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 1334 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 Great Barrow Challenge Day 6, hosted by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This event is part of a 10-day running challenge offering various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, allowing participants to choose..

The Great Barrow Challenge Day 7, hosted by Zig Zag Running, 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 multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra maratho..

The Ambleside Sports race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) championship, takes place at Rydal Park near Ambleside on the A591. The event features a challenging 1.7-mile (2.7 km) course with an 800-foot (240 meters) climb, including a deceptively tough ascent through bracken..

The Great Barrow Challenge Day 8, 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 own p..

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The Great Barrow Challenge Day 9, hosted by Zig Zag Running, 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 multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra maratho..

The Salt Cellar Fell Race, organized by Steel City Striders, is a challenging 10.9 km (7.1 miles) fell running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing near the Upper Derwent Reservoir at Fairholmes Visitor Centre. The course features 486 meters (1,535 feet) of ascent, categorized as..

The Wendover Woods 10K, organized by Runaway Racing, is a trail running event held at Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features a challenging 10-kilometer course with over 250 meters of elevation gain, set entirely on well-marked woodland trails without road crossings. The route offers a mi..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The Round the Rock will take place in Morden on Saturday 2 August 2025. You can run 46 miles.

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The Powburn Show Hill Race is a classic 6-mile country hill running event held in Powburn, near Alnwick, United Kingdom. The race starts at the show field and follows a scenic route through flat farm fields before a sharp ascent up East Hill, reaching about 700 feet in elevation. Runners then traver..

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2025 is a mountain trail running event held in the stunning Ogwen Valley within Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales, starting from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig. The race offers three distances—10K, 25K, and 40K—covering some of the highest mountains in England and Wales, including the C..

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The Orion Harriers Forest Five Series is a running event held at Jubilee Retreat, featuring a 5-mile race through forest terrain. Established in 2009 to support the Orion Harriers clubhouse, the 2025 series includes three races on Saturday mornings in June, July, and August. The third race also serv..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, take place at the Gisburn Forest Hub in Slaidburn, Lancashire. This event features two main distances: a 10k trail race with 666 feet of elevation and a half marathon covering 13.1 miles with 1,400 feet of elevation. The courses traverse e..

She Strides Women Only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hebden Bridge. The 50-kilometer circular course traverses scenic woodland and open moorland, passing through Brontë country and notable locations like Haworth. Runners face 5,000 feet o..

The Osmotherley Show Fell Race, held in North Yorkshire, UK, is an 8.8 km (5.5 miles) challenging fell race featuring a climb of 320 meters (1050 feet). It is part of the Esk Valley Fell Race Summer Series and open to runners aged 16 and over. The race course includes access through a private estate..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a challenging 37-mile trail running event held in Allendale, Northumberland, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The route forms a loop passing through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead before returning to Allendale,..

The Dovedale Dipper, organized by Peak Running, is a challenging trail event held in the Peak District National Park, based in the picturesque village of Hartington, Derbyshire. It offers two route options: approximately 15 miles and a marathon-like 26 miles, suitable for both runners and walkers. T..

The ZigZag Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 is a trail running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. This event offers individual day entries with multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, allowing participants to cho..

The Calderdale Crawl is a 24-mile walking or running event organized by the Calderdale LDWA, held near Halifax at Heath Rugby Union Football Club. The scenic route features undulating terrain through woods, tracks, fields, and a short stretch along the River Calder and canal, with checkpoints includ..

The Torridon Explorer - Guided Trail Running will take place in Torridon from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.