Trail Running Calendar London 2025-2026

London Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre in Croydon, London. The event features a 4-mile (about 6.4 km) lap every hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The wooded venue offers a woodland course with a supportive, community atmosphere ty..

Thames Path Challenge, part of Ultra Challenge Series, runs along the Thames Tow Path from Fulham's Bishops Park in west London to Henley-on-Thames. Distances include a full 100 km route (also a 2‑day daylight option), a 72 km 3/4, 50 km halves, and 28/22 km quarters, plus a 25 km Thames Bridges Tre..

The Run London Epping Forest Trail 10k is a popular running event scheduled for September 14, 2025, in the scenic Epping Forest, Chingford. Participants will complete a 10k course consisting of two laps through the forest, known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes. The race is designe..

Epic Epping Forest Ultra, organized by Orion Harriers, was planned as a 50-mile trail ultra in Epping Forest near Chingford, London. The course comprised ten 5-mile loops, totaling just over 50 miles with around 1,120 meters of ascent. Formats included a solo Ultra and Enduro teams (2 or 4 runners)...

The Richmond Park Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile (21.1 km) trail running event held entirely within Richmond Park, London. Starting and finishing at Sheen Gate, the course takes runners through diverse park landscapes, including paths to Richmond Gate, the White House area with views of park la..

The London Epping Forest 50 Km will take place in London on Saturday 4 October 2025. You can run 50 kilometers.

The Thames Meander Autumn is a scenic riverside running event held in Richmond, starting from the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ. It features three flat, fast, and well-marked out-and-back trail routes along the Thames Path: a 10km, a half marathon, and a marathon. The 10km route turns around at Kew..

The RunUk Kingston 10k is a scenic running event starting and finishing at the Kingston Hawker Centre in Surrey. The course takes runners through the streets of Kingston and along the picturesque river towpath, offering a vibrant atmosphere supported by local organizations. Participants receive a fi..

Thames Path 100 is Centurion Running’s 100-mile ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Richmond, London to Oxford, finishing in the grounds of Oxford University. The 161 km course climbs about 1,900 feet and is described as flat and fast, with roughly 25% paved and 75% trail terrain. It is a point..

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the race follows a way-marked, flat towpath through urban and rura..

Beyond Trails London is a trail running event set in Greater London, offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both routes follow parts of the Capital Ring footpath, showcasing iconic sights such as Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common, and Richmond Park, alongside hidden trails, parks, wood..

The Spitfire Scramble is a unique 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race held at Albyns Farm, London Borough of Havering. Participants can run solo or in teams of two to eight, tackling a 5.75-mile lap repeatedly through day and night. The course spans areas managed by Havering and Forestry Englan..