Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

New Forest Central Trail Run is held at Roundhill Campsite in the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst (SO42 7QL). It offers 10km, 17km, and 22km trail routes on wide, hard-packed gravel tracks that pass through ancient woodland and heathland, with opportunities to spot native ponie..

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a multi-distance trail race around Wharfedale, taking in Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley. Distances are 13, 20 and 35 miles, with climbs of about 1700, 2800 and 4800 feet. The route hugs the hills around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley, passing landmarks such as Otley Chevin..

The Burrator Noir is a night running event held at the Discovery Centre, Burrator Reservoir. It features a challenging 12-mile trail run through moorland, plantations, rocky paths, and disused railway lines, as well as a flat, fast 10k road race around the reservoir's perimeter. The trail course inc..

MoRunning’s Liverpool event, hosted at Croxteth Park in Liverpool (L11 1EH), offers 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and a Half Marathon. The course combines park paths and trails, is flat and dog-friendly, but some sections can be bumpy or muddy and it is not wheelchair accessible. The 5k is one lap, the..

Hamsterley Moon Runner-10k is a 10-kilometre head-torch trail race held in Hamsterley Forest, the largest forest in County Durham. The fully waymarked course weaves along forest trails and woodland tracks, offering a wild yet peaceful night-time atmosphere enhanced by moonlight and reflective marker..

Centurion Running's Wendover Woods 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon held in Wendover Woods, Aston Hill, Halton, Aylesbury. The course comprises five 10-mile forest loops on soft trails and tracks through Wendover Wood, offering runnable descents, steep ascents, and technical sections, with a total elev..

The Margam Trail Races take place at Margam Country Park and Forest, offering runners a scenic and well-marked trail running experience. The event features three distances: a half marathon (21.1 km with 750m elevation), a 10k (10.2 km with 420m elevation), and a 5k (5.1 km with 140m elevation). The..

The Slate Trail Ultra, organized by APEX Running, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Snowdonia region of Wales. It offers two main distances: a 145km (90mi) ultra with 3,900m+ elevation gain and an 88km (55mi) Ultra Tour of the Quarries with 2,700m+ elevation gain. The course fol..

Dusk Till Dawn: The Winter Edition, run by Mad Running Junkies in Bridgend, South Wales, is a 12-hour night-running challenge staged at the Bridgend Miniature Railway (Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu). Participants tackle three roughly 10-mile loops, aiming to complete as many laps as possible with..

Trails & Tarmac 12hr Backyard Ultra takes place in Crickhowell, Powys, near the Black Mountains. The race uses a 4.2-mile loop run 50/50 on trail and tarmac, with one gradual climb and a short steep section to keep the pace fast. The format runs up to 12 hours: the first 11 laps must be completed wi..

The Rugged Radnage 10K Run, held in the Chiltern Hills near Radnage village, offers a challenging mixed-terrain course featuring roads, trails, footpaths, woods, and fields with notable ascents and descents. The event includes both 5K and 10K distances, with the 5K covering half of the 10K route. It..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

The 666 Trail Run, organized by Ashford Tri Club, is a unique trail race held in Kings Wood, Challock, Ashford. Established in 2010, the event features a 6.66-mile course through woodland terrain, offering a challenging and scenic run. The race is known for its "devilishly good" distance and slightl..

MoRunning brings Manchester to Heaton Park for the Movember-themed MoRun. The event offers 1.5k Mini MoRun for kids, plus 5k, 10k, and a Half Marathon. Runners traverse a mix of park paths and trails around Heaton Park, with an undulating course designed for a fun, community atmosphere.The Half is f..

The Avebury8 Nine is a small, highly regarded trail race set in the Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire. The roughly 9-mile course starts and finishes in Avebury, with the route starting on Bray Street, heading north to Yatesbury Lane, through Yatesbury, and returning to Avebury High Street to..

David Staff Memorial Race is a 6km fell race with 305m of climb, set on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen. The course starts on the main path opposite The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods, follows the bandstand, leaves the wood via the Lychgate car park, and climbs to Waterman’s Cottage before heading up..

The Guided Trail Run in Dolwyddelan offers participants a scenic 10km route beginning in the charming village. The run features a leisurely start along the river, followed by a climb to Ty Mawr, where runners can enjoy stunning views of the village below. The course winds through beautiful forested..

5th Sundon Saunter is a LDWA event run by the Beds, Bucks and Northants group. Taking place at Barton-le-Clay Village Hall, the walk offers 13, 18, or 27 miles for walkers (and runners on the longer courses). The routes traverse undulating countryside, including field paths, tracks, woods, and some..

The Callow Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging event that has transitioned from a summer to a winter series race. Covering a distance of 8.1 km with a total ascent of 762 meters, it is recognized as one of the toughest races in Shropshire. The course features steep climbs a..

West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a six-race cross-country series held across West Yorkshire from November to February. Each race covers about 5–6 miles on tough, hilly terrain, with a dual focus on team and individual competition. A £20 season pass provides entry to all six fixtures; entries c..