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 1363 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.

Take part in a woodland night score at Westerham: 60 minute navigation to collect as many 10 point controls as you can from 20 locations. Limited entries, book online in advance; apres and prize giving at The Carpenters Arms.

Its Grim Up North Running presents Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1, a scenic autumn trail race near Otley, North Yorkshire. The highlight is a 6.6-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, with additional distances offered o..

Join WRNL 3 in Colden Common for a lively 60 minute orienteering score event where you pick controls in any order to rack up points. Lights and hi viz required; hired dibbers available and juniors must be accompanied.

Join EpicTrails 6km, a friendly night trail run from Milngavie led by an experienced guide. Bring trail shoes and a headtorch and enjoy a social, regrouping pace along scenic coastal and West Highland Way paths.

Near Market Harborough, run a 5 mile out and back through the atmospheric Oxendon Tunnel with moody lighting; bring a headtorch. Pick night or dawn for a sunrise reveal and earn interlinking medals if you take on both.

Take on the Brigantia Hogsheads Challenge: a 6 hour chip timed run on a flat 1 km circuit in York, where every finisher earns a bespoke medal and goody bag. Bring a refillable bottle and enjoy homemade cakes and snacks.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 2 offers a choice of distances from a 6.6/6.7-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs to a half marathon, 20-miler, and marathon. Based at the Swinsty/Fewston Reserv..

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 lak..

Join Linacre Infini, a timed six hour lapped trail challenge around scenic Linacre Reservoirs. Run as many laps as you can on wooded valley trails and climbs and earn a bespoke medal for completing a lap.

Run a 40 mile trail ultra around Warrington, starting and finishing in Lymm. Waymarked country routes, checkpoints and a hot finish meal make this a classic club organised challenge, with medals and optional technical tees for finishers.

Moonlight Meander, a nocturnal trail race by Its Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP (North Yorkshire). Runners can choose a 4-mile or 8-mile loop through woodland under pi..

Morven Hill Race at Groddie near Dinnet on Saturday 8 November 2025 offers three waymarked distances up a classic upland summit. Expect a testing climb, scenic views and limited entries on the day.

Run a twilight 10 km off road trail through Dorset woods and historic parkland as dusk falls. Enjoy atmospheric scenery, a touch of local ghost lore and medals, trophies and refreshments at the finish; entries are limited.

Grim Reservoir Dogs, organized by It’s Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. The event offers two looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.6 miles, designed for running with your dog. Participants..

Run the scenic 50 km Dava Way from Grantown on Spey to Forres, following the old Highland Railway through Cairngorms woodlands and moorland. A runnable trail ultra perfect for marathoners stepping up or experienced ultra runners.

Celebrate Heart & Soul Racing's first birthday with a fun 4 km rave run in Newcastle with music and glow sticks. The run ends at Anarchy Brew Co for a private after party with live music, pizza and your first drink included for £5.

Endurancelife Gower at Oxwich Bay on 8 November 2025 invites runners to tackle stunning cliff top, woodland and beach trails across challenging terrain. Choose from 10K to ultra distances and finish with sea views and a medal.

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Enjoy a scenic 5 mile trail through woodland and rolling hills at the Three Counties Trot, organised by Billinge Running Club on 8 November 2025. Route fully marked and marshalled with finish and post race social at The Delph Tavern.

Take on the South Downs on 8 November 2025 at Westerlands, Graffham with a 50k Ultra linking five long distance trails or a scenic Half Marathon on three trails. Well stocked checkpoints, chip timing and a wooden eco medal await finishers.

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