Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Bingley, Yorkshire, featuring 5K and 10K race options. Set near 5 Rise Locks on Beck Lane, the event offers a welcoming atmosphere with a jumble medal, hot food, beer or soft drinks, and a sweetie bag for all partici..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a 5.5-mile fell race held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The event features a scenic route through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton, with a pleasant downhill stretch returning to the village. This rac..

The Newnham 8 Miler and 4 Miler is a popular trail running event held at Newnham Park, a private estate on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon. The event features two distances: an 8-mile two-lap course and a 4-mile single lap, offering a unique alternative to standard 5K, 10K, or half marathon races...

The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race is a 7-mile running event set in the scenic Carron Valley Forestry in Stirlingshire. Open to runners of all abilities, the course features undulating forestry tracks and culminates near the Carron Reservoir. The race aims to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland and the..

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a scenic 43.6 km trail race held in the Pennines, starting and finishing at Tattersall Farm in Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire. With an elevation gain of 3,814 feet, the course features stunning natural landmarks including Gorple Rocks, Top Withins, Bronte Waterfall, an..

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile hill run with a 700-foot elevation gain, held at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. This short, sharp race is part of the afternoon program of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, offering a vibrant atmosphere with much of the course visible from..

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two race distances: a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop of the Community Forest Path. Both races run clockwise on the same day, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School (45-mile) or The W..

The Crickhowell 10km is a new running event set in the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangattock near Crickhowell. The race features a flat, out-and-back course along the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, with a turnaround point at Gilwern village. Designed for runners l..

Trail, Trains & Tunnels 2025 is a 6-hour timed running challenge held in Penistone, Sheffield, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail and Don Valley Trail. Participants complete 7-mile loops that include crossing the historic Rumtickle Viaduct and running through the 924-foot Thurgoland Tunnel, opened..

The Dunoon Ultra Marathon, held in Argyll, Scotland, is a challenging 48.6 km (30.2 miles) trail race featuring 981 meters of elevation gain. The course starts at Benmore Gardens and includes scenic loops through Pucks Glen, Glen Massan, Glenkin, and Bishop's Glen, offering stunning views of the Hol..

Run the Borders is a challenging 109km ultramarathon held in the Scottish Borders, following the scenic Borders Abbey Way. The circular trail links historic towns including Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick, and Selkirk, passing four ruined abbeys: Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh. The course f..

The Ochil 2000s is a challenging long-distance hill running event held in the Ochil Hills, Scotland. Covering approximately 33 km with 1770 meters of ascent, the race starts at Glen Sherrup car park in Glen Devon and finishes at Stirling University. Participants navigate a marked route visiting mult..

The Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon is a challenging trail running event held in South Wales, starting at Cardiff Harlequins RFC. Participants can choose between two ultra distances: 44 miles or 33 miles. The 44-mile route begins at Llanthony Priory in the Black Mountains, following the scenic Camb..

The Gosfield Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Gosfield School in Essex, UK. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course is fully marked and set within the scenic grounds of the school.The eve..

The Ilkley Skyline is a challenging 22-mile fell running race based on a route created in 2013 by North Leeds runner Mike Ayers. Hosted by Great Owl Running, the race starts and finishes at the Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead, Ilkley. The course is a demanding loop that traverses at least eight moors,..

The Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in the Devon and Cornwall region, featuring a unique format where participants run 4.167 miles every hour on the hour. Each lap must be completed within 60 minutes, with any remaining time used for recovery before the next lap..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging ultra-distance running event held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the non-stop 130-mile towpath course offers a sc..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Caldbeck to Threlkeld is a guided recce event hosted by NAV4 on behalf of Durty Events, covering the first 12 miles of the Lakes in a Day route. Participants navigate challenging terrain including the River Caldew ford, the ascent of Blencathra, and the steep descent of Hall..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with a possible alternative 3.28-mile route...