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 1262 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 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 Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

Rushmoor Wellesley 10k is a community‑organised running event in Aldershot, Hampshire, starting and finishing near the historic military town. The flat course runs mainly along Wellesley Woodlands footpaths and the Basingstoke Canal towpath, finishing in the Military Athletics Stadium. It’s run by B..

Back for a ninth time, the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place at Wyre Forest’s Callow Hill Visitor Centre in autumn 2025. The event offers two options: a 13-mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven for a shorter challenge. The course winds throug..

Bolt Round the Holt is a trail running event held at Alice Holt Forest in Hampshire, featuring distances of a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and a junior run. The course consists of undulating forest trails with picturesque, sun-dappled scenery, offering a challenging yet scenic experience. The 5k route fo..

Yorkshire Coast Trail Race Series is a coastal trail running event organized by Bridlington Road Runners Club on the East Yorkshire coast. The courses start on Bridlington Sea Front Beaconsfield Prom and loop out to Sewerby, Danes Dyke and Flamborough headland before returning to a sea-front finish...

Prosper Events’ Quantock Hills Half Marathon is a challenging trail race in the Quantock Hills, Somerset, starting near Kilve Court, SSE Outdoors. This half marathon combines scenic trails with tough climbs, rolling hills, and views, weaving through forests, country lanes, and open moorland. Runners..

Thompson Millennium Green 10k & 5k in Thompson, Norfolk features a scenic multi-terrain course through pathways, lanes, and bridleways around the village. The 10k route starts on the Millennium Green and loops via farmland tracks, Griston Road (past the Chequers pub) and Peddars Way before returning..

Its Grim Up North Running's Oktoberfest takes place along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Rodley, near the Barge Pub (LS13 1HP). Distances range from 5k to Ultra Marathon, all on a flat towpath with only the canal locks giving gentle elevation. The course is marshalled and signed, with feed station..

Blaze the Biblins is a Welsh Athletics–permitted trail race organized by Monross Trailblazers, held at the Biblins Youth Campsite in Doward, near Ross-on-Wye, within a protected AONB. The approximately 6-mile (10 km) route uses hard trails, single-track and unmade ground, with climbs, flat sections..

Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park returns. Set in Thoresby Park, a Pierrepont family estate with 400-year history, a 17th-century mansion, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, it features wild deer and historic cattle. Distances range from a family-friendly 2km to 5–30 miles (1–6 laps).The mostly fla..

Steeple Barton Chase is an annual running event held at Barton Abbey, halfway between Oxford and Banbury in Oxfordshire, UK, just off the A4260. The event offers multiple distances to suit all abilities: a 10-kilometre main race, a 5-kilometre option, and a Family Fun Run around the cricket grounds...

The Stockland Scamper is a revived multi-terrain running event held near Honiton, East Devon, returning in 2025 after a six-year break. Organized by Stockland Primary Academy PTA and Ruby Red Running, it offers three distances: 10km, 5km, and 3km, each featuring hilly, muddy countryside routes with..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event near Loughborough. The main 10-mile course winds through the Charnwood countryside, offering a rural trail experience for adults and older youths. A 1-mile Junior Challenge is also held (open to all ages) with on-the-day entry.The..

Situated at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster, DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place in the Autumn 2025 edition on 5 October 2025. The event offers two distances: a 13‑mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and the 7.6‑mile Wyre Wizard Super Seven f..

Teignbridge Trotters’ Sibelco Templer Ten is a 10-mile, multi-terrain race held in Newton Abbot, Devon. The course is 90% off-road, starting and finishing in the grounds of Stover School and looping through Stover Country Park and the fields at Teigngrace. The event, limited to 325 runners, is known..

The Burnham on Crouch 10K is an exciting running event organized by the Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch and Dengie Hundred, scheduled for October 5, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat, single-lap course that features coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and trails through open country..

Punk Panther Headtorch Half is a headtorch trail half marathon organized by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. The event runs from Swinsty Moor Car Park and loops around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in two laps. Distances include approximately 13.1 miles (10 km) with about 800 ft of elevation gain, off..

8 Bishopsgate Stair Climb is a charity stair-climb event in London, held at 8 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ. Climbers ascend the building’s 50 floors, totaling 1,135 steps to a viewing gallery at the top of the 203-metre tower, where panoramic views of the city await. The climb is designed for all paces—par..

Kent Downs 50 Challenge is an Ultra Challenge event based at the Kent Showground, Maidstone, in the Garden of England. The main 50 km loop (about 1000 m elevation) loops anticlockwise around the Kent Downs, starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, passing Aylesford, then following the Rive..

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