Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The PFW Running - World Diabetes Day Run is a timed running event held at Stanley Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, on November 14, 2025. The course features a 3.1-mile loop on mostly flat tarmac paths with a short gravel section. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish within a 6-hour limit,..

The Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail running event held around the scenic Wharfedale Skyline near Otley, Ilkley, and Guiseley in the UK. It offers three distances: a half marathon (13 miles), a 20-mile race, and a challenging 34-mile ultramarathon, with climbs ranging from 1,700 to 4,800 f..

The Litton Birks Fell Race is a challenging 5km fell running event held in Litton, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park. The course features approximately 362 meters of ascent, taking runners through the beautiful landscapes of Littondale and Upper Wharfedale. The race st..

The New Forest Central Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in the heart of the New Forest National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Starting from Roundhill Campsite near Brockenhurst, the course features wide, hard-packed gravel paths weaving through ancient woodland..

The Margam Trail Races, organized by Trail Revolution, will take place in Margam Park on November 15, 2025. This event features a variety of race distances, including 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, designed to challenge participants on the park's scenic forest paths and woodland trails. The course..

The Liverpool Half Marathon MoRun is a charity running event held at Croxteth Park, Liverpool, supporting the Movember Foundation. Participants can choose from distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the Half Marathon. The course is a flat mix of paths and trails, dog-friendly and suitab..

Dusk Till Dawn The Winter Edition is a challenging 12-hour running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in South Wales. Participants tackle three distinct 10-mile mixed terrain routes, aiming to complete as many loops as possible from dusk until dawn. The course features varied terrain including..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race is a 10k head torch trail run held in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, the largest forest in the area covering 4,900 acres. Scheduled for November, the night-time race offers a unique experience where runners navigate a fully marked course illuminated by head t..

The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle is a unique trail running event held at the historic Corfe Castle in Dorset. Returning for its third year, the race offers three routes: Long (15 km, +243 m elevation), Middle (11 km, +225 m), and Short (5 km, +120 m), suitable for all abilities. The course f..

The Bath Skyline running event, organized by Relish Running Races, offers 5km and 10km off-road races around the iconic Bath Skyline, featuring woodland trails, open meadows, and hilltop views of Bath. Held at the University of Bath's West Car Park, the course is mostly flat with some gentle rises,..

The Trails & Tarmac 12hr Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held near Crickhowell in Powys, set in the scenic Black Mountains. The race features a 4.2-mile loop combining 50% trail and 50% tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allowing f..

The Lobster Lollop is a family-friendly trail running event supporting the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. Taking place on November 15, 2025, it offers various distances including 2.5k, 5k, 10k, and 10 miles, with additional Canicross categories for some distances. The event features a no-pres..

Gods Own Backyard Ultra Fall 2025 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds, UK. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop..

The Slate Trail Ultra™ is a challenging trail running event held in Snowdonia, Wales, starting from Porth Penrhyn, Bangor. It offers two distances: the full Slate Trail Ultra at 145 km (90 miles) with 3,900m+ elevation gain, and the Ultra Tour of the Quarries at 88 km (55 miles) with 2,700m+ elevati..

The Centurion Wendover Woods 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held entirely within Wendover Woods, England. The race consists of five 10-mile loops on forest trails featuring a mix of wide, soft paths with runnable climbs and descents, alongside steeper, more demanding sections. With 10,000..

The Burrator Noir is a unique running event featuring a 12-mile night trail run and a 10k road race, set at the picturesque Discovery Centre at Burrator Reservoir. Participants will navigate a diverse trail that includes moorland, rocky paths, and disused railway lines, offering a challenging yet en..

The Tour of Pendle Fell Race is a challenging AL category fell running event held at Barley Village Hall in the UK. Covering approximately 27 km (16.8 miles) with a climb of 1473 meters (4833 feet), the race demands strong navigational skills and local knowledge, as it is not a long-distance walk bu..

The Drogo 10 is a challenging 10-mile (16 km) fell race held annually at Castle Drogo near Exeter, Devon. The multi-terrain course features approximately 1,760 feet (535 meters) of climb, offering runners stunning views of the Teign Valley. The route includes steep descents, woodland paths, river cr..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a cross country running series held across various locations in West Yorkshire from November to February. The 2025-26 season features six challenging races, each covering 5 to 6 miles over hilly terrain. The league is exclusive to fully paid-up members of 1..