The Elan Valley Run

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The Elan Valley Run 2026πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 10 Years of Minis, Memories & Adventure πŸŽ‰πŸ“… 31st July – 2nd August 2026The Elan Val...
02/06/2026

The Elan Valley Run 2026
πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 10 Years of Minis, Memories & Adventure πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… 31st July – 2nd August 2026

The Elan Valley Run is back, and 2026 marks our 10 year anniversary β€” so we’re going bigger and better than ever.

This isn’t just a drive out.
It’s a world-class Mini event bringing owners together from across the UK and beyond for an unforgettable long weekend in the heart of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Over the years we’ve welcomed Mini fans from all corners of the UK, across Europe, and even as far as Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί
Now it’s time to celebrate a decade of Minis the only way we know how.

πŸ“ Base Camp – Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells
Located in the heart of Wales, right next to the Royal Welsh Showground.

Gates open Friday at 12:00 noon and close at 22:00

Our purpose-built event site includes:
β€’ Over 30 hot showers
β€’ Clean flushing toilets (no portaloos!)
β€’ Hot running water, sinks & soap
β€’ On-site catering and bar
β€’ Large indoor arena with stage (capacity 2,000)

Join the biggest gathering of Mini owners in Wales for a long weekend of driving, entertainment, family activities and breathtaking scenery around Builth Wells, Rhayader and the Elan Valley.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekend Highlights

Friday
β€’ Arrival, sign-in and run pack collection
β€’ Camping groups allocated
β€’ Bar open Friday evening
β€’ Family-friendly atmosphere with activities for kids

Saturday
β€’ Drivers briefing and scenic 1-hour group drive
β€’ Free time to explore local attractions
β€’ πŸͺ– Veterans Run – 90-minute drive through MOD training grounds in the Brecon Beacons
β€’ πŸ’¦ 150ft waterslide
β€’ 🎢 60s-themed fancy dress night with live entertainment and prizes

Sunday – The Elan Valley Run
Hundreds of Minis convoy around the iconic Elan Valley reservoirs as spectators line the route.
The event finishes at the conclusion of the run.

🏨 Hotels available in Builth Wells (within 10 minutes walk) – early booking recommended.

🚘 Club Bookings
Clubs must contact us directly to be kept together.

Tickets are available to purchase on our website.

The Elan Valley Run 2026πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 10 Years of Minis, Memories & Adventure πŸŽ‰πŸ“… 31st July – 2nd August 2026The Elan Val...
01/05/2026

The Elan Valley Run 2026
πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 10 Years of Minis, Memories & Adventure πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… 31st July – 2nd August 2026

The Elan Valley Run is back, and 2026 marks our 10 year anniversary β€” so we’re going bigger and better than ever.

This isn’t just a drive out.
It’s a world-class Mini event bringing owners together from across the UK and beyond for an unforgettable long weekend in the heart of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Over the years we’ve welcomed Mini fans from all corners of the UK, across Europe, and even as far as Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί
Now it’s time to celebrate a decade of Minis the only way we know how.

πŸ“ Base Camp – Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells
Located in the heart of Wales, right next to the Royal Welsh Showground.

Gates open Friday at 12:00 noon and close at 22:00

Our purpose-built event site includes:
β€’ Over 30 hot showers
β€’ Clean flushing toilets (no portaloos!)
β€’ Hot running water, sinks & soap
β€’ On-site catering and bar
β€’ Large indoor arena with stage (capacity 2,000)

πŸš— What Is The Elan Valley Run?
The largest Mini convoy of the 2026 calendar, with hundreds of Minis driving the stunning roads around the Elan Valley reservoirs.

Join the biggest gathering of Mini owners in Wales for a long weekend of driving, entertainment, family activities and breathtaking scenery around Builth Wells, Rhayader and the Elan Valley.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekend Highlights

Friday
β€’ Arrival, sign-in and run pack collection
β€’ Camping groups allocated
β€’ Bar open Friday evening
β€’ Family-friendly atmosphere with activities for kids

Saturday
β€’ Drivers briefing and scenic 1-hour group drive
β€’ Free time to explore local attractions
β€’ πŸͺ– Veterans Run – 90-minute drive through MOD training grounds in the Brecon Beacons
β€’ πŸ’¦ 150ft waterslide
β€’ 🎢 60s-themed fancy dress night with live entertainment and prizes

Sunday – The Elan Valley Run
Hundreds of Minis convoy around the iconic Elan Valley reservoirs as spectators line the route.
The event finishes at the conclusion of the run.

🏨 Hotels available in Builth Wells (within 10 minutes walk) – early booking recommended.

🚘 Club Bookings
Clubs must contact us directly to be kept together.

Tickets are available to purchase on our website.

22/04/2026

Spotted on the hill climb this afternoon.
Just over 3 months to go until hundreds of minis blast through the valleys.

Tickets are available from our website.
Β£20 per car including run plaque.

The Elan Valley Run 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿31st July - 2nd August 2026Join our Facebook group to keep up to date ⬇️⬇️https://www.faceboo...
10/04/2026

The Elan Valley Run 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
31st July - 2nd August 2026

Join our Facebook group to keep up to date ⬇️⬇️

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Weekend passes/Sunday Run tickets available from our website and eventbrite.

Elan Valley Sunday mini run tickets are now live. Β£20 per car including run plaque. Get yours now, link in the comment s...
10/04/2026

Elan Valley Sunday mini run tickets are now live.
Β£20 per car including run plaque.
Get yours now, link in the comment section below ⬇️

Elan Valley Run SUNDAY tickets 🎫 We have a limited amount of Sunday run tickets going live this Friday at 9am. £20 per m...
08/04/2026

Elan Valley Run SUNDAY tickets 🎫

We have a limited amount of Sunday run tickets going live this Friday at 9am.

Β£20 per mini including run plaque.

www.elanvalleyrun.co.uk

Elan Valley Run SUNDAY tickets 🎫 Good morning all We have a limited amount of Sunday run tickets going live this Friday ...
07/04/2026

Elan Valley Run SUNDAY tickets 🎫

Good morning all
We have a limited amount of Sunday run tickets going live this Friday at 9am.

Β£20 per mini including run plaque.

Have a great week ahead 😁

RIP Mark Levell πŸ˜” One of the coolest guys I’ve ever met. Such a bright wonderful human being and was a pleasure to be ar...
06/04/2026

RIP Mark Levell πŸ˜” One of the coolest guys I’ve ever met.
Such a bright wonderful human being and was a pleasure to be around.

Thoughts are with your family and friends.

Such a fun day out in the Peak District with the minis. We are now working behind the scenes cooking up another fun mini...
08/03/2026

Such a fun day out in the Peak District with the minis.
We are now working behind the scenes cooking up another fun mini adventure.

These mini runs are for those with a valid 2026 Elan Valley Ticket.

If you would like to know more please visit our website.

www.elanvalleyrun.co.uk

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Builth Wells

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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