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 1299 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 WESSENDEN 27KM is a circular multi-terrain trail race in Colne Valley, West Yorkshire. Starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, the 27-kilometre route threads country lanes, woodland trails and catchwaters, offering scenic moorland sections and a largely runnable profile..

The South Coast Challenge will take place in Eastbourne on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 16 and 63 miles.

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The Scammonden (50 miles) is an ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The circular 50-mile course features a mix of wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked sections and..

Lone Wolf Birmingham 2025 takes place at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, DY14 9XQ. The event centers on a 7.1km forest loop, with distance options including 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultramarathon—the distance you choose. It functions as a 24-hour endurance challenge: runners complete one..

Ben Nevis Race is an annual hill race in Fort William, Scotland, organized by the Ben Nevis Race Association. The route starts at New Town Park, Claggan, ascends to the summit of Britain’s highest mountain and returns, with distance not published on the site. The race draws up to 600 amateur competi..

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a 50-kilometre ultramarathon through the Cheviot Hills around Wooler, Northumberland. The route is GPS-guided with a digital route map and waterproof map, and runners have 12 hours to complete, supported by marshals and medical cover. Starting at The Mart in Wooler, the co..

Heigts Ultra Trail (HUT) in Colne Valley, West Yorkshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, offers six routes: 50-mile, 50-kilometre, 27-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and a 1-kilometre junior fun run, plus a festival backdrop for the day. The mostly off-road, multi-terrain course runs throu..

Now in its sixty-second year, The Across Wales Walk is a 45-mile linear challenge from the English border at Anchor near Clun, Shropshire, to the Welsh coast at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth. Described as a classic of the challenge walking calendar, it is open to walkers and runners with an 18-hour t..

Dartmoor in a Day Ultra is Climb South West’s fully supported Dartmoor challenge with a 50km Ultra and a 30km Challenge. The route starts in Okehampton, passes Postbridge, and finishes in Ivybridge, featuring West Dart stepping stones, Ryder’s Hill, a clapper bridge over the Avon, and views toward t..

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The Maverick Lakes Osprey 2025 is a challenging trail running event held in the iconic Lake District, starting from Grasmere. Participants can choose from five routes ranging from a 9 km sprint to a demanding 52 km ultra with over 2,800 meters of elevation gain. The course features rugged climbs, te..

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The Andover Trail Marathon, held in North Hampshire at Kings Road, Enham Alamein, offers both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles) through scenic trails. The marathon route follows the Testway up to Coombe Gibbet, Hampshire's highest point, then returns via the Conholt estat..

Ingleton Three Counties Fell Race is a new long-distance fell race set for Saturday 6 September 2025, starting and finishing at Mealbank Hall in Ingleton. The route covers about 31.5 km (19.5 miles) with roughly 1,580 m (5,184 ft) of climbing, looping through the watershed that links Yorkshire, Lanc..

RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky 53k & 25k Trail Races, a brand-new RunThrough event set in Snowdonia, takes place on Saturday, 6 September 2025 in Barmouth. Runners can choose between 25k and 53k trail distances, designed to challenge participants on scenic routes with amazing views. The course is mars..

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Glenmore 24 Trail Race is a 12- or 24-hour trail endurance event held in the Glenmore forest outside Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, near Loch Morlich. Runners cover a 4-mile off-road loop on forest trails, with the main race run in full for 12/24 hours; participants can opt to join a small 400m..

The RAMSDEN (50KM) at Heights Ultra Trail is a circular 50km ultra starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The route traverses wonderful trails and open moorland with stunning vistas, designed to deliver a memorable ultra-running experience. It is inclusive, w..

Groovy Kinder Love & Groovy Baby Love is an off-road fell-running event at Scout Hut, Swallow House Lane, Hayfield (SK22 2HB). Saturday 6 September 2025 features two races: the 24.5 km Groovy Kinder Love with about 1,270–1,290 m of ascent, and the 16 km Groovy Baby Love with around 675 m of ascent...

Victoria Park Summer Series returns 6 September in Ashford, at Victoria Park. It offers two 60‑minute scores: Long Score for experienced navigators (20 controls, 90–109, with two dumbbell bonuses) and Short Score for beginners and families (60 minutes, 20 controls). Scoring is 10 points per control..

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56 is a challenging 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. The event starts and finishes in Hazel Grove, taking place over the first full weekend in September in the Peak District. The course is unmarked, demanding navigationa..

Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay is a team relay event organised by Saddleworth Runners, held at the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, Saddleworth (OL3 6LW). Teams of four contest two road legs of about 3 miles each (made up of two laps on a hilly circuit) and two fell legs of about 2.5 miles over Saddlewort..

Battle of the Borders, run by How Hard Can It Be Events, is a trail-running challenge in the Shropshire Hills around Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton. Runners choose either a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a Marathon (26.2 miles), tackling one single lap with no loops or out-and-backs. The route..