Rhayader
Trail Running Calendar near Rhayader 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rhayader 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.
August 2026
Trail races in Talybont-on-Usk on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked courses, aid stations, chip timing and an event village.
A 7.5 km fell race around Cwrt-y-Cadno Show fields with 264 m of climb; entry to the show is £5 and the course is partially marked with a minimum age of over 16.
A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.
September 2026
A navigational endurance march in South Wales offering a full 64 km route and a 32 km half with self navigation and guided group options.
Waun Fach on 6 September 2026: a 11.2 km, 610 m ascent fell race on a classic horseshoe route with marshals, limited to 50 entries; fee covers parking and light 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 3.2 km fell race on Fan Fawr with 305 m ascent, part of the South Wales Series; entry £2 on the day, minimum age over 16.
A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.
The Twin Peaks Race in Aberystwyth challenges runners with ascents of both Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill on an 11.7 km route. A shorter junior race on the promenade is also available. The event features varied terrain and finishes with a fast tarma..
A memorial road and off road event organised by Green Events featuring a half marathon and a 12k in mountainous scenery. The race is cupless, open to those over 16, and lists online and on the day entry options.
A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.
November 2026
Three trail races around Talybont On Usk on 7 November 2026, from a 13 mile half to an approximately 49 mile ultra that includes an out and back to Pen y Fan.
December 2026
March 2027
A 32 miles ultramarathon from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, with aid stations, finishers plate, and a minimum age of 20.