Colwyn Bay
Trail Running Calendar near Colwyn Bay 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Colwyn Bay for 2026-2027! We've gathered 60 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.
A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on a 5.8 km loop with 400 m ascent per lap, offering solo, pairs and team entries plus on-site camping and timed lap scoring.
A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.
A very short but steep mountain race on Tryfan near Bethesda, with exposed rocky terrain and expert navigation required. Minimum age over 18 and a £1 entry fee supports Ogwen Mountain Rescue.
A guided trail run meeting at the Ponderosa cafe covering about 7 km on Llantysilio Mountain with planned regrouping stops.
A 9 mile fell race with about 2,800 ft of ascent visiting Tal y Fan and Moel Lus, featuring five ordered checkpoints and a cut off at CP2. Entry is limited to 100 and online registration opens 1/6/26.
Mountain race in the Clwydian Range with a 7.4 km, 380 m course, junior races, and inclusion in Welsh Athletics and North Wales regional championships.
September 2026
A four race midweek multi terrain series in September around Wirral parks, with senior races from 6.5 km to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.
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 102 mile self navigation ultramarathon across Snowdonia Eryri with 5,172 m of ascent, 11 checkpoints and a 42 hour cut off. Entrants need prior 50 mile ultramarathon experience, mandatory mountain kit and GPS tracking.
A 45 mile mountain ultramarathon around Snowdonia based at Betws y Coed with ridge trails, five staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entry for 2026 is full and participants must meet qualifying criteria and carry mandatory mountain kit.
A six day, 380 km mountain ultra across Wales with mandatory navigation, GPS tracking and overnight camps along a single routed course.
A midweek multi terrain race at Royden Park on 8 September 2026 featuring sand, rocks, mud and hills with senior and junior categories and series scoring.
Guided run over the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m ascent with support and catering.
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 half marathon trail race across the Clwydian Hills to Moel Famau at sunset, with aid stations, timing checkpoints and a 120 runner limit.
A midweek multi-terrain race in Wallasey, part of the Wirral Multi-Terrain League, with senior races of 6.5 to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.