Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

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.

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.

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.

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Experience the Wye Valley Tunnel Run, racing through the atmospheric Tidenham Tunnel and scenic riverside and old railway paths. Distances suit everyone from a Colourbust family fun run to a full marathon, with trail charm and big event ene..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, includi..

Run the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July 2026 at Highfield Park for a chip timed 10 km along the Alban Way, with a free family fun run. Festival vibes with live music, kids activities, food stalls and a custom medal while supporting Alzh..

The Bell Plod is a friendly, relaxed trail run/walk organised by Running Events Devon, held at Myncen Farm in Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The one-lap course runs on a privately owned farm, by permission of the owner, weaving throu..

Enjoy scenic trails at Winwick Hall with 10k, 5k and a 2k kids fun run, all fully marshaled and perfect for families. Run for the Bruce Green Foundation and pick up a finisher medal in this friendly country event.

Experience the Cracoe Fell Races in the dramatic Yorkshire Dales, a short but testing 4.2 km course of tussocks, ditches and a final steep climb to the pinnacle. Open to juniors and seniors, it is a classic fell challenge.

Explore Northern Snowdonia over three fully guided days from Capel Curig, looping 47 summits across about 100 km with 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups, experienced leaders and on hill support deliver a bold, steady mountain running challenge..

Run the scenic trails at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026, choosing a 5 km or 10 km loop through pasture, woodland and farm tracks. Limited to 200 entries, this mostly flat yet potentially muddy course rewards trail shoes and great views.

Zig Zag Running hosts the Great Barrow Challenge at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. This 10-day, individual event offers multiple distances — 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra — with Day 1 featuring the Denha..

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.

Run ten consecutive days at the Suffolk Running Centre in the Great Barrow Challenge, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. Entry covers all ten days and parking, bespoke medals each day and the event is cupless so bring your own bottle.

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.

Classic Lake District ultra races from Coniston offering 100 mile and 50 mile trail challenges across rugged fells and scenic passes. Expect demanding terrain, checkpoints and a true fell running experience for seasoned ultrarunners.

Ultra X Wales takes runners into the wild Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains for a scenic multi day trail event on 25 to 26 July 2026. Distances from 12 km to 110 km suit all endurance levels and select races carry UTMB Index status.

Run or walk as far as you like in the 7 hour Ooops I Ran It Again event at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, from 3 km to ultra distances. Finishers earn themed medals and distance pins, with aid stations, vegan snacks and free parking, and..