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 1339 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.

The Soyland Moor Fell Race is a challenging 13.5-mile fell running event held in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, starting and finishing at the Hinchliffe Arms in Cragg Vale. Featuring 1,300 feet of ascent, the course includes a steep tarmac climb, boggy terrain at Sunderland Pasture, and iconic landmark..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

The Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1 event, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers a scenic 6.6-mile loop around the picturesque Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs near Otley, Yorkshire. The mainly off-road course features undulating terrain on good trails, showcasing beautiful autumnal..

Tunnel Vision in Market Harborough is a unique 5-mile out-and-back running event featuring both a Night Run and a Dawn Run. The course includes a memorable passage through the 422-meter-long Oxendon Tunnel, an old railway tunnel that is pitch black but mood-lit for the race, requiring runners to use..

The Brigantia Hogsheads Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held at York Sports Village on a flat 1km cycle circuit. Celebrating Celtic heritage, the event offers runners the freedom to complete as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour window, from a single lap to the full duration. All par..

The Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 2 is a scenic trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, located at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park in Otley, Yorkshire. The main course is a 6.6-mile undulating loop around both reservoirs, featuring good trail terrain and stunning a..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.

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Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The Linacre Infini Trail Race is a timed endurance trail running event held in the scenic Linacre Valley near Derbyshire, on the eastern edge of the Peak District. Participants aim to complete as many 5km laps as possible within a 6-hour limit on a fully marked and marshaled course that follows well..

Grim Reservoir Dogs is a charming trail running event held around the scenic Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 3.3-mile or 6.6-mile looped course, both designed to be enjoyed alongside your dog. The route showcases the beautiful reservoir landscapes..

Moonlight Meander is a unique night trail running event held at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir near Otley, Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 4-mile or 8-mile looped course through wooded terrain, illuminated by head-torches, fairy lights, and lanterns. The course features undulating elevatio..

The East Devon 8 Trigs is a self-navigation trail running and walking event held in East Devon, starting at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it offers three distance options: a 3 Trigs Half Marathon (21 km), a 6 Trigs Marathon (42 km), and an 8 Trigs Ultramarathon (53..

Hardmoors 26.2: Goathland is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it features three circular courses: a 27.5-mile trail marathon with 4,800 feet of ascent, a half marathon, and a 10k. The routes are no..

Freedom Racing - 5 Trails Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Westerlands, Graffham, Petworth, in the South Downs, UK. The main race is a stunning 50k ultra that links five long-distance trails into one scenic loop: the Serpent Trail, New Lipchis Way, West Sussex Literary Trail, Monarchs W..

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The Lighthouse Marathon, organized by Bys Vyken Events, is a challenging trail race held along the Cornish Coast Path in Cornwall, UK. The marathon covers 26.2 miles from Pendeen to Godrevy, featuring nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain with varied terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, tarmac,..

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular half marathon trail race held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. This award-winning autumn event features a stunning and challenging course that begins in the historic market town and includes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Runners then follo..

The Poole Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Upton Country Park, Poole. It offers multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun for kids, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, catering to all ages and abilities. The course is mostly off-road with a mix of trails and paths, featuring und..

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra is a challenging running event held in Cornwall, starting at the Sunset Surf Cafe in Gwithian. The marathon covers a demanding 26-mile coastal route from Pendeen Lighthouse to Godrevy Lighthouse, featuring varied terrain including mud, water, rocks, sand, and tarmac..

The Readymoney Ramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Fowey, Cornwall, featuring distances of 8 km, 16 km, 24 km, and 32 km. The course combines 50% trail and 50% road, starting and finishing in Fowey, and includes scenic routes through Readymoney Cove and along the coastal path to Polridmo..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a unique night-time ultra running event held at Balgone Estate, East Lothian, Scotland. Participants have six hours to complete as many laps as possible of a well-marked 5km off-road trail loop. The race offers solo and team relay options, with teams of..