Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Darkwood Demon is a 6-mile trail race held in the scenic Colne Valley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Organized by Slaithwaite Striders, the course features diverse terrain including towpaths, bridleways, moorland, bogs, woodland, and some road sections, with a challenging climb up Slaithwaite Mo..

The Storm the Fort - 10K Multiterrain Race is a challenging running event held at Woodland Fort in Crownhill, Plymouth. The race features a two-lap course through diverse terrain, including wooded trails, grassy paths, and quiet roads within Woodland Woods and the surrounding area. Participants fini..

The ACORN Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in southwest Scotland, running from Sandhead to Stranraer along the last section of the Mull of Galloway Trail. The course features coastal paths with stunning views over Luce Bay, dunes, quiet back roads, farmland, woodland, and fin..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

The Bradley Fell Race will take place in Skipton on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, held at Side Farm in Patterdale, is a challenging fell running event testing mountaineering skills, stamina, and navigation over difficult and often dangerous terrain. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain. The..

The Run London Epping Forest Trail 10k is a popular running event scheduled for September 14, 2025, in the scenic Epping Forest, Chingford. Participants will complete a 10k course consisting of two laps through the forest, known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes. The race is designe..

The Derbyshire Dales Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Bakewell Showground in the heart of the Peak District. It offers three distances: a 22km half marathon, a 15km, and a 9.5km route, each showcasing stunning natural landscapes. Runners start on the iconic Monsal Trail, follow the..

The Bradley Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place in Bradley Village near Skipton, North Yorkshire. The race covers 3.5 miles (5.6 km) with an 800-foot (274 meters) climb, starting with a steady ascent through fields and tracks to High Bradley, follow..

The Dunstable Downs Challenge Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event organized by Dunstable Road Runners, held at Creasey Park Football Centre in Dunstable. The 13.1-mile course takes runners across the picturesque Dunstable Downs and surrounding rural areas, primarily on public footpaths and..

The Burton Pidsea 10K Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in Burton Pidsea, East Yorkshire, starting from the Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall. The main race covers a 10-kilometer course along local bridleways and tracks, offering runners a chance to experience the area's natural beauty. A 5K..

The Roman River Trails event offers participants the choice of a half marathon or marathon, featuring self-navigation routes through the picturesque Roman River valley near Colchester. The predominantly hard-packed trail includes sections of tarmac and grass, with several river crossings and some hi..

The Barney to Beach event is an 8-mile run or walk held in North Devon, starting at Barnstaple Pannier Market and finishing at Crow Point beach. The course features mostly flat terrain along the scenic Tarka Trail, offering participants stunning views of the North Devon coastline. A children’s fun r..

The Bridlington Beach Fun Run is an annual event held on Bridlington South Beach, East Yorkshire. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it features a 5K race and a fun run along the beach and coastline. Thanks to favorable tide times, the course will be on firmer sand, enhancing the running experience.T..

The Rye Ancient Trails 30K & 15K is a scenic steeplechase running event held in Rye, East Sussex, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The race features challenging multi-terrain, hilly courses of 30 kilometers and 15 kilometers, winding through ancient trails, historic woodland..

The Coastal Runners - Clandeboye 10K is a scenic running event held at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate near Bangor, County Down. The race features a mixed terrain course primarily on gravel paths, with a short trail section leading up to Helens Tower, offering runners a varied and picturesque route...

The Thaxted Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Essex Trail Events, takes place in Thaxted, Essex. This self-navigation trail race offers marathon and half-marathon distances, with participants using a written route description provided on race day—there are no course markings or marshals..

The Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k and 5k are mixed trail races held in Slinfold, West Sussex, celebrating the legacy of local running legend Alf Shrubb. The event features chip-timed adult races on scenic routes through Sussex countryside, with the 10k consisting of two laps on local footpaths and bridlew..

The Letham Glen Centenary 5K Trail Race, held in the scenic Letham Glen near Leven, Fife, offers a 5-kilometer course featuring undulating trails and woodland paths. This event celebrates the natural beauty of the area with a challenging yet picturesque route. All finishers receive a special commemo..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..