Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Mount Ephraim 10K is a celebrated running event held at the scenic Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent. Known as an "absolute gem" by RunABC, the race features a 10-kilometer course through quiet, undulating country lanes surrounded by the picturesque Kent countryside. The event also includes a Junior..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..

The Ribble Runfest, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Cafe by the River Ribble. The course features scenic parklands including Avenham Park, Miller Park, and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, with mainly flat, hard..

The Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, scheduled for August 10, 2025, features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior 1K fun run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Deveron Valley, participants will enjoy a multi-terrain course that follows the River Deveron..

Hart 4 is a unique 4-hour trail relay held at Minley Manor, Hampshire, where teams of four compete on a 4 km off-road course. The event features an undulating route through woods and grasslands, combining hills and flat sections to challenge and engage runners. Teams aim to complete as many laps as..

The Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival 2025, held on August 10th, takes place in the scenic Devilla Forest near Kincardine, Fife, with the event hub at Tulliallan Police College and Tulliallan Castle. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10km, 5km trail runs, or a 1.5km family f..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors, starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, it offers three race distances: a full trail marathon (29 miles), a half marathon (16.5 miles), and a 10k (8.3 miles), with..

The Cold Norton Charity Summer Half Marathon Trail Event, scheduled for August 10, 2025, offers participants a choice between a 10km and a 13.1-mile route through the scenic countryside of Cold Norton, Essex. This charity event supports Farleigh Hospice, providing essential care for those with life-..

The Bradway Blitz is a seven-mile trail race held at Bradway Community Hall on the edge of the Peak District National Park near Sheffield, Derbyshire. This self-guided loop course takes runners through scenic woodland paths, rolling farmland, and includes a few challenging hills, offering a mix of n..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, it offers 5k and 10k distances suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course features an undulating trail that skirts field boundaries, passes t..

The Huffer Puffer Trail Race is a self-navigated trail running event held near Littley Green, Chelmsford. Covering approximately 6 miles, the course traverses trails, tracks, and country lanes. Participants receive a written route description on race day, as the course is unmarked and without marsha..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is an 8.8km fell race with 300m of ascent, organized by Keswick Athletic Club in the English Lake District. Starting from Fitz Park in Keswick, the course ascends via Spooney Green Lane and zigzags to the summit of Latrigg, then descends past Jenkin Hill monument before retur..

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, dating back to the 19th century. This challenging 3.4-mile (5.4 km) race features a steep 1001-foot (305 m) climb, running from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. Known for its short..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run Summer Evening Series is a vibrant trail running event held at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve in Brighouse, Yorkshire. Offering both 5K and 10K distances, this pop-up series invites runners to enjoy scenic routes through the nature reserve's beautiful landscapes. P..

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell running race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1,175 ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms pub. Runners ascend through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, then traverse t..

The British Athletics Uphill Only Trial Race is a mountain running event held on Skiddaw in Cumbria, starting at Dodd Wood. Covering 6.4 km with a 905 m ascent, the course ascends via Ullock Pike, Long Side, and Carl Side, finishing near Skiddaw's summit. The marked and marshaled route includes a 50..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held at Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms near York. Participants run loops of a 3.65-mile flat course on paved paths, avoiding service tracks, with a route passing York College. The event encourages camaraderie, featuring a section where runners..