Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Explore the stunning Pembrokeshire coast at this trail and ultra running festival from 5 to 7 June with distances from 22 mile to 100 mile. Clifftop finishes, camping and coastal views make it a memorable challenge for ambitious runners.

Event overview The event takes place on Friday, 05 June 2026 as a 7 hour timed challenge. Participants may run any distance they choose within the time limit. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. The normal lap length is..

Tackle the Stickle Grind 650, a bold vertical mountain race up Harrison Stickle to Stickle Tarn near Ambleside. Enjoy steep trails, a short scramble, live music and a recycled wildflower seed medal for finishers.

Run from sunset into sunrise along the Ayrshire coast in a 50 km night ultramarathon from Irvine Beach. Enjoy beaches, promenades and trails plus on course support and a finisher medal, goody bag and Polaroid photo.

Rab Scafell Sky Race 2026 Run 38 km with 2800 m of ascent on technical Lake District trails, taking you to the summit of England's highest peak. Expect demanding terrain, fully supplied aid stations, electronic timing and a finishers seed b..

Run the North Leeds Skyline around Otley with 50 km, 25 km or 16 km waymarked trail routes featuring scenic climbs, checkpoints and countryside views. Friendly race HQ at Station Top makes this a perfect day out for trail runners of all lev..

The Sundowner Marathon will take place in Purleigh from Saturday 6 June 2026 to Sunday 7 June 2026. You can run 42 kilometers.

Take on the iconic Cornish coast from Lizard Point to Land's End on a rugged 44 mile ultra along the South West Coast Path. Rock, mud and trail make this a real test, with full waymarking, electronic timing and solo or relay entries.

Challenge yourself at Ultra Scotland 50, a 56 mile trail ultra along the Southern Upland Way through forests, valleys and mountains of southern Scotland. With a 20 hour cut off, live GPS tracking and just 400 places, this is a scenic endura..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile ultra along the Southern Upland Way with about 4611 m of ascent between Dalry and Galashiels. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cut off and finisher buckles.

Tackle 21 km with 850 m ascent on a one day trail race through the fells of Great Langdale, starting and finishing at Stickle Barn. Expect rugged paths, sweeping views and a warm finish with live music and vegan soup.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge on 6 and 7 June 2026 with options from a 100 km loop to two day stages and shorter distances. Run through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and lakeside trails for epic views and rugged climbs.

Take part in the Samaritans Way Ultra on 6 June 2026 in Guisborough with 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay. Fully supported course with updated routes and profits donated to Teesside Samaritans.

Tsunami Ocean Trails brings rugged clifftop running along the North Devon and Cornish coastline with Ultra, Marathon and 16 mile options. Expect steep climbs, dramatic sea views, marshalled aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

6 June 2026 Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 24 hour 50 mile route across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six poetic stones by Simon Armitage. Expect moorland climbs, indoor checkpoints and live tracking.

Run the Glen Lyon Ultra on 6 June 2026, a scenic 31 mile trail around Loch Lyon and Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft ascent. Mostly off road with river crossings that may leave your feet wet, this rugged course earns 2 UTMB points.

Run 40 mile along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, enjoying golden beaches, cliffs, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones. Staffed checkpoints, medals and no time limit make this a relaxed coastal challenge.

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser on 6 June 2026 for scenic laps from The Unicorn Inn across the Ironbridge and along the Silkin Way. Choose 8 mile, 16 mile or marathon options and embrace the fun of fancy dress with top hats and tiaras..

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Run the Brecon Beacons at Midnight Mountain Marathon on June 6, 2026, starting in daylight and finishing under the stars, so some may need a torch. Take part in Marathon, Half Marathon or Bergen pack races and earn a medal and a mug of tea.