Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Hallow 12 Parish Challenge is an outdoor running and walking event that offers participants a choice of routes covering 10, 14, 18, 26, and 40 miles. Set in the scenic village of Hallow, the challenge takes participants through 12 local parishes, primarily along off-road public footpaths. The ev..

The Guided Lairig Ghru Crossing is a trail running event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic Lairig Ghru, a 32km high mountain pass in Scotland. This guided run, suitable for a small team of up to seven, includes a morning transfer from Aviemore to the starting poi..

The Hey up It's Helmsley' will take place in York on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 26 miles.

The Ultra:5K event returns on July 13, 2025, at Box End Park in Kempston, Bedford, marking its ninth edition. This unique running challenge offers two options: the Ultra:5K FIVE, consisting of five 5K races over five hours, and the Ultra:5K THREE, featuring three 5K races over three hours. Participa..

The Ludlow10 will take place in Ludlow on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

The Peak Forest Fell Race is a scenic running event set in the beautiful Peak District countryside. Covering a distance of 9.7 km with a climb of 247 m, the race starts from the old village store on Church Lane, Peak Forest. Participants can register on the day at the Peak Forest Reading Room, with ..

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event set in the scenic surroundings of North Yorkshire. Participants will traverse a route that includes 3,322 feet of elevation gain, starting in Whitby and finishing in Pickering, while passing by eight railway stations along the way..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. With a modest entry fee of £1, the event features a unique prizegiving where slower runners receive more prizes, often in the form of small bottles of inexpensive French beer. This year, the r..

The Bamford Carnival Fell Race is a well-established event in the Peak District, attracting over 200 runners of various skill levels. The race features a challenging 7.2 km route with a 320-meter ascent, starting and finishing at the Bamford Recreation Ground. Participants navigate a direct path to ..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, both set in the scenic surroundings of Kirkstall, Leeds. The event features a relaxed atmosphere with registration availa..

The Sheldon Fell Race will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 17 July 2025.

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only race set in the stunning Lake District, covering a distance of 6km with a challenging ascent of 850m. Starting from the King George Playing Field in Patterdale, this event is designed in the style of a Vertical K, offering participants a rigorous climb to the ..

The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is an exciting running event that takes participants along one of the UK's most renowned long-distance walking routes. This ultra-marathon features a fully way-marked course, with options for both 100KM and 45M races, making it a qualifying event for the UTMB. Runners ..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2050m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race serves as an entry-level skyrunning experience, perfect for those looking to transition to longer and more demanding ra..

The Dragon Coastal Ultramarathon is a thrilling series of ultra-trail races taking place along the scenic Wales Coast Path on July 19-20, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay, 50 miles from Kenfig Nature Reserve to Cardiff Bay, or a new 30-mi..

The Tolkien Trail Race is an exciting running event set to take place at Stonyhurst College, a location that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary works. Participants will race along a scenic 11.1 km course featuring enchanting woodlands, historic bridges, and breathtaking views, all while following i..

The Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge is a one-day endurance event set in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, offering participants the choice of running distances of 10 km, 25 km, or a full 50 km ultra marathon. This event not only provides a scenic running experience but also supports a charitable ca..

The Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks) is an exhilarating event that involves climbing all 3000ft peaks in Snowdonia, Wales, in a continuous journey. Participants can choose between a 20-hour challenge or a two-day challenge, with highlights including summiting Snowdon and traversing the knife-edged Cr..

Snowdonia in a Day is an adventurous challenge event that invites participants to traverse the stunning Snowdonia National Park in a single day. Covering a distance of 65km (40 miles) with an elevation gain of 4,800m, the route follows the breathtaking Snowdonia Skyline, starting from the historic t..