Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Run through the pines at Thetford Festival of Running on 22 February 2026 at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, with distances from 5k to ultra for all paces. Enjoy scenic loops, forest trails and post race cake while supporting woodland care.

Explore a scenic 10 mile trail on the Lykewake Walk through the North York Moors, with moorland and coastal views toward Whitby and Scarborough. Limited to 50 runners, navigation is on you and every finisher gets a bespoke medal.

Tackle the scenic North Downs Ridge 50k from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking, featuring rolling chalk hills, woodland loops and four aid stations. A tough but runnable trail ultramarathon with a 10 hour limit and UTMB qualifying points.

Ironwood Challenge is a scenic six mile trail through ancient woodland and hilly fields above Long Ashton, with mixed terrain and famously muddy sections. Chip timed, the race offers post run cake and supports Wellspring Counselling.

BigMud Trails EARTH at Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a scenic single lap through the Meon Valley with two tough climbs up Butser Hill. Choose 16 mile, marathon or 50 km distances, enjoy on course support and plant a tree instead of a meda..

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.

Take on the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park on 22 Feb 2026, a single lap off road trail with hills, mud and lovely views. Enjoy race photos, a bespoke medal and prizes for top finishers.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Guided 10 km trail runs on Thursley Common across heath, bog and the boardwalk voted Britain's Favourite Path. Friendly, non competitive group runs include sunset and night options with headtorches.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

Join the G3 Series at Newlands Corner, Guildford on Saturday 28 February 2026 for scenic 10 km and 15 km runs through Surrey countryside. Single entries and series bundles are available; register by 26 February.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Join the 10th Hameldown Hammer at Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor, with ultra, half and 8 mile races over rugged ridges and big climbs. Scenic, challenging trails, finisher medals and a cupless policy for a greener race day.

Tackle the Tibthorpe Loop trail half marathon, a rolling circular course with about 1,200 ft of climb and on route support. Limited to 300 runners, it includes chip timing, a recycled wildflower medal and a tree planted for each finisher.

Tackle a guided 30 mile trail on the South Downs Way from Harting Down, West Sussex, passing Beacon Hill and the ancient yews of Kingley Vale. This friendly group run from Running Adventures offers a scenic, supportive challenge for experie..

Explore scenic coastal paths around Chichester Harbour with views of Bosham Hoe, Itchenor and the South Downs and a short foreshore crossing at low tide. Choose 16 km or 21 km routes with canicross options and a friendly race day vibe.

Experience coastal trails at Lulworth Cove Trails on 28 February 2026, with stunning Dorset coastline views and the charm of the Lulworth Castle Estate. Choose 10K, 27K or 50K routes featuring rugged trail sections, climbs and classic count..

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultra around Chester, winding along canal towpaths, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail with Helsby Hill and Frodsham views. Expect rugged trails, friendly checkpoints and a true endurance challenge.

Tackle the South Pennine 24 on 28 Feb 2026 at Dovestone, a fully supported 24 mile route across wild moorland and scenic Dark Peak trails. Enjoy checkpoints, hot soup at the finish and a friendly atmosphere with limited places.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.