Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2025-2026! Our curated list features an impressive 1454 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

The Leeds Country Way In A Day is an exciting ultra challenge featuring a 105-kilometre route that circumnavigates the city of Leeds. Participants will embark on this adventure with a midnight start and a midnight cut-off, navigating through local footpaths, parks, and nature reserves. The course of..

The Turpin Challenge 2025 is a popular 6-hour running event held at York's Knavesmire, featuring laps of approximately 4.37 miles on a mixed terrain course of grass and path, closed to traffic. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within the time limit, with options ranging from a single l..

The Suffolk Coastal Path 50K is an ultra marathon race along the scenic Suffolk coast, running from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh. The 50 km course features a mix of paved paths, country lanes, and trails, with a gentle elevation gain of over 120 meters. Fully marked and supported by aid stations, the race..

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The Semerwater Stomp is a 10-mile trail running event held in Raydale, North Yorkshire, serving as the exciting finale to the short course series by DalesRunner. The race features a scenic route starting and finishing near Semerwater, with runners enjoying views of the lake, passing through Stalling..

The Sourton Tors Fell Race is a traditional fell running event scheduled for September 13, 2025, starting from Sourton Village Hall. The race covers approximately 5 kilometers with an ascent of 276 meters to Sourton Tors, featuring a loop back to the starting point. Participants will navigate off-ro..

The c2c Essex Ultra is a charity ultramarathon organized by c2c, offering participants the chance to run or walk either 30 or 50 miles along the scenic Essex Riviera. The event aims to raise funds for the children's cancer charity Gold Geese, supporting families affected by childhood cancer. The rou..

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular outdoor event held at Wistanstow Village Hall in Shropshire, England, on September 13, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles, with routes passing through the scenic Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...

The Rye Ancient Trails 30K & 15K is a scenic steeplechase race set in the picturesque surroundings of Rye, East Sussex. Participants can choose between two distances, 30K and 15K, as they traverse the ancient trails of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The course features a mix of h..

The The Sudbury Trail Run will take place in Sudbury on Sunday 14 September 2025.

The Dunstable Downs Challenge Half Marathon is a scenic race organized by Dunstable Road Runners, taking place on September 14, 2025, at Creasey Park, Dunstable. The route features a rural trail run across Dunstable Downs and surrounding countryside, mainly on public footpaths and bridleways, with s..

The Bradley Fell Race will take place in Skipton on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Barney to Beach event, held on Sunday 14th September 2025, is an 8-mile run or walk starting at Barnstaple Pannier Market and finishing at Crow Point in North Devon. The mostly flat course follows the scenic Tarka Trail, offering participants stunning views of the North Devon coastline as they t..

The CapTEN & Bosun are fell running events held on the Jurassic Coast, featuring two race options: the 5.5-mile Bosun and the 11-mile CapTEN. Both courses take in scenic highlights such as Thorncombe Beacon and Golden Cap, with significant elevation gains—1,617 feet for the Bosun and 3,234 feet for..

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, is a popular annual event held in the scenic Bronte Country near Haworth, UK. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with 3,065 feet of ascent, while the half marathon is approximately 14.8 miles with..

The Nidderdale Road to Nowhere is a challenging 30.4 km (18.9 miles) fell and trail running event held in Upper Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales, England. Starting and finishing at Scar House Reservoir, the course ascends over Little Whernside and traverses the Great Whernside plateau, covering rarely tr..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, held at Side Farm in Patterdale, is a challenging fell running event testing mountaineering skills, stamina, and navigation over difficult and often dangerous terrain. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain. The..

Raby Castle Trail Runs 2025 offers scenic trail running events set within the historic grounds of Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with the longer routes consisting of multiple laps of a 5-mile course. The trail features mixed terrain in..

The Coastal Runners - Clandeboye 10K is a scenic race held within the Clandeboye Estate near Bangor, Co. Down. The course features a mix of gravel paths and a trail leading up to Helens Tower, offering participants a picturesque and varied terrain experience.Organized by Coastal Runners NI, the even..

The Acorn Sandhead 10 is a scenic ten-mile multi-terrain race held in Sandhead, near Stranraer, Scotland. The course begins at Sandhead on the picturesque Luce Bay, follows the Mull of Galloway Trail, and finishes in Stranraer with stunning views across Loch Ryan. This event offers runners a challen..

The Roman River Trails event offers participants the choice of a half marathon or marathon, featuring self-navigation routes through the picturesque Roman River valley near Colchester. The predominantly hard-packed trail includes sections of tarmac and grass, with several river crossings and some hi..