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 1300 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.

EpicTrails 8km - Hunting out more trails is a guided social run starting from Milngavie Train Station, exploring local trails along the Clyde Coastal Path, West Highland Way, and other scenic routes. The event emphasizes a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where no runner is left behind, with regroupin..

Stately Trails: Aske is a scenic running event held at Aske Hall, a Georgian country house near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km trail races, or a 5km walk, all set within the exclusive estate's beautiful grounds featuring parkland, woodland, pasture fields, an..

Stately Trails: Aske Hall is a scenic running and walking event held at Forcett Park, near the Georgian Aske Hall estate in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between 5km or 10km distances, with the 5km also open to walkers. The course features a lapped route through beautiful parkland, pastur..

The Kennet & Avon Canal 145 Mile Race (KACR) is a challenging non-stop ultramarathon held in the UK, running from Little Venice, London, to Bristol. Covering 145 miles, the route follows easy-to-navigate canal, river, and railway towpaths, including the Grand Union Canal, Jubilee River, River Thames..

The ZigZag Great Barrow Challenge Day 2 takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. This event is part of a 10-day running series offering individual day entries with distances ranging from 5k to ultra marathon. Day 2 features the Windmill route, a trail course with undul..

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail running event held in the Lake District, UK, featuring two challenging distances: a 100-mile ultra and a 50-mile race. The Lakeland 100 is a circular route starting and finishing in Coniston, covering approximately 100 miles with around 6,300 me..

The Berneray 10K Road & Cross-Country Race takes place on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, as part of the annual Berneray Week festivities. This friendly and intimate race features a scenic circular course starting and finishing at Berneray Community Hall. The route combines sin..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, starting near Talybont and traversing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan..

The York University Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held on the grounds of York University, featuring a 2.2-mile out-and-back lapped course with a slight ascent. Participants can choose their distance, from a single lap to multiple laps equating to a half marathon, marathon, or continuous..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-stage ultra-marathon held in southern Snowdonia, western Wales, featuring stunning landscapes from the northern Cambrian mountains to lakes, coastline, mountains, and beaches. The event offers four race options: a 110km two-day race, and single-day races of 60km, 50km, and 2..

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The Falkland Hill Race, held in Falkland, Fife, is a challenging multi-terrain running event covering just under 6 miles with over 400m of ascent. The course features a mix of hard paths, grass fields, land-rover tracks, and open hillside, including steep uphill and downhill sections, and reaches th..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth on the River Severn. Participants can choose from 9 miles, half marathon, 19 miles, 28 miles, or 37 miles. The route offers scenic views of the river and industrial heritage, wit..

Beyond Trails Manchester is a trail and ultra running event held in Manchester, featuring two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both routes start and finish in the Castlefield area of the city, offering a unique mix of urban and natural landscapes. Runners traverse parkland, streets, disused..

The Tywardreath Trotter is an annual 7-mile multi-terrain running race held in Tywardreath, Cornwall, typically on a Saturday evening in late July. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, quiet country lanes, and green lanes, with approximately half the route off-road. Runners experience..

The Great Barrow Challenge Day 3, hosted by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This event is part of a 10-day series offering various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, allowing participants to choose their race,..

The Turnslack Fell Race is a Category BM fell running event held near Calderbrook, UK, starting from Calderbrook Community Church. Covering a challenging 12.9 km distance with 610 meters of ascent, the race tests participants' endurance and hill-running skills. The event encourages car sharing for p..

INFERNO – Edale’s Ring of Hell is a challenging trail running event held in Edale, located in the Peak District National Park, UK. The event offers four race distances: Ultra (41 miles with 10,000ft ascent), Marathon (27 miles, 6,400ft ascent), Half Marathon (15.5 miles, 4,000ft ascent), and 10 mile..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Covering 100 miles with 6,143 meters of ascent, the race starts at Abergavenny Castle and follows the Beacons Way National Trail, including iconic peaks like Pen-y-Fan and the Carmart..

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The Maverick X Series East Sussex 2025 is a trail running event held at Stanmer Park, near Brighton, East Sussex. It offers five routes ranging from a 6 km sprint to a challenging 50 km ultra, all featuring hilly, hard-packed trails suitable for all levels. The course includes scenic sections of the..

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The Mullaghcarn Giant Race is a 12km mountain running event held in Gortin Glens Forest Park, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Featuring a challenging 500m ascent, runners summit Mullaghcarn, the southernmost peak of the Sperrins at 542m, where the iconic Giant statue stands. The course descends thr..