Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Punk Panther Green Gateways will take place in Otley on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 34 miles.

The Knacker Cracker is renowned as "Britain's toughest 10k," featuring a challenging course that includes significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 473 meters. The race, set in the scenic surroundings of Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard, offers a unique experience for runners, including a k..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth, Devon. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, 5.3 km out-and-back course along a scenic, disused train line, fully paved and accurately measured as a road race. Participants of all abili..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival, organized by Fitnessat58°, is an annual event held in Glenmore Forest Park, finishing at the scenic Loch Morlich beach. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, this festival offers two trail running distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended due to the forest..

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and finishing in Budleigh Salterton, England, tracing the birthplace and childhood countryside of Sir Walter Raleigh. The course features quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, hidden footpaths, the Otter Valley, High Pea..

The Hardmoors 15 is an 18-mile circular trail running event held in the North York Moors, starting and finishing at Fylingdales Village Hall in Robin Hood’s Bay. The course follows scenic routes including the Cinder Track and Cleveland Way, featuring approximately 1,700 feet (518 meters) of ascent...

The Hardmoors 30 is a challenging 31-mile winter ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, England, starting and finishing at Fylingdales Village Hall in Robin Hood’s Bay. The circular route traverses scenic coastal and moorland terrain, including the Cleveland Way cliff-top paths and the Cinder Track,..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a challenging off-road race held around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. The 26.2-mile circular course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain and navigated using written instructions rather tha..

The Acorn South By Five event at Bellahouston Park is part of a signature 5km running series held across six Glasgow parks over 12 weeks. Runners can participate in individual races or the full series, with five out of six races required to complete the challenge and earn the title "Fiver." The Bell..

The Brampton Trail Run is a 7-kilometre trail race held on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The course features an undulating, mostly off-road route with varied terrain and scenic views, making it a great way to start the new year. Participants are advised to wear trail shoes due to potentially muddy..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is an exhilarating night trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, featuring races of 10 miles, 10K, 5K, as well as Canix and children's races for ages 3-11. Participants navigate through enchanting woodlands under the stars, illuminated by headlamps, making fo..

The Winter Wipeout! is a challenging deep winter half marathon held at Ingram Cafe, UK, featuring a demanding fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back. This fully marked and marshalled course tests runners' resilience against harsh winter conditions, including sleet, snow, and strong winds. Part..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a trail running event set in the scenic village of Polzeath on the rugged North Cornwall coast. The event features four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), Half Marathon (13.6 miles), Marathon (26.5 miles), and Ultra (31.7 miles), all starting on Polzeath's golden beach. Runn..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House, Leeds, offer scenic trail running across over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and farmland. Set in the heart of Yorkshire, this event features three distances: 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, catering to runners aged 11 and above. The courses showcase t..

The Country to Capital Ultra Marathon is a renowned 43-mile point-to-point race starting at the Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover and finishing near Little Venice Canal Basin in London. Serving as the official opener to the ultra running season, it attracts a global field of elite and amateur runne..

The Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Races, held at Hamsterley Forest Park in County Durham, offer a half marathon and a 10k run through crisp, undulating forest trails and tracks. The course features a mix of hard-packed gravel, twisting dirt paths, and occasional muddy bridleways, providing a reward..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.1 is a trail running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with options to enter single races or bundled series of three runs. The event offers a scenic trail running experience in the Surrey c..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle is a versatile running event held in Skipton, Yorkshire, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. Offering distances from 5K up to an ultra marathon, the flat, even out-and-back course suits runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. The rout..

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a unique timed running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths..