Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile trail point-to-point ultra around East Lancashire in the South Pennines. The route links the four Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, starting in Blackburn at Corporation Park and finishing in Trawden, with scenic climbs through Haslingden and views of S..

The Fox is a RunThrough Trails event set in the Surrey countryside, offering three trail distances: 20k, 41k and 62k. Runners start at different venues—Merrist Wood College in Worplesdon (20k), West Clandon Village Hall (41k), and Burys Field in Godalming (62k)—before all finish back at Burys Field...

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is Ultra Challenge’s flagship Capital-to-Coast trek from Richmond to Brighton. On 23-24 May 2026, it offers a full 100km route with ~1500 m of ascent, plus shorter options of about 50km and 25km, including a Brighton 25km loop. The course traverses Surrey and Sussex..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K, held in May 2026, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Whinlatter Forest within the Lake District National Park. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles featuring tough elevation, steep climbs, and fast descents, while the 10K offers a 6.2-mil..

Get the Hull out of Here is a trail running event based in East Hull, starting at Pelican Park Recreation Ground. The race follows the flat and even TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, offering a scenic route along the Hornsea Rail Trail through the surrounding countryside. The course is suitable fo..

OMM Lite is part of the Lake District Running Festival held in Grasmere, in the heart of the Lake District. The weekend pairs the Grasmere Gallop trail races with the OMM Lite Trail Quest, inviting trail runners, ultra runners, fell runners and orienteers of all abilities. Short races stay on paths..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender, held on the Atholl Estate in Blair Atholl, offers a diverse range of trail races from a 7km run for kids to the challenging 60km Full Tilt Ultra. Set within the scenic grounds of the historic Blair Castle at the base of the Cairngorm National Park, the event feature..

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race in Kent, launching in 2026 as part of the Three Castles 50km Ultra weekend. Starting at Little Fant Farm near Maidstone and finishing in Tonbridge, the course follows the River Medway, passing historic sites like East Farleigh’s stone brid..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139km) trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. Run by Runaway Racing, it’s a historic journey along a route used for more than 5,000 years. The course is marked with permanent Ridgeway s..

Great Langdale 21 is a 21km trail running event in the Langdale Valley, Lake District, starting and finishing at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. The course ascends about 850m and traverses fully marked, technical trails and footpaths around Great Langdale, including climbs to Red Tarn and Pike O'Blisco..

The Three Castles 50km Ultra Marathon is a scenic race held in Kent, England, starting in Rochester and finishing at Tonbridge athletics track. The flat course follows the River Medway, passing three medieval castles, charming villages, and lush countryside along the Medway Valley Walk. Runners expe..

Beat The Sunset 50km Ultra Marathon takes place in Maidenhead, starting and finishing at Summerleaze Park. This multi-terrain, roughly 50 km loop runs 75% off-road along the Thames Path, the Jubilee River and the Green Way, with a fully signed course. There are four aid stations about every 10 km, p..

The Norn Iron Ultra will take place in Ballintoy from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Scafell Sky Race is a 40 km mountain running challenge in the central Lake District, boasting 2,800 m of ascent. Organized by Lake District Sky Trails, the race is run on technical single-track trails from start to finish, providing a genuine Lakeland journey that tests the endurance and skill of ex..

Grasmere Gallop is a 42km, fully way-marked trail race set in the Lake District, looping Grasmere and surrounding valleys such as Alcock Tarn, Loughrigg summit, Rydal Caves, Great Langdale, and Easedale Tarn. The route delivers a true Lakeland challenge with around 1,905 metres (6,250 feet) of ascen..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is an annual running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its sixth year, it offers a unique challenge of completing various distances on a 400-meter athletics track, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, an..

Tatton Park Trail Runs take place at the Tatton Park estate in Cheshire as part of the Wild Hybrid Weekend. The event offers two distances: a 10km trail and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles). The route winds across parkland, along trail paths, grass, woodlands and occasional tarmac, allowing runners to s..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is a 5.5-mile trail race held near Worksop, starting from Worksop College and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The mostly off-road course features a short closed-road section, offering varied terrain and striking views of parkland and woodland. The event hon..

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon based in Guildford, Surrey, covering about 13 miles. The route travels through the Surrey Hills, with highlights including St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and views from Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, including secti..

Pembrokeshire Coastal Races is a four-distance trail and ultra running festival along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales, finishing at the cliff-top Dale Hill Farm Campsite overlooking Milford Sound. Distances: 100-mile ultra (St Dogmaels to Dale, ~6,300m ascent), 50-mile ultra (Porthgain to Dale..