Machynlleth
Trail Running Calendar near Machynlleth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Machynlleth 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.
October 2026
A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails with limited ascent and regular regrouping stops.
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.
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
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.
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
A Backyard Ultra on the Llŷn Peninsula in August 2027 where runners complete an hourly loop until they stop; entry includes support, refreshments, a medal and free camping.
September 2027
A 200 miles non stop ultramarathon along the Wales Coast Path from Portmeirion to St Davids, with checkpoints about every 25 miles, trackers and three optional sleep stations.
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.
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.