Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Dava Way 50k is an off-road ultramarathon running from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres in Moray, Scotland, totaling 50km mostly along the old Highland Railway line. The route is predominantly flat, with a climb to the Dava Summit (about 1050 ft) before descending back to sea level, weaving through wo..

The Three Counties Trot is Billinge Running Club’s flagship 5-mile trail race, held each November in the Billinge area near Wigan. The route crosses three counties—Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside—on scenic, varied trails that are often muddy. Runners start at Janet Lalley Field (regist..

The Beacons Ultra, Marathon and Half is a multi-distance running event held around Talybont-on-Usk, in the Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales, with Henderson Hall as the base. It offers three distances: a 49‑mile Ultra, a 26‑mile Marathon, and a 13‑mile Half Marathon, all on a mixed trail/mountain/canal/r..

Moonlight Meander, a nocturnal trail race by Its Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP (North Yorkshire). Runners can choose a 4-mile or 8-mile loop through woodland under pitch-black skies, guided by head-torches, fairy lights, light..

Salt Settlers Six Hour Race is a six-hour running event held in the Lower Otter valley near Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Runners complete as many 4.4-km loops as possible in 6 hours, with about 12 meters of ascent per loop. The course is flat overall, with a few gentle rises.The event is open to runne..

Big Night Out Winchester is an exciting night-time trail running event set in the scenic surroundings of Winchester, Hampshire. Participants can choose between a 22km or 12km course, both illuminated by headtorches as they navigate the trails and pathways. The event features a fully marked route wit..

The John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra Marathon is a night-time trail event on Scotland's John Muir Way, along the Golf Coast in East Lothian. Runners cover as much ground as possible in six hours by looping a well-marked 5km off-road circuit, with solo and team-relay options. The loop passes a tented ba..

The Dirt Half Challenge is a trail half-marathon held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The course covers roughly 13.1 miles, starting in the historic town and weaving anticlockwise around Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, along the Grand Union Canal towpath to Stoke Hammond, through countryside to Great..

Freedom Racing presents the Freedom Racing-5 Trails Ultra & 3 Trails, held at Westerlands, Graffham (Petworth, GU28 0QJ) in the South Downs. The event offers two distances: a 50k Ultra that links five long-distance trails (Serpent Trail, New Lipchis Way, West Sussex Literary Trail, Monarchs Way and..

Endurancelife Gower is a coastal trail-running event on the Gower Peninsula, centered on Oxwich Bay in Wales. It offers four distances: 10K (6.8 miles), Half Marathon (14.3 miles), Marathon (27.4 miles), and Ultra (34.2 miles). The route traverses strenuous terrain—cliff tops, downs, woodlands, sand..

Linacre Infini Trail Race is a 6-hour, lap-based trail endurance event held at Linacre Reservoirs in North East Derbyshire, near Chesterfield. Each lap is 5 km, and runners aim to complete as many laps as possible within the time limit. The route is fully marked and marshalled, set in a scenic woode..

Poole MoRun takes place at Upton Country Park in Poole (BH17 7BJ). The event includes 1.5k Mini MoRun for children plus 5k, 10k and a Half Marathon MoRun. The mostly off-road course features a mix of trail and muddy sections, with undulating terrain and a couple of road crossings; it is dog-friendly..

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra in Cornwall is a brutal coastal challenge organized by Bys Vyken Events. The Marathon begins at Pendeen, runs past the lighthouse and along the coastpath to Godrevy Lighthouse, about 26 miles. The Ultra starts at Lands End, Longships Lighthouse, runs 10 miles to joi..

Hardmoors 26.2: Goathland is one of six challenging trail marathons in the Hardmoors 26.2 series based around the North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. The Goathland Trail Marathon covers about 27.5 miles with roughly 4,800 feet of ascent, with additional Half Marathon and Trail 10k opt..

Lighthouse Marathon, hosted by Bys Vyken Events, is billed as Cornwall’s toughest marathon. It’s a point-to-point trail race along the Cornish Coast Path, from Pendeen to Godrevy. Runners face mud, water, rocks, sand, and tarmac, with big climbs and dunes and nearly 4,000 feet of height gain.Autumn..

East Devon 8 Trigs 2025 is a self-navigation trail event based at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Open to runners and walkers, solo entrants or teams of two. Distances: 3 Trigs Half (21km), 6 Trigs Marathon (42km) and 8 Trigs Ultramarathon (53km) – approximate.The course runs from the South West Co..

Set in the Leicestershire Wolds, the Seagrave Wolds Challenge is a roughly 16-mile cross-country route that changes each year, guiding walkers and runners along footpaths and private land around Seagrave. It is a community-led challenge rather than a race, with the route planned and marshalled by lo..

Rother Valley Memorial Trail Runs bring Wild trail running to Rother Valley Country Park, near Sheffield, for an inaugural event. Runners can tackle 5km or 10km trails around the lakes and woodland. The atmosphere is made for all levels, whether chasing a best time or soaking up the views.Open to pa..

The Run Henham event takes place at the picturesque Henham Park in Suffolk, near Southwold, showcasing the park's autumn scenery. It features three race distances: 10km, 5km, and 1km, all run on a single lap course over light trail terrain. The event offers chip timing and bespoke medals for all par..

Anglesey Trail Half Marathon & 10K 2025 is staged in Newborough Forest and Traeth Llanddwyn on Anglesey. The event offers two trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon (21.1km). The course winds through forest trails, single-track paths, and sandy sections, with stunning views toward the Llyn Peni..