Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Barrows and Downs event features a Marathon and Half Marathon set in the historic Salisbury Plain of Wiltshire, where participants run among ancient barrows dating back to 3500 BC. The scenic routes offer breathtaking views of the Wiltshire Downs and are designed for trail running enthusiasts. B..

The Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge is an exciting endurance event set in the picturesque Kent Downs, known as the 'Garden of England.' Participants can choose from three distances: 50 km, 25 km, or 10 km, with a basecamp located near Maidstone. The 50 km route features a scenic loop that includes the..

The William Wallace Running Festival, held in Scotland, invites participants to "Follow in the Footsteps of Legends" by running across historic battlefields linked to the legendary William Wallace. The event offers a variety of race distances, including a 70km and 50km ultra marathon, both available..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place at the historic Holdenby Estate, a 2,000-acre site in Northamptonshire. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon, with the course offering scenic views of the estate and its gardens. A special 5k..

The Carnethy Skyloop Hill Race, organized by the Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging event featuring a distance of 16 miles with a total climb of 6200 feet. This race is categorized as AL, indicating its demanding nature. Participants can expect a scenic yet strenuous course set in the beau..

The North Chilterns 50K is an ultramarathon organized by Runaway Racing, set in the scenic countryside east of Luton. The race covers 50 kilometers of trail terrain with an elevation gain of approximately 798 meters, featuring ridgeline trails and stunning viewpoints such as Warden Hill and Barton &..

The Peak Raid Race 2 in Hayfield is an exciting fell running event set in the stunning Peak District, scheduled for October 12, 2025. Participants will navigate through diverse terrains, from challenging high moorlands to more accessible limestone dales, using their route choice and navigation skill..

The Southend Pier Marathon is a unique running event scheduled for October 12, 2025, taking place on the world's longest pleasure pier, which stretches 1.34 miles over the sea. This marathon is a world first, offering participants the chance to run a full marathon in a stunning coastal setting. The..

The South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event held in West Sussex, offering participants a scenic route through the South Downs and surrounding areas. Starting and ending at Harting Down, the course features highlights such as Beacon Hill, Cocking Down, and Kingley Vale, known for its ancie..

The Withins Skyline is an annual fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a challenging 6.2-mile route with 820 feet of elevation. Starting from Penistone Hill Country Park, the course takes runners over rugged terrain, including The Stoop and Top Withens, before returning via Bronte Br..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic running event scheduled for October 12, 2025, as part of the Speyside Series 2025. The race starts at Archiestown Village Square and features a picturesque route through Elchies woods, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Cairngorms. Partici..

The Breidden Hills Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic West Midlands. Participants will tackle a distance of 11.5 km with a total ascent of 790 meters, making it a demanding course for runners. The race requires pre-registration and is open t..

The Marlow Donkey is a challenge event organized by the Thames Valley LDWA, offering participants the choice of two routes: 16 miles and 25 miles through the scenic Chiltern Hills. The event welcomes both walkers and runners, providing basic refreshments along the route and a simple meal at the fini..

The Pathfinder is a challenge event organized by Let's Run Adventures, offering participants a choice between a 15 or 25-mile circular route through the scenic North Yorkshire Moors. This self-navigated race welcomes both walkers and runners, with a maximum time limit of ten hours. The event starts..

The Frieth Hilly 5km and 10km runs are exciting mixed-terrain races set in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, located between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Participants can expect a challenging course that features winding woodland paths and scenic country roads, offering stunning views throughout the r..

The Castle C’alf is a 12km (7 miles) fell race with 490m (1600 feet) of ascent, held near Hebden Bridge in Calderdale. It covers the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, passing through the scenic and private Castle Carr estate. The race starts from the Hare and Hounds Pub in Chiserley and fea..

The West Acre Wild 10k Challenge is an exciting off-road running event set in the scenic Norfolk countryside. Participants will navigate a 10K course featuring undulating bridle paths and woodland tracks, with optional obstacles along the way. The route includes a section that may be muddy, and runn..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge event that offers participants the choice of walking, jogging, or running distances of 25km or 50km. Set in the picturesque countryside of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, the marathon primarily takes place on footpaths and tracks. This event fosters a vibrant at..

Loggerheads Autumn Trails is an exciting running event featuring longer versions of popular 5k and 10k races, set in the scenic Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from a 14k race, which consists of two loops of a 7k course, or a 7k Canicross discipline, welcoming runners of all abilit..