Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2024-2025

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2024-2025! Our curated list features an impressive 1173 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

The Clowbridge 5k - Summer 3/3 is part of a three-race series taking place on Thursdays in July and August 2024. This trail run features a scenic route around Clowbridge Reservoir, with a total elevation gain of 25 meters over the 5 kilometers. Open to participants aged 11 and older, the event promi..

The Great Barrow Challenge Day 7, hosted by Zig Zag Running, offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge themselves with various race distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. Set in the scenic Suffolk Running Centre, this event features a specific rou..

Eshton Moor, previously known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a 5-mile running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The race features a 550ft elevation gain and follows an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way, traversing undulating fields and scenic landscapes. Participants start at Old Hall Fa..

The Salt Cellar Fell Race is a scenic running event taking place in the Peak District, starting and finishing at the Upper Derwent Reservoir. Scheduled for August 2, 2024, the race covers a distance of 10.9 km with an ascent of 486 meters, categorized as BM. Organized by Steel City Striders, the eve..

The Lotherton Hall Trail Race is an 8.5-kilometer running event held near Leeds. The race route winds through farmland, woodland, and past Hook Moor Wind Farm on a gently undulating course. Participants will receive a medal upon finishing the race.The event offers water stations and toilets but lack..

The Carnlough Quarry 5K is an exciting multi-terrain running event set in the picturesque village of Carnlough. Participants will navigate a challenging course that begins on a concrete road and transitions into the quarry, featuring loose limestone paths and stunning coastal views. The route includ..

The Great Barrow Challenge, hosted by Zig Zag Running, offers 10 days of trail running opportunities at Suffolk Running Centre. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or Ultra Marathon distances. Each day features a different route, with Day 8 offering the Clover half ro..

The Osmotherley Show Fell Race is a challenging running event held as part of the Esk Valley Fell Race Summer Series. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the race covers a distance of 8.8 km (5.5 miles) with a climb of 320 meters (1050 feet). The race takes place on a private estate, accessible o..

The Powburn Show Hill Race is a classic country show hill race taking place in Powburn. The event features a 6-mile race for adults and a 2-mile junior race for participants under 14. The course begins at the showground, traversing flat farm fields before ascending East Hill and following marked pat..

The Borrowdale Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District, covering a distance of 17 miles with an ascent of 6,500 feet. Starting and finishing at the Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite, the race includes several checkpoints, including notable summits like Scafell Pike and Gre..

The Shave Cross Mini Marathon is a 5-mile multi-terrain run through the scenic Shave Cross and Pilsdon area of the Marshwood Vale. The event offers breathtaking views along country lanes and through fields. Awards are given to top finishers in various categories.The event takes place at Kittys Farm ..

The Orion Harriers Forest Five is a popular five-mile race series that began in 2009 to support fundraising for the Orion Harriers clubhouse. The 2024 series includes three races held on Saturday mornings in June, July, and August. Participants can register for individual races or the entire series ..

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is an exciting running event taking place as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games. Participants will navigate a challenging course that begins with a lap around the games field, followed by an obstacle-laden ascent towards the summit of An Torr. The race covers a distance ..

The Great Barrow Challenge Day 9, hosted by Zig Zag Running, offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge themselves over a variety of distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. Set at the Suffolk Running Centre, this event features different routes each..

The Seven Sevens Race is a challenging mountain running event set in the scenic Mournes, featuring a course that covers 30.5 km with an ascent of 2600 m. Scheduled for August 3, 2024, this race is designed for experienced runners, as it requires strong navigation skills and fitness levels due to the..

The Calderdale Crawl is a scenic 24-mile walking and running event organized by Calderdale LDWA, taking place in a beautiful and undulating area. Participants will enjoy refreshments at the start, along the route, and a meal at the finish. The route features diverse landscapes, including woods, trac..

The Dovedale Dipper is a challenging trail event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, specifically in the village of Hartington. Participants can choose between two routes: the Big Dipper, approximately 27 miles, and the Little Dipper, around 15 miles. Both routes offer stunning views as ..

The Ogwen25 - Yr Helgi Du will take place in Capel Curig on Saturday 3 August 2024. You can run between 10 and 25 kilometers.

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The RAT Ultra & Trail Festival, organized by MudCrew, is a challenging running event held along the South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features five races: the Plague (64 miles), Black (32 miles), Red (20 miles), White (11 miles), and Bring Out Your Dead (a 24-hour continuous race on a 5-mile loop). Th..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Sutton on Saturday 3 August 2024.