Newtown
Trail Running Calendar near Newtown 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newtown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 35 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.
A 45 mile linear walk or run from Anchor near Clun to Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth, crossing Plynlimon, with an 18 hour time limit and organised weekend support.
A 19 mile FRA Category B fell race around Church Stretton with 4,450 feet of ascent, unmapped sections, mandatory kit and manned checkpoints.
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.
A new 50K ultra in the Shropshire Series following the Church Stretton route in reverse, starting at Rectory Fields and finishing at The Quarry Park Shrewsbury. Includes chip timing, five nutrition stations and linking medals.
An 11.6 km fell race in Glyn Ceiriog with 425 m climb on 26 September 2026; on-the-day entry £6, minimum age 18, with refreshments and showers at the Canolfan Ceiriog Centre.
A fell race near Criggion covering 11.5 km with 790 m of ascent on a partially marked course that requires navigational skills. Entry is £8 and teams may enter free of charge.
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.
An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.
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.
Callow Fell Race is an AS-category 8 km fell race with about 762 m of ascent around Little Stretton, featuring four steep climbs, limited signage, and mandatory WFRA kit; previous fellrunning experience is recommended.
A fell time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones that requires navigational skills and benefits from local knowledge. Entry is on the day with fees of £8 for adults and £2 for juniors under 17.
December 2026
A 14.5 km fell race with 793 m of ascent around Cardington near Church Stretton, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and full FRA kit. Entry is online only with 180 places and parking is limited.
The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a trail running event organised by Ludlow Runners on Sunday 13 December 2026 in Mortimer Forest.
A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.
February 2027
Trail races in Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half and full marathon routes with aid stations, a medal and a cake competition.
A 17.7 km fell race in Carding Mill Valley with about 1300 m of ascent, held on Sunday 7 February 2027, offering pre-entry and entry on day options.
March 2027
A 32 mile point to point ultra from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, with aid stations, finishers plate and prizes.