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 1279 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.

Endurancelife South Devon is a coastal trail running event around Beesands on the South Devon coast. It offers 10K (6.9 miles), Half Marathon (13.3 miles), Marathon (27.6 miles) and Ultra (33.8 miles) with ascents of 1,283 ft, 2,238 ft, 4,583 ft and 5,397 ft. The route traverses a dramatic coastline..

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Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing distances up to 50km, including half-marathon, marathon, an..

Epic Events' Petzl Night Runner Rivington returns to Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), for the final Night Runner event of the series. The night race offers a 10k trail and a Half Marathon, both on a fully marked course with reflective signs, run with a head torch..

Pag an Trails, based in Chagford on Dartmoor’s north-east edge, blends mythic landscapes with a serious challenge. The Marathon (over 28 miles) and Half Marathon (well over 14 miles) feature ascent around 1500m and 700m respectively. Set in midwinter, the routes visit stone circles and pagan sites a..

Great Owl Running presents Kirkstall Calverley Cutter, a 16-kilometre multi-terrain trail race around Leeds' river and canal network. The route runs along the Riverside Trail, Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath, the Calverley Cutting, and surrounding footpaths, with roughly 200m of elevation. Start and f..

Pagan Midwinter Marathon, organized by OuterEdge Events, is staged in Chagford, Devon, on mythical Dartmoor. It offers two demanding distances: a Marathon of just over 28 miles with more than 1500 meters of ascent, and a Half Marathon of well over 14 miles with around 700 meters of climbing. Runners..

The Tissington Trail January event takes place on 24 and 25 January 2026 in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Races are held along the Tissington Trail, the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. The traffic-free trail has a gentle uphill on the outward leg and a slight downhill on the return. The even..

The OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run, organized by ZigZag Running, takes place at Bawsey Country Park, located on the B1145 between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. This trail event offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, catering to both..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

Stonehenge Stomp, organized by the City of Salisbury Athletics & Running Club, is a non-competitive walking event held near Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The 36th edition is scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026. Participants can tackle 10, 20, 30 or 40 km on fully marked trails (all routes offer Stonehen..

RunAble’s The Half & Half is a 10km running event at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Station Rd, Sowerby Bridge. The course blends a muddy trail first half with a fast road return for the finish. In 2026 the race starts on the trail and finishes on the road, with the entire route fully marked in one direction..

Set in Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood, Dorset, the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K offers two woodland trail routes. Participants can choose the Half Marathon (two laps) or the 10K (one lap) across forest gravel paths. The event is fully marked with aid stati..

Organized by RunThrough UK, Windsor Trail Run takes place at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, with a backdrop of Windsor Castle. Held on Sunday 25 January 2026, the event offers a flat, scenic trail course suitable for both 10K and Half Marathon distances. Runners enjoy well-marked trails, steady elevati..

Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs take place at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast. The event offers 10km and half-marathon routes, with Canicross friendly policy allowing one controlled dog per runner. The course blends coastal paths, trails and beach running, described as flat with..

That's Lyth is a winter long-distance walk/run organised by Lakeland LDWA, starting from Abbot Hall Social Centre in Kendal, Cumbria. The 23-mile loop encircles the Lyth Valley, taking in the scenic climbs to Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar. Scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026, it fea..

Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series: Race Two is the second in Nice Work's eco-friendly two-race series held at Pippingford Park Manor, Nutley, East Sussex. The event offers 10-mile and 5-mile trail races on hard-packed paths and forest trails through Ashdown Forest, featuring hilly sections and pictu..

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is a last-man/woman-standing race staged at Longbridge Farm Barns near Litlington in Alfriston, England. Each loop is 4.2 miles and begins on the hour, with competitors required to be inside the corral when the bell rings, continuing until only one runner remains ab..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

G3 Series – G3 no.2 is a running event held at a field off Hound House Road, Surrey GU5 9JG. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with the start line and car park clearly signposted by flags and signs. Entry remains open until 29 January 2026. A notable feature is the bundled discount..

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The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile ultramarathon held in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The route follows the historic Peddars Way, an ancient pre-Roman trading path and Roman road, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The cou..