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 1333 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.

Ultra:5K Kempston is held at Box End Park, Box End Rd, Kempston MK43 8RQ. The event, scheduled for Sunday 12 July, offers a simple but challenging format: participants run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for five hours. A three-race option is..

Join the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park for looped sand, gravel and grass trails with distances from 5k to ultra marathon. Small field, lap based courses with on site aid and parking included for a relaxed race day.

Run stunning mountain trails from Llanberis through Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert and up to Mount Snowdon, with distances from 10k to a 57 km ultra. Expect a lively event village, on course support and a friendly festival atmosphere.

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Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Run 50K from Whitby to Pickering visiting eight railway stations along scenic, rugged trails with mud, rocks and uneven ground. Partially self navigational and fully tracked in 2026, the event welcomes quick walkers with a 13 hour cutoff.

BigHeat CAMP FIRE is a festival style trail weekend at Mill Farm in the Surrey Hills, pairing single lap scenic trails with a fiery communal vibe. Choose from 2 km to a 50 km ultra, then unwind with camping, live music and yoga.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty trac..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Tackle a scenic 15 km loop with 680 m ascent around Place Fell on Ullswater, featuring semi technical trails and panoramic climbs. Finish with a recycled seed bomb medal and vegan salty soup after a mid route aid station.

Join The Highlander Backyard Ultra at Murthly Castle Estate, Perthshire from 18 to 20 July 2026 for an epic test of endurance. Repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains, with camping and aid facilities on site.

Beyond Manchester starts and finishes in Castlefield and offers 55 km ultra or 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Entries include finisher medal, chip timing, GPX files and feed stations.

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..

Take on the Welsh 3000 Challenge and traverse Snowdonia's 14 peaks in a spirited guided run or steady walk. Choose the 20 hour challenge or a relaxed 2 day option with expert mountain leaders, limited places and full support on July 18 2026..

Camp and run for 24 hours on the scenic Shotley peninsula in Suffolk, tackling a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap with solo, pairs or team entries. Enjoy onsite camping, yoga sessions, sauna options and bespoke vests and medals.

Run the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from Penrice Castle with distances from 10 km to a 100 km figure of eight route highlighting wild coastal scenery and big climbs. Fully supported with rest stops, tracking, and finisher goodies.

Run into the night at Manvers Dusk till Dawn, a 12 hour overnight challenge around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile off road loop. Enjoy clubhouse facilities and a medal while testing your night running skills with a good head torch.

Tackle the 12 hour Dusk To Dawn challenge at Bridgend Miniature Railway on 18 July 2026, running as many 10 mile loops as you can across mixed terrain and forested hills. Expect night markings, on course support, and a true endurance test.

Take on the dramatic Wales Coast Path ending in Cardiff Bay, choosing 30, 50 or 100 mile point to point trail races. Coastal trails, beaches and dunes with checkpoints and live GPS tracking make for an epic challenge.