Newtown
Trail Running Calendar near Newtown 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newtown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A capped 32 mile trail event from Camp Plas in the Cambrian Mountains with marked routes, support checkpoints, on-site camping and mandatory kit checks.
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.
Five-mile Mercia Handicap fell race at Plush Hill with a 500 m ascent, FRA-mandated kit checks, handicap starts by estimated time and a £10 payment on race day.
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.
A provisional WFRA fell race on 15 November 2026, covering 8.1 km with 762 m ascent, mandatory WFRA kit and a 1 hour 15 minute cut off at Ashes Hollow.
Point to point time trial from Little Stretton to Stiperstones on 29 November 2026 with entry on the day, required navigational skills, and fees £8 adult £2 junior.
December 2026
A 14.5 km fell race in Cardington with 793 m ascent, a marked and marshalled route, mandatory FRA kit, and water available only at the finish.
Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley with a 4.8 km course climbing 244 m, open to runners and walkers; entry fees support Severn Hospice.
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.
February 2027
Trail races at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton with 10K, half and full marathon options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land.
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.
A 44th edition LDWA challenge walk of 26 miles around South Shropshire from Oswestry on 27 Feb 2027 with plotted route issued on the day and staffed checkpoints.
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.
April 2027
A weekend trail festival in the Shropshire Hills offering four distances from 6.5 miles to 50 miles, with local food, on course support and finish mementos.