HOWL Trail
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HOWL Trail
HOWL Trail is a trail running event using the final sections of the 141-mile Heart of Wales Line route that runs from Llanelli, Powys to Craven Arms, Shropshire. The event offers three race distances and finishes at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms.
Distances:
- 50 miles
- 26 miles
- 16 miles
Each distance has a separate registration location. Baggage can be dropped at registration and will be transported to the finish line at the Discovery Centre. Parking is available at the finish; a £5 parking charge applies to support the Discovery Centre.
Course support and checkpoints differ by distance. The 50-mile race has two manned checkpoints at Llanbister Rd railway halt (about 15 miles) and Bucknell Primary School (about 19 miles). The 26-mile race has one manned checkpoint at Bucknell (about 8 miles). The 16-mile race has no manned checkpoints along the route.
Age limits are specified by course: HOWL50 and HOWL26 are for ages 18 to 98, HOWL16 is for ages 17 to 98; the overall event minimum age is 16. The organiser publishes estimated durations for walking and running on each course. Train services link Craven Arms with the start locations for those who wish to travel by rail.
Entries open 1 June 2026 and close 22 May 2027. Entry fees are stated per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
