Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

God's Own Back Yard Ultra - Spring 2025 is a unique endurance running event taking place at Hunters Greave, Leeds. Competitors embark on a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the challenge of completing it within the hour to continue. The last person to finish a loop alone is crowned the champion, whil..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event organized by Race Harborough, set in the scenic grounds of Marston Lodge near Market Harborough. Scheduled for May 2025, the festival features three distinct challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), the Headlight Hop (10k), and ..

The Steel City 60 Ultra is an exhilarating 60-mile running event set in Sheffield, featuring a challenging circular route that includes 6,400 feet of ascent. Participants can choose to walk or run solo, or join a relay team of 2, 3, or 6 members. The event showcases the natural beauty of Sheffield, ..

The The Shindig in The Shire will take place in Corfton on Saturday 17 May 2025.

Infinity24 Kirkoswald is an exciting 24-hour running event taking place in Kirkoswald, Cumbria. Participants can challenge themselves to complete as many 5-kilometer laps as possible within the time frame. The event welcomes individual runners, pairs, and teams of various sizes, fostering a competit..

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an exciting running event set in the picturesque market town of Skipton, taking place on May 17, 2025. Now in its third year, the event features multiple distances, including 13, 20, 34, and 50 miles, with routes that showcase stunning landscapes along the Dales..

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50k running event set in Nottinghamshire, taking place on May 17, 2025. This unique ultra marathon features a picturesque route that winds through charming villages, utilizing footpaths, bridleways, and minor roads. Participants can expect strategically placed chec..

The Old County Tops Fell Race is a challenging 37-mile event held annually in May, organized by the Achille Ratti Climbing Club. Participants navigate a route that includes approximately 10,000 feet of ascent, starting and ending in Great Langdale. The race traverses the peaks of Helvellyn, Scafell ..

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge is an exciting endurance event taking place on May 17-18, 2025, along the stunning Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100 km, 75 km, 50 km, 25 km, and a new Weymouth Marathon, as well as a 10K option. The route start..

WEEKEND 9 is an exciting running and hiking event taking place in the Howgill Fells, featuring a challenging 25.5 km route with an elevation gain of 1500 meters. Originally used by the 23 SAS for training, this event offers participants the chance to experience a historic and demanding course. Compe..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging running event that spans 112 miles from Wembury to Lynmouth, crossing two national parks. Scheduled for May 2025, participants have a 38-hour time limit to complete the course, which follows the scenic Two Moors Way. The event also offers shor..

The Maverick X Series North Downs 2025 is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey countryside, taking place at Cranleigh Showground. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (52 km), Long (43 km), Middle (22 km), and Short (11 km), each offering a unique blend of scenic ..

The Compton Marathon & 16 Mile Challenge, organized by the Compton Harriers Running Club, is a popular running event held in Compton, Berkshire. Participants can choose between a full marathon and a 16-mile challenge, both set against scenic backdrops. The event promotes community engagement and enc..

The Coast to Coast Copper Trail is an annual trail running event taking place on May 17, 2025, covering a distance of 11.6 miles from Portreath to Devoran in Cornwall, Great Britain. This scenic route follows historic transport paths established in 1812, originally used for copper mining. The event ..

The Centurion North Downs Way 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon taking place along the scenic North Downs Way National Trail, from Farnham in Surrey to Knockholt Pound, Greater London. Scheduled for May 17, 2025, this event features a total elevation gain of 5,600 feet and is part of the 50 ..

The Charlesworth Chase is a challenging running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a 5.2-mile course with a 1200 ft ascent. The race starts at the Craven Arms in Appletreewick, leading participants to Simons Seat and back. Runners navigate through scenic landscapes, including fields a..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 59-mile ultra marathon that takes place along the scenic Severn River in the UK. Starting from Shrewsbury, the route features a flat course that showcases stunning landscapes and landmarks, including Iron-bridge and Bewdley, before concluding in Worcester. ..

Marilyn's Meldon Madness is an exciting running event held at Meldon Reservoir, near Okehampton. This race, formerly known as The Great West Fell Run, honors the memory of Marilyn Cooper. It features a challenging senior race that ascends to the highest point in southern England, offering stunning v..

The OTT Marathon & 10 Mile Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer in Merthyr Tydfil. The marathon covers approximately 26.2 miles, featuring challenging climbs and breathtaking views, with three checkpoints along the route. P..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a trail running event taking place in the scenic Bronte Country, Yorkshire, on 18 May 2025. Organized by Sue Ryder, this half marathon covers a distance of 13.1 miles and features a hilly course. Participants can enjoy a well-deserved pie and peas meal at the finish, alon..