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 1224 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 Ladybower Reservoir Trails event takes place on Saturday 27th September 2025 at Hope Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton Rd, Hope, Hope Valley S33 8RZ. The main race distance is 54k, run as a loop from Hope Valley. The route includes a summit of Win Hill, passages by Ladybower, Derwent and Howden..

Belford Show - Fun Run is a community trail event linked to the Belford Show, held on Saturday 27 September 2025. It offers a fun run over 4 or 9 miles across local land. The routes are fully marked and marshalled for guidance and support.Based at Belford Football Field (NE70 7ER), the event include..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run Summer takes place on the Rauceby Estate in Lincolnshire. The course covers approximately 10 kilometres (just over 6 miles) and is described as a brand-new all-terrain route. A standout feature is that at least a quarter of the route traverses private land that has never h..

Rombald’s Romp is a Fell Race run by North Leeds Fell Runners on Ilkley Moor near Ilkley. The 13 km (8.1 miles) route climbs about 370 m (1,214 ft) and combines rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, and roughly a mile of road up the moor, with a forest section featuring tree roots and wooden bridges...

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 100-mile canal-based ultramarathon in Greater Manchester, starting and finishing at The Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays. The route threads the Cheshire Ring canal network—Bridgewater, Macclesfield, Trent & Mersey, Ashton, Rochdale and Peak Forest canals—linking towns a..

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Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a multi-distance trail event based near Otley, West Yorkshire. The route explores seven reservoirs—Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill—with Eccup added on the longer course, weaving through Stainburn Forest and A..

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Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail series, based at Henley Showground. It offers a 50 km loop (920 m ascent) and a 25 km option, plus a 10 km Chilterns route. The end-of-season course winds through the Chilterns’ historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves..

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Epic Epping Forest Ultra 2025, run by Orion Harriers, was planned as a 50-mile forest ultra in Epping Forest, north-east London, starting from Jubilee Retreat in Chingford. The course comprised ten 5-mile laps on woodland trails with about 1,120 meters of elevation gain, marked with sawdust and flag..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, UK, centered on Harrold-Odell Country Park. The events feature multiple distances, including a 25km and a 50km trail race, designed for both experienced ultrarunners and newcomers. Runners traverse runnable woodland and countryside around Ha..

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Orton Fell Race is a 10 km (6.2 mile) fell-running event staged at Orton C of E Primary School, CA10 3RG. The course features about 258 m (846 ft) of ascent. Classified as BS, the race is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules.The day also features two junior races (with on-the-day entries for juniors)..

The Endless Garden – A Backyard Ultra Marathon takes place at The Waggoners in Ayot Green, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, from 27 to 29 September 2025. The race uses a 4.167-mile trail loop run hourly on the hour, with the field whittling down to a sole finisher. The route is designed to be saf..

Great Links Tor Flyer - Fell Race is an off-road Dartmoor event starting and finishing at the Fox and Hounds Hotel near Bridestow/Lydford. The senior course is about 7.5 km (roughly 4.5 miles) with around 380 m ascent, while juniors run 1.9 km (140 m) and youths 3.6 km (220 m). The route climbs to G..

Great Links Tor – flyer – Dartmoor Fell Series is staged at the Fox and Hounds in Bridestowe on Dartmoor. The event features a fast, challenging route around notable tors. The ascent climbs from Gt Nodden to the summit cairns, drops to the valley via a ford, then continues across undulating ground t..

Slieve Bearnagh is a short-length mountain race in the Mournes, organized by Mourne Runners. The route begins in the Happy Valley and climbs to the Meelbeg summit, the Meelbeg/Meelmore col, the Bearnagh summit, and the Meelmore summit before finishing at the bottom of the Happy Valley. It doubles as..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) race featuring 1,310 feet (400 m) of ascent. The course starts near the Ram Inn in Cliviger, close to Burnley, and follows a flagged and marshaled route that includes boggy fields, steep climbs, mo..

The John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor Fell Race is a six-mile (9.6 km) fell race on Shelf Moor above Old Glossop, with about 1,499 ft (457 m) of ascent. The route is flagged and marshalled, starting along the Mossy Lea track and finishing near the bus turning circle on Shepley Street. It passes close..

Pumpkin Run Colchester takes place at Foxes Farm in Aldham, Colchester. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K, 5K, a family-friendly 1K, and a dog-friendly 5K. Runners loop across fields, past the pumpkin patch and through a corn maze, on traffic-free farm tracks that are mostly flat for fast t..

RunThrough is staging the Trails Hamsterley Forest 10k & Half Marathon on Sunday 28 September 2025 at Hamsterley Forest Visitors Centre, Redford, Hamster DL13 3NL. The event listing shows it was booked 126 times in the last month. Entry prices range from £28 to £140 with options that include t-..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Harbour Wallbanger is a coastal 7k running event staged by Sporting Events UK, in partnership with Thanet Roadrunners AC. The race starts on Broadstairs Beach at low tide, heads to Ramsgate to 'bang the Harbour Wall,' and returns along the coast to Broadstairs in Kent. The event welcomes beginners a..