Machlud Sunset Trail Race (Half Marathon)
Saturday 12th September 2026 – 3pm onwards
This trail half marathon is routed around the Clwydian Hills with a finish in the village school. The course covers about 13.1 miles / 21.1 km with approximately 750 m of ascent. The route runs above the Vale of Clwyd, joins the Offa's Dyke footpath and reaches the summit of Moel Famau. Most of the course is on good quality tracks and paths, with a few marshalled sections on quiet tarmac roads. The second half contains most of the height gain and one short steep section that many participants are likely to walk. A headtorch is mandatory for descent and the final section is marked with reflective arrows. Snack and drink stations are provided on route. After the run there is a community finish in the school hall with hot soup or stew and crusty bread.
Entries are managed online through a timing provider and there are no entries on the day. The event has a field limit of 150 and a minimum age of 17. Canicross entries are accepted. The event raises funds for the local primary school and is organised by parents, volunteers and local clubs.
Entry Fees:
- Early Worm – until end of Apr – £20
- Early Bird – until end of June – £24
- Standard – July-Sept – £28
Group discounts are available. Race limit 150. Age 17 and over. Start times from 3pm for the slowest runners until 6pm for the fastest runners. Canicross entries allowed (dogs on leads at all times included start/finish area).
