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 1315 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 Beacons Way Ultra 100 Miles is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Covering 100 miles with 6,143 meters of ascent, the race starts at Abergavenny Castle and follows the Beacons Way National Trail, including iconic peaks like Pen-y-Fan and the Carmar..

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Ultra X Wales is a multi-stage ultra-marathon held in southern Snowdonia, western Wales, featuring stunning landscapes from the northern Cambrian mountains to lakes, coastline, mountains, and beaches. The event offers four race options: a 110km two-day race, and single-day races of 60km, 50km, and 2..

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The Great Barrow Challenge Day 3, hosted by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This event is part of a 10-day series offering various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, allowing participants to choose their race,..

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell is a challenging trail running event held in Edale, Hope Valley, within the Peak District National Park, UK. It offers four distances: Ultra Marathon (41 miles, 10,000ft ascent), Marathon (26.9 miles, 6,400ft ascent), Half Marathon (15.5 miles, 4,000ft ascent), and 10..

The Mullaghcarn Giant Race is a 12km mountain running event held in Gortin Glens Forest Park, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Featuring a challenging 500m ascent, runners summit Mullaghcarn, the southernmost peak of the Sperrins at 542m, where the iconic Giant statue stands. The course descends thr..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth on the River Severn. Participants can choose from 9 miles, half marathon, 19 miles, 28 miles, or 37 miles. The route offers scenic views of the river and industrial heritage, wit..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, showcasing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan and the Carmarthen Fans. Starting..

The Tywardreath Trotter is an annual 7-mile multi-terrain running race held in Tywardreath, Cornwall, typically on a Saturday evening in late July. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, quiet country lanes, and green lanes, with approximately half the route off-road. Runners experience..

The Falkland Hill Race, held in Falkland, Fife, is a challenging multi-terrain running event covering just under 6 miles with over 400m of ascent. The course features a mix of hard paths, grass fields, land-rover tracks, and open hillside, including steep uphill and downhill sections, and reaches th..

The Turnslack Fell Race is a Category BM fell running event held near Calderbrook, UK, starting from Calderbrook Community Church. Covering a challenging 12.9 km distance with 610 meters of ascent, the race tests participants' endurance and hill-running skills. The event encourages car sharing for p..

The Berneray 10K Road & Cross-Country Race takes place on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, as part of the annual Berneray Week festivities. This friendly and intimate race features a scenic circular course starting and finishing at Berneray Community Hall. The route combines sin..

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra marathon held in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing on the edge of Pocklington, UK. Designed to showcase the region's hidden trails and picturesque villages such as Givendale, Bishop Wilton, and Thixendale, the course features rolli..

The James Herriot Country Trail Run is a popular annual 14-kilometer trail race held near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale, England. Organized by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale, the event attracts runners from across England who enjoy a scenic course featuring moorland tracks and paths. The start and fi..

The ACORN Rouken Glen Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held in Rouken Glen Country Park, a historic 143-acre park located about 10km south of Glasgow. The race covers roughly 8km, consisting of two 4km laps that traverse a multi-terrain course featuring some mud, inclines, declines, and fa..

The ZigZag Great Barrow Challenge Day 4 takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. This event is part of a 10-day series offering individual day entries with distances ranging from 5k to ultra marathon, allowing participants to choose their race and pace. Day 4 features..

The Westfield 7.5km Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held at Westfield Community Hall in the UK. The course features a mainly off-road loop that follows the famous 1066 Country Walk for the first 3km, passing landmarks like the Bayeux Tapestry-inspired Farbanks Henge sculptures, then retur..

The Guided Trail Run at Bod Petryal offers participants a relaxed 10km experience through the scenic Clocaenog Forest. The route features beautiful forest trails, leading to the village of Melin y Wig, and includes a stretch along the Brenig way beside the river Clwyd. This event emphasizes a friend..

The Bembridge Trail 5 is a scenic 5-mile trail run held in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The circular course starts and finishes at the Community Centre, guiding runners through picturesque areas including Bembridge Marshes, Centurions Copse, Peacock Hill, and along the Coastal Path. The route is undula..

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place on July 27, 2025, in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. The event offers a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle. The courses wind through surrounding forest areas and..

The Holme Moss Fell Race is a challenging 28.5 km (17.8 miles) fell running event with 1,315 meters (4,215 feet) of ascent, held near Holmfirth at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club. The course features sections of the Pennine Way and extensive moorland terrain, including steep climbs and descents, making..