Explore Wales
The rugged, wild Welsh landscape is a haven for runners, walkers, cyclists and climbers alike. What's more, in Cardiff you can find the second-largest half marathon in the UK, with many more events besides. Discover more for yourself right here!
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- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £65
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Summit at Sunrise
Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.
- 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
- Sun 22 Jun
- £83.99-£249.99
Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon
Situated in the renowned Cardiff Bay, this event stands out as a truly memorable city race. The event village is on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millenium Centre.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon 2
- Half Ironman
- Sprint duathlon
- Sun 22 Jun
- £75-£285
- Entries close soon
Dragon Ride | Macmillan 100
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2025, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 98 km road cycling + 1354 m ascent
- Sun 22 Jun
- £89-£339
Dragon Ride | Medio Fondo
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2025, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 157 km road cycling + 2223 m ascent
- Sun 22 Jun
- £105-£399
Dragon Ride | Gran Fondo
The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2025, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.
- 215 km road cycling + 3350 m ascent
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- Sat 5 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2
- Sat 5 Jul
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
- Hike 3
- Wed 9 Jul
- £15
The Jubilee Relay, Moel Famau
Leg 1 runner - ascent only, Leg 2 runner - descent only. Electronic timing with RaceTek gives up, down and overall splits.
- 5 miles trail running
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £31.99-£251.99
XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri Events
Welcome to the XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 24hr event starting and finishing in Wales' outdoor capital, Llanberis.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £65
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Summit at Sunrise
Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.
- 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £39-£199
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
A new Ultra Challenge for this year, set on the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches.
- 100K ultra run 2
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 2 - Sun 3 Aug
- £31.99-£249.99
Craft Snowman Triathlon & Duathlon, Snowman Swim & Ogwen Yr Helgi Du Trail Runs
Awarded the Event of the Year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon and duathlon in the UK. Plus swims and trail running events.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Sprint duathlon
- 10K run
- + 5 more races
- Sat 16 Aug
- £59.95-£379.95
Moel Famau 12 & 24hr Challenge
This challenge involves a beautiful 7.2km loop being used, which will test you with it's 500m of ascent each time, with competitors completing as many laps of this as possible in 12 or 24 hours.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Fri 5 Sep
- £92.50-£295
The Dee Way 120
The new 120-mile ultra helps you get to know this river and the great, varied, surrounding countryside, following (almost!) the entire river. There is a shorter option too, between Corwen and Chester.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 6 Sep
- £48.75
Pedal Paddle Peak | Yr Wyddfa Snowdon
Grab a team mate and head to Snowdonia National Park to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
- 24 miles road cycling
- 5.5 hrs hiking
- 2.5 miles kayaking
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £45-£169
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
- 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
- £12
2 HillForts Hill Race
2 HillForts returns! The course is a toughie, involving 2500ft of ascent, taking in the 2 HillForts of Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau in the Clwydian Range AONB. Runners of all abilities are invited.
- 9 miles fell running + 2500 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £49.50-£99
Race the Sun | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 30 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£165
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
- 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent
- Sun 21 Sep
- £35-£65
Pedal Wye Valley
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Charity bike ride 3
- Sat 27 Sep
- £20.50
Town to Tower 10K | Ruthin to Moel Famau Uphill Race
Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is a cracking 10K route which takes you to the top of Moel Famau, the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.
- 10 km fell running + 550 m ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- FREE-£45
Oysho Cardiff Half
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 18 Oct
- £19-£23
Loggerheads Autumn Trails
The longer version of the popular 5K and 10K races, the routes take in even more of this wonderful area, and are varied in terms of terrain and challenging as a result.
- Trail run 2
- CaniCross
- Sun 19 Oct
- £49.50
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 25 Oct
- £18.50
Moel Famau Halloween 'Piece of String' Night Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this Halloween with the Piece of String - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds....
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 6 Dec
- £17.50-£21.50
Alyn Waters Winter Trails | 5K & 10K
Alyn Waters is a great place for trail running! The country park is accessible, the paths easy to follow and with a variety of terrain, and with a few ups and downs to make you really earn your medal!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31.50-£51.50
Sea 2 Summit | Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra
Starting at Prestatyn seafront, the National Trail waymarkers take you up into the hills south, with the scenery and terrain becoming more and more beautiful and challenging as you go!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 20 Dec
- £19
Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this event on the last Saturday before Christmas, with a Canicross race going off before the main pack.
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £17
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
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £9.99-£49.99
Jones o Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon and 10K
The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views of Snowdonia and the Menai Straits, the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £52.50-£90.50
North Wales 50K & 100K
This event gives participants the opportunity to take in a runnable, beautiful route which follows the North Walian coastline between Prestatyn and Bangor.
- 50K ultra run
- 100K ultra run
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £195-£225
THE ROC WALES
The totally unique ROC format, from Abersoch Bay to the top of Wales’ highest mountain and back. Swim, Bike, Mountain, Bike, Run; THE ROC WALES is triathlon - tough and redefined.
- 1.5 km sea swimming
- 100 km road cycling
- 13 km multi terrain running + 3330 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- £29-£34
Pembrokeshire Half Marathon & 10K
The 10K and Half Marathon both start and finish in the beautiful village of Dale and are run on undulating quiet country lanes with spectacular views from St Ann's Head and featuring two lighthouses!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 7 nights from £1,395
Family Adventure Holiday North Wales
Spend quality time together and reconnect as a family with challenging and exhilarating experiences including coasteering, canyoning, whitewater rafting, kayaking and a private island escape.
- 1 day canyoning
- 0.5 day coasteering
- 0.5 day whitewater rafting
- 0.5 day kayaking
- 1 day hiking
- 4 nights from £785
14 Peaks Experience
The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.
- 3 days hiking
- Thu 18 - Mon 22 Sep
- 4 nights from £825
Trans Wales Trail Run
Put your trail running to the test on this 100km journey from border to beach over 3 days under the expert guidance of a trail running coach.
- 3 days trail running + 1930 m ascent
- 2 nights from £545
Trail Running Camp
Celebrate the trail running with like minded runners and an expert coach. Learn how to maintain your fitness over winter to improve your form for a stronger next season.
- 3 days trail running
- 6 nights from £695
Offa's Dyke Path Walking Holiday | South
The Offa’s Dyke 8th Century ancient monument stretches the length of the Welsh-English border. Hike the south section from Sedbury cliffs and discover castles, quaint towns and medieval abbeys.
- 5 days hiking
- 6 nights from £720
Offa's Dyke Path Walking Holiday | North
The Offa’s Dyke 8th Century ancient monument stretches the length of the Welsh-English border. Hike the north section from Welshpool to Prestatyn through the Clwydian Hills and historic towns.
- 5 days hiking
- 2 nights from £425
Mindful Walking Retreat
Escape to a quieter, slower pace of life and spend time indulging your own well-being, guided in mindfulness and walking through the beautifully wild Ceiriog Valley.
- 1 day walking