Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2025-2026! Our curated list features an impressive 1482 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 Ridge Off Roader is a challenging mixed terrain race held in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, now celebrating its 12th year. Participants can choose between a 10k route and a half marathon, both of which are well-marked and marshaled. The event also features a 1k race for local children.As a char..

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick on Sunday 18 May 2025. You can run 32 miles.

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The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greenery. Suitable for runners of all levels, the event fosters a f..

The Fields & Forest Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point running or walking event held in Suffolk, starting at Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds and finishing at Clare Castle Country Park in Clare. The course traverses gently undulating countryside through villages such as Hawstead, Whe..

The Chiltern Valley 10km is a scenic trail run held in the picturesque Hambleden Valley near Henley on Thames, starting and finishing at the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery. The multi-terrain course covers 10 kilometers, featuring woodland, trails, single-track footpaths, and country lanes with an..

The Calderdale Way Relay will take place in Greetland on Sunday 18 May 2025.

The 10Bay Challenge is a unique running event set on the picturesque beaches of Thanet in Kent, scheduled for May 18, 2025. Participants can choose between two distances: the full 10Bay Challenge, approximately 15 miles, or the shorter 4Bay 10k. The race takes place at low tide, allowing runners to..

The Newchurch Nine is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque surroundings of Newchurch. Participants can choose from three different routes: 900m, 4.5km, and 9km, catering to runners of all abilities. The event aims to raise funds for essential learning resources at Newchurch Primary..

The Portcullis Trail 10K is a scenic trail running event held in Langport, United Kingdom. The race starts and finishes at Cocklemoor, an unspoilt area situated between the town's main car park and the River Parrett. Covering a 10-kilometer distance, the course traverses mixed terrain including the..

The Greensand Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail running event starting and finishing at West Hanger near Guildford, Surrey. It showcases some of the best sections of the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way, including scenic landmarks like Box Hill, Leith Hill—the highest point in Southeast England—..

The Pulborough Vineyards Run is an exciting running event set in the picturesque West Sussex countryside, featuring stunning views and an undulating course. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5 km, 10 km, and up to a half marathon, with a limit of 95 spaces available. The even..

The Banchory Lunchtime Trails Session is a social trail running event held in Banchory, starting at the Air Cadet field on Woodside Road. This one-hour session combines enjoyable trail running with short, fun intervals designed to enhance running form, speed, power, and overall fitness. It offers pa..

The Phoenix Striders Summer Series is a trail running event held at the Essex Wildlife Trust's Langdon Discovery Nature Park, part of Langdon Hills. The series consists of five rounds, with the second round taking place on May 20, 2025. The event features a 5k trail run for participants aged 12 and..

The Galloping Grind 10k trail run is a scenic 10-kilometer race held in Boreham, featuring a predominantly anti-clockwise loop through the countryside. Limited to just 20 participants, this dusk event encourages runners to wear high-visibility or reflective clothing for safety. The course includes a..

The Hay'o'Trail Race, organized by Derwent Athletic Club, takes place in Cockermouth, Great Britain. This 6 km multi-terrain race starts and finishes at Cockermouth School, featuring a challenging course with an exposed summit section. The event offers a competitive "King & Queen of the Hay" timed s..

Totley Moor is a challenging fell running race organized by Totley AC, held annually in May. Covering 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with a total ascent of 440 meters, the race takes place on varied terrain including woodland, fields, and open moorland. The course starts and finishes near the Cricket Inn in To..

The Blackstone Edge Fell Race is a classic fell race organized by Todmorden Harriers, originally established by Kev Shand in 1983. This challenging race, categorized as AS, covers a distance of 5.6 km with an elevation gain of 366 meters, featuring rough terrain and the iconic Blackstone Edge Trig p..

The Rudding ParkRace 2025 is a 10.5 km trail running event held at Rudding Park in Harrogate. Following its success in previous years, the race features a challenging course through parkland, woodland trails, and technical sections, including climbs and descents. Participants will pass landmarks suc..

The Kildwick Fell Race is a popular Yorkshire mid-week event organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It features a challenging 3.7-mile course with 804 feet of elevation, taking place around the moor near Kildwick. The race is open to participants aged 16 and above, with both senior and jun..

Batch Bash is a fell running race organized by Mercia Fell Runners Club, held in All Stretton near Church Stretton in the West Midlands. The event features a challenging 5.3 km course with a total ascent of 305 meters, classified as an AS category fell race. Registration takes place at the Yew Tree..