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Trail Running Calendar near Machynlleth 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Machynlleth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026
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.
September 2026
Trail running event in Snowdonia from Barmouth to Cadair Idris with multiple marked routes, chip timing, photos and an event village with refreshments.
A 100 mile ultramarathon along the Cambrian Way from Rhayader, Wales, on 12 September 2026, with live GPS tracking, on-route support and a finisher medal.
October 2026
A capped 32 mile trail in the Cambrian Mountains based at Camp Plas, fully marked with on-route support, checkpoints, camping and onsite weekend facilities.
Experience a multi terrain race over Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill starting from the Aberystwyth Promenade. With distances for both seniors and juniors, runners face climbs on gravel, grass, and rocky paths with coastal views.
Cadair X is a 13.1 mile mountain half marathon with 1165 m of ascent that climbs to the 893 m summit of Cadair Idris. The marked route crosses woodland, glacial lakes and technical summit terrain and a GPX file is available.
A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails with limited ascent and regular regrouping stops.
November 2026
6 mile out and back fell race from Llanfachreth village hall, 579 m ascent to the summit, opening the Meirionnydd Winter Series and listed in the WFRA North Wales Series Final.
March 2027
Trail races at Nant Yr Arian on 20 March 2027 with 25 km Half Ultra, 10 km and multiple junior distances on waymarked mountain routes.
A 16.1 km fell race near Llanuwchllyn with 945 m ascent, navigational sections, a junior race, and mandatory full kit.
April 2027
An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.
The HOWUM in Llanidloes on May 1, 2027 offers Full and Half event options; entries are currently marked sold out with a waitlist listed.
June 2027
Mid Wales 200 2027 is a running event in Machynlleth UK on Wed 16 Jun 2027, with published entry information, course maps, photos, reviews and results.
A 51 miles trail and mountain race in Southern Snowdonia featuring Cadair Idris, six checkpoints, mandatory kit and live GPS tracking with a 20 hour cut off.
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
An ultrarunning event on the Wales Coast Path from Barmouth to Cardigan with 100 mile and 100 km options, live tracking, checkpoints and a 50 hour limit.
September 2027
Divona 100 in Rhayader, LD6, UK is scheduled for Sat 11 Sep 2027 and the event listing includes entry details, reviews, discounts, photos, course maps and results.
February 2028
A point to point ultra on 16 February 2028 tracing from Plynlimon and the Severn source to Mid Wales Arts Centre over roughly 27 miles with two checkpoints and navigation required.
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.
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