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 1298 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.

A Guided Run: A loop out to Rame Head is a roughly 12-mile guided run organized by Dartmoor Fellrunner. The route starts at the Edgcumbe Arms Pub in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cornwall, and first heads inland to Millbrook Lake with a steep climb to Maker Church and on to Make Heights. After additi..

The Phil and Bonnie Bounder 6K Forest Run takes place in Moreton Forest, Dorset, with the Race HQ at Moreton Village Hall. This scenic 6-kilometer run follows woodland paths through the beautiful forest, finishing with the last kilometer on a quiet country road. The event is open to participants age..

The Beast is a challenging 13-mile race hosted by Poole AC, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Dorset. The course begins at Corfe Castle Common, traversing through Worth Matravers and along the coastal path, offering breathtaking views. Runners will encounter a few hills on their return to Corfe...

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race, staged around Church Stretton, Shropshire, is a very tough long-distance event organized by Telford Athletic Club. It covers about 30.5 km with around 1,357 m of ascent, starting in Cardingmill Valley and finishing beside the Church Stretton Sports Pavilion after summ..

Set on the Hebridean island of Tiree, the Tiree Ultramarathon is a 35-mile coastal loop around the island. The course starts and finishes at Scarinish Harbour, with racers following a series of checkpoints and simple navigation aided by route arrows and the event team. The anticlockwise route tracks..

Located on the Cove and Kilcreggan peninsula near Cove Burgh Hall in Helensburgh, the Cove & Kilcreggan 10k offers a mixed-terrain route for runners and walkers. The programme includes a 10k Run, a 10k Walk, and a 1.3k Kids Fun Run, plus a Walk option starting with the run on the same route. The cou..

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon is a scenic and challenging running event held in Farnham, Surrey, starting from The Sands on Seale Road. The marathon offers spectacular views across the Surrey Hills, known for its hilly and multi-terrain course that tests runners' endurance. Alongside the full maratho..

Hartside Hill SOL is a Scottish Orienteering League event on Sunday 7 September 2025, held in Hartside Hill, a new orienteering area near the Soutra Pass just off the A68. The forest is a large plantation with deep cleughs, varied rides, and an extensive ditch network, offering challenging navigatio..

Westonbirt Arboretum Summer 2025 offers a family-friendly running event at Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire (GL8 8QS). Runners can choose from 1 mile, 5km, 10km, and half-marathon distances, with a course described as varied and beautiful, winding through arboretum zones dedicated..

The Muntjac 15 is a trail running event held on September 7, 2025, featuring a 15-mile course that connects five beautiful woodlands. This race is ideal for runners who enjoy hilly terrain, wooded areas, and single-track trails, offering a scenic and challenging experience. With a limited number of..

The Exterminator is a challenging fell race organized by Totley AC, held in Sheffield, UK. Covering approximately 27 km (17 miles) with an elevation gain of 1,066 meters (3,505 feet), it features varied terrain including roads, tracks, woodland, fields, open moorland, villages, and hamlets. The cour..

Crediton Crunch 10km is a multi-terrain race held at Queen Elizabeth School, Barnfield Site, Crediton, Devon. The course measures about 10K and is about 90% off-road, taking runners along footpaths, mowed grassland, private farmland and quiet country lanes. The route includes bridges, fields, and ri..

Trails and Tails is a scenic East Yorkshire trail-running event based at Field House Farm, Tibthorpe, Driffield (YO25 9JZ). Runners and Canicrossers can choose between a 4-mile and an 8-mile route, both on runnable countryside trails with gentle elevation and rewarding views. The event is timed, wit..

The Coln Valley Charity Trail Run, held near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury, offers 2km, 5km, and 10km trail distances suitable for all ages and abilities. Set in the scenic Coln River valley, the event features mostly grassy, undulating terrain with a mix of cross-country elements, including hay bale h..

Sandstone Trail Half is Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru’s trail race along the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. The event replaces the former Sandstone Trail Races and runs as a point-to-point from Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park to the Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. The route is marked by yellow S..

Blencathra Marathon is a 26.5-mile circular fell and trail marathon based in Caldbeck, Cumbria. The route climbs five Wainwright summits—Bowscale Fell, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott and High Pike—before returning to Caldbeck, delivering almost 6,000 ft of ascent. It is suitable for experienc..

The 2 Hillforts Hill Race is an exciting running event set to take place in 2024, starting and finishing at Plas Dolben Farm in Llangynhafal. Participants will tackle a challenging course that spans just under 9 miles, featuring a significant ascent of 2500 feet as it navigates the scenic Hillforts..

HAVOC Twilight Series 2025 No.1 – South Ockendon is a mid‑week twilight street orienteering event in the village of South Ockendon, north of the Dartford Crossing and Lakeside. The event is MapRun-based with a single score course and two time limits: 60 minutes (Long) and 40 minutes (Short). Points..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 2/3 is a trail 5k race organised by RunJMC near Burnley, Lancashire. The course comprises two anti-clockwise laps of a popular Pennine Bridleway–adjacent trail around Clowbridge Reservoir, starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club on Manchester Road. It’s described as f..

EpicTrails 8km – Hunting out more trails is a social trail run based at Milngavie Train Station, Milngavie (near Glasgow). The 8km route explores local trails along the Clyde Coastal Path, the West Highland Way, and other scenic gems. It aims for a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere with regroupin..