marathon and 12k near the Neuadd Arms on 24 October 2027, mainly off-road in mountainous terrain with a cupless water policy.
February 2028
A point to point 27 mile section of the Severn Challenge from Plynlimon to Mid Wales Arts Centre with two staffed checkpoints and mandatory navigation kit.
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.
A 48 mile point to point ultra from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury following the River Severn, with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free food options, required 4.0 mph minimum pace and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.