Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Saturn’s Midweek Chasing Numbers 7-Hour Time Challenge is held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club on the River Thames. The event is designed to be affordable and flexible, inviting all abilities to run or walk within a 7-hour window. Partici..

Run the Heritage Run in Thorpeness on 1 May 2026, a friendly community organised event that supports local charities. Choose from scenic mainly off road 10k, half marathon or a dog friendly 10k, all from The Ogilvie Pavilion.

Trail festival in Offwell near Honiton on the first May bank holiday, headlined by a 68 mile round with 38, 31 and 15 mile options across AONBs and the Jurassic Coast. Camping, communal meals and a Sunday mini round create a friendly vibe.

Take on the scenic Malvern Hills Ultra on 2 May 2026 from Abberley Village Hall, choosing 23, 31, 38 or 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with dramatic climbs. Expect rugged trails, navigational challenge and a bespoke finisher medal.

Explore the Isle of Wight Challenge along the coastal path from Chale past the Needles, Cowes and Ventnor, with options from 10 miles to 106 km. Fully supported with rest stops, GPS tracking, catering and a finishers medal and T shirt.

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultramarathon through the stunning limestone scenery of Malham and the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May 2026. Expect big climbs, iconic peaks and well stocked checkpoints on this tough but beautifully scenic UKA permitted rac..

Take on the Thames Path 100, a 100 mile point to point run from Richmond to Oxford along the scenic Thames with marked trail, plentiful aid stations and a 30 hour time limit. A classic endurance test for experienced runners.

Rasus y Bannau offers challenging long distance trail races through the Brecon Beacons with 100 km, 75 km and marathon options across iconic ridgelines and summits. Expect big climbs, wild mountain views and a Brecon town centre start and f..

Ultra X Scotland is a multi day ultramarathon in the wild Scottish Highlands near Inverness on 2 to 3 May 2026. Choose from distances to 110 km in single day or two day formats and enjoy fully marked trails, camping and on course support.

Take on the Welsh 3000s Ultra Run on 2 May 2026 in Snowdonia, a guided mountain run over all 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks. About 30 miles with 4,000 m of ascent, Adventure Awaits provides expert guides, a support vehicle and food stations.

Take on the HOWUM 2026 30 mile trail ultra around Llanidloes, following scenic paths past reservoirs, the Severn source and historic waymarked trails. With no time limit and three supported checkpoints this is a wild friendly challenge.

Join a guided 30 miles group run along the North Downs and Greensand Way from West Hanger near Guildford, taking in Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill. Intended for experienced trail runners able to sustain about 10 minutes per mile, wi..

Run the new Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra on 2 May 2026, a 90K route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Enjoy coastal towns, rolling countryside, hot food at select aid stations and a finisher medal plus T shirt.

Three day Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend in early May offers undulating multi terrain races across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. Enter single town races or combine all three to complete the marathon with virtual entries.

Take on the CBTE Esk Valley Epic, a 36 mile tracked ultra around the scenic Esk Valley from Glaisdale. Tackle big climbs, enjoy checkpoint support and earn a finishers medal and shirt to celebrate this classic northern challenge.

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.

Finish on the sandy Gott Bay at the Tiree 10k and Half Marathon, a scenic Hebridean island race with lively post race festivities. Pick the 10k or run two loops for the half and soak up big sea views.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race in Coniston: 14 km of rugged trails with 1065 m of climb, rewarding effort with stunning upland views. Proceeds support Coniston MRT and pre entry is required.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.