Beginner-friendly Trail runs in Wales
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- Sun 12 Apr
- £33.50
Summit 2 Sea - The Offa's Dyke Half Marathon
Gather on the summit of Moel y Parc at over 1300ft and follow the Offa's Dyke National Trail to the coast to finish line on the beach at Prestatyn.
- 13.8 miles trail running + 2450 ft ascent
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £95.50-£155.50
24 Hours South | The Offa's Dyke Ultra
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
- 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £53.50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
- FREE-£280
Ultra X Wales
Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.
- Ultra run 4
- 50K ultra run
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 18 Oct
- £51.50
Brenig Way 50K Trail
This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.
- 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent
- Sat 14 Nov
- £61.50
The Anglesey 3 Peaks Run Challenge
Run the three peaks of Anglesey: a guided 55km ultra linking the island’s highest summits on spectacular coastal and inland trails, finishing at beautiful Lligwy Beach.
- 55 km trail running
- Sat 28 Nov
- £35-£60.50
Loggerheads Half Marathon
Take on a scenic, looped, North Wales trail challenge with varied terrain, lots of support through Loggerheads Country Park, and the option to race solo or in a three-person relay.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 10 Jan 2027
- £19
Vale of Clwyd 5K
The route is exactly 5K, multi-terrain in nature, with a nice mix of minor road and trail to make for an interesting run in lovely surroundings, with fantastic views. Chip timing, prizes and medal!
- 5 km multi terrain running