Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The NOTFAST Ponton Plod is a scenic running and walking event held at Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham, Lincolnshire. Participants can choose from four distances: 10 km, 12 miles, 17 miles, or 26.4 miles, all to be completed within a generous 10-hour cutoff. The routes traverse picturesque..

The Ashtead 10k and 2k fun run, organized annually by Ashtead Running Group, takes place on rough, undulating tracks around Ashtead Common, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve. The course features historic landmarks including a Roman villa and a triangular ear..

The Run London Epping Forest Trail 10k is a popular running event scheduled for September 14, 2025, in the scenic Epping Forest, Chingford. Participants will complete a 10k course consisting of two laps through the forest, known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes. The race is designe..

The Burton Pidsea 10K Trail Run is a scenic trail race held at Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall in East Yorkshire. The 10K course follows local bridleways and tracks, offering runners a natural and engaging trail experience. Alongside the main 10K event, a 5K run and a children's fun run are also organiz..

The Bradley Fell Race, organized by BOFRA, is a challenging cross-country event held annually near Skipton, North Yorkshire. The race covers approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) with an elevation gain of 800 feet (274 meters), featuring a steady climb to High Bradley and a steep ascent to Bradley Moor...

The Sandridge 10k is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque village of Sandridge, near St Albans. Participants can enjoy a beautiful 10k course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. The event is organized by Active Training World, and it promises a rewarding experience for both..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is an annual fell running event held in September in the Lake District. It features challenging mountain navigation courses, including the Classic, Medium, and Short routes, designed to test route choice, navigational skills, and stamina across rugged ter..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church in Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race is an exciting running event organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, taking place on September 14, 2025. This scenic race features a challenging 5-mile course with an elevation gain of 500 feet, traversing tarmac, gravel, and woodland trails, including the picturesque..

Defeat Delamere is an annual running event held at Delamere Forest in Frodsham, supporting the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. The event features multiple race options, including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children, with varying start times and entry fees. Participants receive a race pack..

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

The Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k and 5k is a running event held in Slinfold, honoring local hero Alf Shrubb, a renowned runner born in the village. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, the event features a scenic route through the beautiful West Sussex countryside, with chip-timed races for adults and child..

The Derbyshire Dales Trail Run is a scenic outdoor event held at Bakewell Showground, featuring three race distances: 9.5K, 15K, and half marathon (22K). Participants traverse the stunning Peak District landscape, starting on the Monsal Trail and passing landmarks like Chatsworth House and Edensor v..

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 older, the course features a fa..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, UK. The race features a 4.167-mile loop combining 50% trail and 50% tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, designed for fast running. Partici..

The Peak District Challenge, organized by Wilderness Development, is a scenic endurance event held in the Peak District, UK, with all routes starting and finishing in Hathersage. Participants can choose from five distances: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and a new 100-mil..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a renowned two-day navigation and endurance event held in the scenic Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland. Teams of two navigate courses ranging from 35km to 55km, using map references to find control points in a prescribed order while choosing their own routes. A uni..

The Guided Half Marathon - Winchester will take place in Winchester on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 13 miles.

The Conquest of Avalon is a popular running event organized by Albion Running, featuring two race distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile course. Both routes follow the historic Leland Trail, culminating in Glastonbury, known for its rich Arthurian legend. The race is characterized by a mix of road and t..