Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2025-2026! Our curated list features an impressive 1308 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

Run Sandringham 24 is a premier 24-hour trail running event held at the scenic Sandringham Estate, the Royal Family's country retreat in Norfolk, England. Participants can run solo or in teams of up to 12, completing laps of a 5-mile course through beautiful Royal Parkland and Norfolk countryside. T..

The MTC Oxford Ultra is a 49-mile ultra marathon starting from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road and finishing at The Catherine Wheel in Henley-on-Thames. The point-to-point course follows the Thames Path, passing scenic landmarks such as Sandford Weir, Culham, Cholsey, Moulsford, Streatley, Whitchurc..

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 221 miles.

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The Arncliffe Gala, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a fell running event held at Arncliffe Village Green in North Yorkshire. The main race covers 1.6 miles with a challenging 400 feet (120 meters) climb. The course starts from the village green, ascends steeply to..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The The Devil Half Marathon will take place in Blaydon on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 13 miles.

The Brecon Beacons 51k event, part of the RunThrough UK Brecon Beacons Trails in August 2025, offers runners a challenging ultra-distance trail race in the scenic Brecon Beacons, starting from Talybont-on-Usk. Participants can choose from 10K, 24K, or 51K distances, each featuring rugged trails, cli..

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The Seven Sevens Race is a challenging mountain running event held in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, starting from Greenhill YMCA. This 30.5 km race features a demanding 2600m ascent, covering the seven highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains. The 2025 edition follows a clockwise course and is part of t..

The Centurion North Downs Way 100 is a challenging 103-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in South East England, running from Farnham in Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent. The course features approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing scenic English countryside, villages, and notabl..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Dartmoor, Devon, with its 9th edition scheduled for August 9, 2025. It features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that traverses open moorland, two Dartmoor 600m summits, and three moorland vill..

The Lurig Challenge Run is a 3.8-mile off-road race held annually as part of the Heart of the Glens Festival in Northern Ireland. The course features a challenging ascent to the summit of Lurig, which stands at 1,073 feet, offering runners spectacular panoramic views before a fast descent back to th..

The Turner Landscape Fell Race is a challenging 17-kilometre (10.6 miles) fell running event held in the Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Turner Hall Farm near Coniston. The course features 906 metres (2,972 feet) of ascent and includes checkpoints on the summits of Grey Friar, The..

The OuterEdge Events' Big Day Out Dartmoor features two trail races set in the stunning Dartmoor National Park, Devon. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing moorland wilderness, four villages, and 1,119m ascent. It offers a fully marked course w..

Race Across Scotland is a challenging 215-mile ultramarathon that follows the full length of Scotland's Southern Upland Way, a renowned national trail. Starting at the scenic Portpatrick Harbour on the west coast, runners traverse mountains, valleys, and deep forests across the Southern Uplands, fin..

The Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100) is a prominent ultra running event in the UK, featuring a 100km (62-mile) point-to-point race along the scenic Stour Valley Path from Newmarket, Suffolk to Cattawade near Manningtree, Essex. The course traverses predominantly trail terrain (95%) with minimal paved..

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The MTC Windsor Ultra is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in the UK, starting in Henley-on-Thames and finishing in Kingston upon Thames. The point-to-point course follows the River Thames, passing landmarks such as Marlow Lock, Cookham Moor, Maidenhead Bridge, Windsor Racecourse, Windsor Ca..

The Thames Meander Summer is a scenic riverside running event held in Richmond, starting at the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ and following the Thames Path towpath towards Canbury Gardens in Kingston-upon-Thames. It offers three race distances: a 10km (one 6.25-mile out-and-back loop), a half marath..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile summer trail run held in North Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The route features 840 meters of ascent and loops through the scenic Cordwell Valley, with a brief detour into the neighboring Linacre Valley. Starting from Holmesfie..

Open to Offas is a well-established walking and running challenge held in northeast Wales, starting from Cilcain Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 32 miles, 24 miles, or 15.5 miles. The scenic routes ascend the Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge,..

Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, held in Aberdeenshire on August 10, 2025, features a scenic multi-terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. The event includes a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail run, and a 1k junior fun run. The half marathon follows quiet roads and woodland trai..