Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is an annual multi-terrain running event organized by Valley Striders AC, taking place in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Covering approximately 7 miles, the undulating course passes through scenic woods and parkland, including Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park. Par..

The Southampton Running Festival, held on August 31, 2025, takes place in the scenic Southampton Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest in the heart of the city. The event offers multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, catering to a wide range..

The Ross on Wye 10K Riverbank Run, scheduled for August 31, 2025, is a popular running event featuring a 10K race, a 5K race, and a Fun Run. The course is flat and follows the scenic banks of the River Wye, making it suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can expect chip-timed races, with..

The Montane Dragon's Back Race is a renowned six-day ultra marathon traversing Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Covering approximately 380 kilometers with 16,400 meters of ascent, it is considered one of the world's toughest mountain races. Participants face challenging terrain, including..

The Muker Show Fell Race is an exciting running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). Set in the scenic landscape of Muker, the race features a challenging course of 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with a climb of 550 feet (170 meters). Participants navigate through a river, asc..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race series taking place on consecutive Thursdays in September 2025, specifically on the 4th, 11th, and 18th. Open to participants aged 11 and above, the course features a fa..

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers, is typically the season's final evening fell race. Held in Whitworth, it features an 8 km (5 miles) course with a challenging ascent of 360 meters (1,181 feet). The route includes a tough uphill start, followed by a rollercoaster over Brown W..

The Dee Way 120 is an ultra-distance running event that spans approximately 120 miles along the scenic River Dee, from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn. Participants can choose between the full race or a shorter 60-mile option, which starts at Corwen. The event features a 50-hour time limit for the 120-mile..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road ultra running event held at Top Barn Campsite in Worcester, featuring both a 24-hour race and a 12-hour challenge. Participants can compete solo or in teams, running on a looped course approximately 5.5 miles long across private farmland. The event offers medals,..

The Ickworth Sunset Chase is a scenic running event held at Ickworth Park, a National Trust estate near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. It offers 5K and 10K distances, suitable for runners of all abilities. The race starts at sunset, guiding participants through diverse terrain including limestone paths,..

The Andover Trail Marathon is a popular running event in North Hampshire, featuring both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Participants can expect challenging terrain with significant elevation changes, including climbs and fast downhill sections that showcase the region..

The Heights Ultra Trail is an exciting running event taking place in the picturesque Colne and Holme valleys, located on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, participants can choose from six different routes, including 50 miles, 50 kilometers, 27 kilometers,..

The Shere 42k, 21k & 10k Multi Terrain Event is a popular trail running competition set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can choose from three distances: a scenic 10k, a challenging 21k, or a full marathon at 42k. Each route features..

The RIDUM 2025 is a challenging 30-mile ultra marathon set along the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales. Participants will traverse varied terrain, including lanes, trails, and woodland, with a total elevation of 4,252 feet. The route features notable points such as Mynydd Machen, the..

The Maverick Lakes Osprey 2025 is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Lake District, taking place on September 6, 2025. Participants can choose from four challenging routes: Ultra (52 km), Long (44 km), Middle (25 km), and Short (14 km), each featuring stunning landscapes, rugged..

The South Coast Challenge is a prominent event in the UK’s Ultra Challenge series, offering participants the opportunity to walk, jog, or run along the scenic South Downs Way. Taking place over two days, the challenge features distances of 100 km, 50 km, and 25 km, with options for solo or team part..

The RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky Trail Races, held in September 2025 at Barmouth, UK, offer two challenging distances: 25k and 53k. Set in the stunning landscape of Snowdonia, participants can enjoy breathtaking trail views throughout the course. The event features a chip-timed, marshalled route wit..

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56 is a challenging 56-mile circular route through the Peak District, organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. Taking place over the first full weekend in September, participants can choose to hike or run the course, which starts and ends in Hazel Grove. The even..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging ultramarathon covering 102 miles with 5,788 meters of elevation, set in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the race features 10 checkpoints offering support and refreshments, with a 40-hour cut-off time. Participants must be at l..

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a challenging ultra-marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Wooler, UK. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a unique adventure through ancient forests, mystical bogs, and rugged terrain, including steep ascents, rocky paths, and open moorlands. Participants navigate the..