Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Elephant Challenge takes place at Salcey Forest, a Forestry England site near Northampton (NN7 2HX). This 6-hour, multi-lap event centers on a 3.5-mile off-road loop through the forest, allowing participants to choose distance—from 3 laps for a half marathon to 7 for a marathon or many more within t..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Runners must use a head or chest torch to navigate the dark t..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Bath 50 Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge series, takes place in the City of Bath with start and finish at Bath Racecourse Basecamp. Participants can choose a 50 km loop (about 1,000 m ascent), a 29 km loop (650 m), or a 10 km loop (~200 m). The course loops around Bath, offering panoramic view..

Beyond Bristol, the Bristol Trail & Ultra by Beyond Trails offers two distances: a 25km Trail and a 55km Ultra, starting and finishing at Museum Square in central Bristol (BS1 4RN). The course travels off tarmac through woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railways, with highlights such as..

Set along the Monsal Trail, Peak District, the Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers two distances on a traffic-free, multi-terrain route. Starting and finishing at Bakewell Station, Derbyshire, runners can select the half marathon or 10k and mix days across the weekend. The course f..

Northern Traverse 2026 is a 300km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees Seafront on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast of northern England. The route crosses three National Parks, featuring mountains, valleys, moors, and around 6,500 met..

Lakes Traverse 2026 is a challenging 100km ultramarathon that traverses the Lake District National Park from St Bees Seafront on the west coast to finish at Shap. The route follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path, crossing Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grisedale Tarn, Patterdale, Kidsty P..

Sportiva Events stages the Exeter Trail Races at Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LU. The next edition is on 28/03/2026. The races take place around the grounds of Escot and are entirely off-road, with some small climbs on the course. Distances: 10K - single lap of the course Half maratho..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

Run the Wild Half Marathon is a trail-focused 21km event set in the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, 30 minutes northwest of London. The route climbs roughly 300m and winds across chalk hills and through woodlands, offering stunning scenery rather than a road-race atmosphere...

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs is a two-day Lake District event based at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria. The Saturday Trail Runs feature a beloved 10km route and a 5km option, with the 10km looping through Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water and past Rydal Caves. The event is Canic..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for a fabulous event. Distances are not listed on the informatio..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Zig Zag Challenge is a timed running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike. Participants enjoy stunning views of rolling hil..

The Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra that follows Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay. Starting along the spectacular northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the course winds through eastern Yorkshire to finish on the shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. Or..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter is a forest-running event held in Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Top, in the Lake District. It offers two distances: a 9k route with about 380m of ascent and a 12k route with about 500m. Both courses run mainly on wide forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, delivering..

Ultra In The Black Country returns for its ninth year, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The 32-mile loop can be run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four. The scenic, urban course is 97% traffic-free, largely along disused railway lines and canal towpaths..