Welshpool
Trail Running Calendar near Welshpool 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Welshpool for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 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 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla where individuals or two person teams complete as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails.
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.
Guided trail run of about 10 km from Llangollen that visits Castell Dinas Bran and the Abbey, returning along the canal at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops.
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
A forest run at Llandegla Forest Visitor Centre covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. The event includes a safety briefing and requires a whistle, waterproof top, hat, gloves and a headtorch with at least two hours of good lighting; entry £5 EOD.
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
Night trail of 6.4 km with 229 m climb around Llandegla Forest, held under BS partially marked conditions with a compulsory safety briefing and kit including a headtorch with two hours light. Entry £5 on the day.
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.