Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Cotswold Way Century is a challenging 102-mile non-stop trail running event along the Cotswold Way National Trail, starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Bath. The single-stage race follows public rights of way, featuring a very hilly course with a mix of hard stone tracks, grassy paths,..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this 11-mile route features approximately 6,000 feet of ascent, covering key sections including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gai..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a scenic running event held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, along the disused railway line from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Covering a 13-mile (half marathon) multi-terrain course with a slight downhill gradient, the race offers stunning views of the Derbyshire..

The The Brutal Extreme Triathlon will take place in Llanberis on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Run of the Mill is a challenging 14.6 km race with 966 meters of ascent, held in Alva Glen near the Ochils Woodland Park in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The course starts and finishes at Alva Glen, passing through scenic footpaths to Tillicoultry and ascending several summits including Andrew Gan..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event held in Afan Forest Park, South Wales, known for its scenic woodland and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra running event set in the inspiring North Yorkshire landscape. Starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, the course follows classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascen..

The Ben Nevis Skyline will take place in Fort William on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler is a scenic trail running event held in the countryside around Clipston, near Market Harborough. The event features two distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile course, both starting and finishing at Clipston Recreation Ground. Runners traverse rolling hill..

The Marriott's Way 10k is a scenic trail race held between Aylsham and Reepham in Norfolk, following the flat, mostly off-road Marriott’s Way along a former railway line. This 10-kilometer run offers a soft terrain ideal for both experienced runners and beginners, showcasing beautiful countryside vi..

The Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual running event held in Huntingdonshire, featuring a scenic 26.2-mile route along the Ouse Valley from Earith to Eynesbury, or vice versa. The course is flat and combines grass, gravel, and tarmac paths, offering a varied running surface clos..

The Fyvie Castle 5k and Fun Run is a multi-distance running event held at Fyvie Castle in Turriff, Scotland. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it features a 5 km multi-terrain race for participants over 5 years old (with under-11s accompanied by an adult), a 1600m trail run for primary school childr..

The Creative Juices 10km is a scenic trail running event held at Woodoaks Farm, home to the Creative Juices Brewing Company near Rickmansworth. The course is approximately 95% off-road, winding through woodlands, footpaths, and bridleways, offering a beautiful and varied terrain with 144m elevation..

The Bude Pirate Run is an approximately 8-mile trail race held in Bude, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Maer Down near Crooklets Beach. The course features outstanding coastal scenery, varied terrain including trails, fields, wooded areas, and some road sections, with many hills making it a chal..

The Anne Allan Trail Run is a charitable event held in memory of Anne Allan, a dedicated member of Alnwick Harriers, to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Taking place in the scenic Ingram Valley near Alnwick, Northumberland, the run features an approximately 9 km undulating circular course comb..

The Pumsaint Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and challenging race held in the beautiful Cothi Valley near Llanwrda, United Kingdom. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event features a hilly half marathon course that offers runners a rewarding trail experience. Alongside the half marathon, there i..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. Featuring steep technical climbs, long descents, and stunning views, the course offers a demanding yet rewarding experience for runners. The event starts and finishes at the village hall, w..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest near Rugeley, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The co..