Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The 89th McConnell Shield is a cross-country race held at Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The event features a range of races: U12 800m, U14 1 mile, U16 2 miles, and senior races including a 3-mile section for ladies and vets, followed by the 5-mile McConnell Shield..

Tinto Hill Race is a Carnethy Hill Running Club event near Thankerton, Biggar, Scotland, starting at the foot of Tinto Hill. The senior race covers about 4.4 miles with around 1,500 feet of ascent, run on an unmarked course over ground above 2,000 feet. Summit conditions can be variable, and runners..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a single-loop trail ultra starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club in the Chilterns. The 50-kilometre course climbs about 800m and threads through Berkhamsted Common and the Ashridge Estate, then follows The Ridgeway National Trail to Aldbury and Wendover befor..

The Guided Run - Petersfield 10k will take place in Petersfield on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is a 10-kilometre trail event held in Auchterarder, Scotland, as part of the Auchterarder Running Festival. The course threads from the town into the Ochil Hills, combining forest tracks, steady climbs, fast descents and a couple of stream crossings. Its GPS route..

Post Hill Challenge is a 5.6 km off-road race held on the trail paths of Post Hill, featuring two ascents of the famous Post Hill motor bike hill climb. The route is muddy in parts and slippery on the hill, with fell shoes recommended. Open to ages 16 to 80+, the event takes place at Troydale Social..

White Rose Ultra is a 30-mile ultra-marathon weaving through Yorkshire’s Calder Valley. The route combines rugged trails with steep climbs, rolling country roads, tracks and lanes, offering dramatic valley views and enchanting villages. It promises a well-supported course, with thoughtfully placed a..

The Haldon Halloween Twilight Run takes place in Haldon Forest near Exeter, Great Britain, offering a festive running experience on November 1, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: a 2.5 km fun run, 5 km, and 10 km races, including Canicross options for dog runners. The event features..

Brewery Trail Run is a 6-mile (10 km) trail run through the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, about 40 minutes northwest of London. The route traverses scenic trails with some hills, and participants are grouped by ability and may walk steep sections, making it suitable for all..

OTT Ultra Marathon is a 30-mile trail race through the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Based around Merthyr Tydfil, the course begins near Cyfarthfa Castle and follows the Taff Trail before diverging onto riverside trails toward the Beacons Reservoir. The route climbs to Pen y Fan, the region’s highe..

Winter Warrior 50km Ultra is a winter trail ultramarathon from Norwich to Diss along the Boudicca Way. The well-marked route stays on the Boudicca Trail from Trowse, Norwich to Hope Church, Diss, winding through Caistor St. Edmund, Stoke Holy Cross, Saxlingham, Tasburgh, Fritton, Pulham Market and S..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The TFG Cheese & Crackers Trail is a mountain-style trail run held in Hartington, Peak District, finishing at Hartington Village Hall. Runners choose between two waymarked courses: 8.4km (135m ascent) or 16.4km (290m ascent). The atmosphere is relaxed, with a small-group waved start to suit both new..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a scenic trail running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose from various distances including approximately 10k, half marathon, 20 miler, marathon, and ultra marathon, all based on laps of a 6.5-mile trail course. The route ge..

The Tommy Runs return to Seaham, County Durham, centered at the Tommy War Memorial statue on North Terrace. The event offers 5km and 10km options, with routes along the sea-front featuring a mix of road, promenade, and some trail sections. The 5km route is on closed roads with only 80 feet of elevat..

Derwentwater Ten is a 10-mile road race organized by Keswick AC in Keswick, Cumbria. Touted as "The UK's most scenic 10 mile road race," the undulating, entirely tarmac course loops clockwise around Derwent Water. The race begins in Keswick town centre near George Fisher and finishes back at the sta..

Shepshed 7 2025 is a 7-mile running event organized by Shepshed Running Club, held at Iveshead School, Shepshed, LE12 9DA. The main race uses a two-lap, scenic, traffic-free countryside course through the private Garendon Park grounds by kind permission of Persimmon Homes. The route is multi-terrain..

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd, run in Dodd Wood near Bassenthwaite, presents a fully marked, chip-timed trail race in Season 4 of Lakeland Paws. Runners can choose between an 8K option with about 370 meters of ascent or a 5K route with around 210 meters of ascent. The course combines forest roads and trai..