Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Dark Downs 50k is an exciting night running event held on the scenic South Downs, featuring both a 50k race and a Half Marathon. Participants will experience the unique atmosphere of running at dusk and into the night, with the rolling hills and runnable trails providing an ideal setting. The ev..

The Maverick Original Mendips is a trail running event held at Mendips Raceway in Somerset, UK. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers three route options: a Long 22 km course with 791 m elevation gain, a Middle 13 km route with 404 m elevation, and a Short 7 km route with 160 m elevation. The..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run Summer is a scenic all-terrain race held on the historic Rauceby Estate, a 2000-acre property featuring Rauceby Hall and 71 acres of parkland. The approximately 10-kilometer course includes at least 25% private land never before used for racing, combined with rural footpat..

The Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is a 50 km looped endurance event held in the scenic Chilterns countryside, starting and finishing at Henley Showground. Participants can walk, jog, or run the course featuring historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, and stunning views. The event offers 50 km..

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a challenging ultramarathon held in Manchester, UK, covering 100 miles with 345 meters of elevation. The course links several canals including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield, and Trent & Mersey Canals, offering a scenic and well-marked route. The event supports up..

The Fortitude Ultra - Denbies is an endurance running event held at the picturesque Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Participants face the challenge of completing 10 laps of varying distances (approximately 3, 4, or 5 miles) within a 10-hour timeframe. Runners can adjust their chosen distance..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is an 8.1-mile multi-terrain race with 1,214 feet of vertical gain, held near Ilkley, UK. The course features rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, forest sections with slippery roots and wooden bridges, and about a mile of road on the m..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) race with 1,310 feet (400 m) of ascent, held near Burnley, England. The course starts beside the Ram Inn in Cliviger and features a mix of boggy fields, steep climbs, rough moorland, and technical..

The Runaway Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held at Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5K up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a 4.37-mile lap along a flat, tarmac path on an old railway line, featuring an out-and-b..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is a scenic mixed-terrain race held in Portishead, UK. Starting at the Portishead Lake Grounds, the course follows the coastal path along the Bristol Channel, offering stunning views towards Wales and passing landmarks like Black Nore Lighth..

The Eridge Park 10 Trail Challenge is a celebrated 10-mile trail running event held at Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Known for its challenging course, the race features steep, narrow climbs, plenty of mud, and stunning scenic views, making it a favorite among off-road runners. The traffic-fre..

The Richmond Park Half Marathon is a scenic trail run covering a half marathon distance entirely within Richmond Park. The event begins at Sheen Gate, where participants will navigate through picturesque routes, including views of lakes and wildlife. Runners will traverse various park gates, includi..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting in Stoney Wood near Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rocky sections, trails, l..

The Harbour Wallbanger is an exciting running event scheduled for 2025, starting on the beach at Broadstairs during low tide and extending to Ramsgate, where participants will "bang the Harbour Wall" before returning. This unique coastal route is designed for both beginners and experienced runners,..

The Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, is a scenic running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bridges to cross or pass under, adding a..

The ZigZag Wensum Way Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Billingford Lakes, Norfolk (postcode NR20 4RG). Offering multiple distances including 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, the course features a varied terrain of tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, ideal for runners..

The 2025 Grantchester Charity Runs, sponsored by Dartington Wealth Management, take place near Grantchester, Cambridge, featuring 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings. This volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charita..

Something to Talk About is a 7-hour technical trail running event held at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre in the scenic New Forest, Bransgore, Christchurch. The race features a looped course of 3.28 miles through beautiful forest terrain, suitable for all abilities. Participants can choose thei..

Wild Run Cotswolds is a trail running event held at the picturesque Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, within the wild, secluded forests of Wychwood. The race features a scenic 10K loop on private, well-maintained trails with undulating terrain, offering a mix of smooth and rugged paths surrounded by abu..

Run Sandringham is a popular running event held at the Royal Estate in Sandringham, West Norfolk, known as the Royal Family’s winter retreat. The event features a Half Marathon and a Community Mile, taking place on September 28, 2025. The Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles on a scenic course that combi..