New for 2020 - Winter Wychavon Way

A new event for 2020 - The Winter Wychavon Way  The event follows the Wychavon Way which runs the length of Worcestershire covering 40 miles from the town of Droitwich Spa to Broadway, the route follows canals/rivers and the undulating meadows of Worcestershire with 1 significate climb up Bredon Hill with…

New Events

Exciting times, with the merging of Up Hill Down Dale and Force12 Events there will some additional events added to the Up Hill Down Dale race portfolio Full details of the new events can be found - HERE  Here are some of the recently added events, with more to come in the near…

Charities Helped By The Runners of Snowdonia…

   We all have different motivations for pushing ourselves to our limits. Here are the stories of three runners who took part in the Snowdonia Slate Trail Ultra last month! SAM HOBBARTSam told us at UHDD - " I chose the Snowdonia slate trail ultra marathon because i grew up in Beaumaris and…

Rebellion Ultra-Marathon Starts Friday November 2nd

People all over the world have bucket lists. These are events and experiences that will be treasured for years, and for many, participating in an ultra-marathon makes its way onto the list for endurance athletes. The Rebellion Ultra-Marathon is one such experience that is sure to get the blood pumping.…

Trail Running in Snowdonia National Park

Snowdonia National Park offers fantastic walking and trail running options for everyone. There are plenty of loop trails for runners who are looking to explore new areas of the park. The area is made up of rugged mountains (including the summit Snowdon at 3560ft), lakes and old slate villages. It’s…

Is trail running significantly harder than road…

Have you ever wondered if there are any differences between trail running and road running? There are plenty! There’s a persistent myth that trail running is much harder than road running but it’s not true. Running in open countryside is incredibly peaceful and far easier on the eye than busy…

Trail Running in the Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons National Park sprawls for more than 500 square miles and offers something for almost every type of runner. It’s a diverse landscape with miles of trails that often act as training grounds for international-grade ultra-marathons. The SAS is known to train in the area which may give…

What are the benefits of trail running…

Trail running offers many benefits for runners looking to mix up their usual urban routes. Depending on your schedule it might not be possible to switch to trail running for your daily fitness, but there is plenty of good to be found by exploring trails once a week or so…

What distance is an ultra marathon?

The name ultra marathon encompasses any organised footrace that covers a distance longer than the standard marathon (26 miles 385 yards, or 42.195km). So, if you’re asking what distance is an ultra marathon, the answer can be quite surprising.In the world of professional long-distance racing, the 100km race is an…

What is an ultra marathon?

You may be familiar with the marathon – an organised footrace that spans 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195km). The standardised marathon originated at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. Have you heard of its tougher, longer cousin, the ultra marathon? This category of race is capturing the…

Llandegla 2018 Trail Running Report

Llandegla 2018 took place 19th & 20th May and was the second event in the 2018 Up Hill Down Dale calendar. There were 4 events across the 2 days. On Saturday the 19th was the 10km Challenge event. The first of its kind run at Up Hill Down Dale. On…

Rebellion & Exodus Ultra Marathons Are 2018…

The Rebellion and Exodus Ultra Marathons have been assessed by the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) and UTMB® (Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc) and have both been allocated the 6 points for 2018. 6 points is the maximum number of points any race can be allocated so highlights how challenging both…

Show of strength at the inaugural 135…

Photo : Emma Black   The inaugural Rebellion Ultra Marathon, a 135 mile (217 Km) race took place on the 3rd – 6th November 2017 along the full length of Glyndŵr's Way National Trail. The Glyndŵr's Way National Trail is an unusual National Trail as it doesn’t follow any particular…

Book Your 2018 Events

We hope you enjoyed 2017. 2018 isn't far away. The first batch of events are now live on our website. Don't miss out and book online, entries are limited and 2018 is going to be a busy year! There are more events to come later this year and early next. Brynkinalt…

Our Summer Break is Coming To An…

Our Summer Break is Coming To An End.We hope you've had a great summer break and got some rest before the remaining races in 2017 arrive. We've been enjoying a bit of a break and helping out on other races. Before we get back into it we're going over to…

Llandegla 2017 Trail Running Race Report

Llandegla 2017 took place 11th June and was the third race in the 2017 Up Hill Down Dale series. The rain stayed away and the strong winds that arrived didnt have an impact on the day. All in all it was perfect day for running. Llandegla is a great place…

Entries Now Open For The Fisherman Ultra,…

The beautiful Llyn Trawsfynydd is the home for our Fisherman Ultra on 1st October. This is truly one of North Wales’ most beautiful lakes, yet has easy road access from the A470 trunk road.The Fisherman Ultra is the first Ultra in the Up Hill Down Dale 2017 calendar and can…

Rhug 2017 Trail Running Race Report

Sorry for the delay in putting this out, we've been enjoying the easter break and too much chocolate! Rhug 2017 took place 9th April and was the second race in the 2017 Up Hill Down Dale series. The weather was great.. again! Im going to stop mentioning the weather, so…

Brynkinalt 2017 Trail Running Race Report

Brynkinalt 2017 took place 19th March and was the first race in the 2017 Up Hill Down Dale series. The great weather we all enjoyed on race days last year continued into 2017. The terrible forecast stayed away and it was a sunny and warm day. Lets hope it continues…

2017 Rebellion Becomes UTMB® Points Scoring Race!

Looking to get your points for the UTMB®? Well now the 2017 Rebellion Ultra Marathon is a qualifying race for the UTMB. This years event has been evaluated and allocated the maximum 6 points by the ITRA (International Trail Running Association). Making it one of only 7 in Wales(at the time…

Next & New for 2017

The 2017 season is nearly here We've been busy at Up Hill Down Dale getting ready for the 2017 season. 2017 is going to be bigger than last year & we've got a great new event we've just added to our calendar. But first we have our first event at…

Near Year, New You, New Events

Enter New Events For 2017 We know its a bit early but Happy New Year! Following a successful 2016 we have expanded our series for 2017 with some new events you might like. There's also some reminders about events you might have missed. We hope you have a successful 2017.…

Focus on Brynkinalt Estate Trail Runs 19/3/2017

The The scenic routes at Brynkinalt Estate take you along the River Ceiriog, down forest tracks and over fields. Brynkinalt  is a grade II listed estate located on the Welsh/Shropshire border, just 9 miles from Wrexham - a truly stunning estate which has been in the Trevor family since 942.  The…

Canicross for beginners

K9Trail Time Blog has been writing and publishing blogs for a number of years now, covering loads of topics but it is often hard to find the ones that are most suitable for what might help you in beginning your canicross journey. They have put together a list of the top…

15% off trail running for you and…

Get 15% off when you enter 3 trail running races or more*. This doesn't just apply for you but for your partner, friend or anyone you know really. When you enter a race on our website you can more participants and if thats 3 or more you get 15% off.…

Creini Trail Run Race Report

The final race of a success full first year of the Up Hill Down Dale series was held at Creini Estate near Bala on 11th September 2016. As we have become accustom to on Up Hill Down Dale races the weather was bright and sunny. Throughout the year on each…

Penbedw Trail Run Report

The fifth and penultimate race in in the 2016 series was held at Penbedw Estate near Mold on 3rd July 2016. The weather on the day was great, as we've become accustom to on race day at Up Hill Down Dale. Although it seemed more like winter in the days…

Llandegla Trail Races are a hit

The fourth race of the 2016 series started sunny and warm and get hotter as the day went on. The weather had been warm the week before the event and as Sunday arrived the trend continued and the temperature increased. Lucky most of the route was in the shade of the…

Crogen Trail Run Likes it Hot

The third race and the half way point of the 2016 series started with a rainy and cloudy day. Which was in contrast to the week leading up to the race. At one point, early in the morning, it looked like it was going to be a wet and dreary…

Rhug Trail Run Goes Down a Storm…

Our second race of 2016 kicked off where Brynkinalt ended. Once again over a hundred people took part in the second race of the season at Rhug Estate, Corwen on Sunday the 10th April 2016. The weather had been pretty bad all week, with snow and hail and heavy rain.…

Showcasing Crogen Estate Trail Running Event on…

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty Crogen Estate has every terrain you could want for Trail Running. From running along the bank of the stunning River Dee to running through the ancient woods spotting the squirrels. Crogen Estate trail run gets you back in touch with nature. We…

Brynkinalt Trail Race is a Winner!

Our first race of 2016 was a great success. Over a hundred people took part in the first race of the season at Brynkinalt, Chirk on Sunday the 13th March 2016. The weather did its part and was a dramatic improvement from the snow and rain that had plagued us…

Oh My Goodness, we're pleased to announce…

Up Hill Down Dale is delighted to be sponsored by Oh My Goodness! The range includes gluten. nut, wheat and dairy free bars offering a superb combination of cereals, honey and different varieties of fruit. From Appletastic to Berry Blast - which one will be in your goodie bag?!  …

How do I find trail running routes…

Many people struggle with finding new routes to run, some more than others*. When I started trail running getting out there in the amazing scenery was great and it still is BUT I got bored of seeing the same old amazing scenery. That might sound spoilt or odd but it’s…

Marathon & Half marathon training

So you’ve got Christmas and New Year and all the over indulgences out of the way. Now you might be thinking “right, I need get fit[tter]!” or you might have that nagging New Year's resolution in there. More and more people are strapping their trainers on and going for a…

Even though it's cold and wet you…

Ok, so you made a new years resolution to get active but it keeps on raining and you really can’t face it - here are our suggestions on how to get out there!Don't chicken out because it's cold - after a few minutes you'll be feeling toasty warm.A hat, gloves and jacket…

What is Canicross?

Meet Mabel, our dog here at Up Hill Down Dale Mabel loves nothing better than running with us and she’s pretty good too. Maybe it’s the four legs instead of our two, or maybe she just eats less cake. There is a sport that Mabel would love to try –…

Up Hill Down Dale is go!

Trail running is about to reach a whole new level as Up Hill Down Dale provides access to a hidden world of stunning running routes, taking you away from the tarmac and busy roads. We have gained exclusive access to famous private estates in North Wales to create some of…