Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Enjoy the South Coast Ultra along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel, passing Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Brighton. Distances 25 km to 100 km with rest stops, medical support and camping for a supported ultra.

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Tackle the epic 102 mile Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra, a self navigation race through Snowdonia on 5 September 2026 with a 42 hour limit. Mountain experience and solid map skills are required for this tough, remote challenge.

Tackle a 45 mile mountain ultramarathon in Snowdonia, summiting Yr Wyddfa and crossing iconic peaks for spectacular but demanding terrain. Limited to 500 entrants, this scenic challenge rewards grit and mountain skill.

Tackle Dartmoor in a Day on 5 September 2026, a fully supported off road challenge across wild moorland with 50 km Ultra and 30 km Challenge options. Checkpoints, mobile marshals and a finishers memento make this a memorable day.

Join the 50th Bullock Smithy Hike in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026. This classic circular 56 miles challenge welcomes hikers and ultra runners for a scenic, rewarding weekend.

Run a scenic half marathon in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, winding past Malham Cove and Malham Tarn and climbing to Weets Top before a long descent with sweeping views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, it pairs stunning scenery wit..

Tackle the wild Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with scenic 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile trail races through the Long Mynd. Well marked routes, aid stations and marshals make this a classic, challenging day out for trail runners.

Enjoy a scenic yet testing 7.1 km fell race across Longshaw Estate, run alongside the famous Sheepdog Trials. Race entry gives access to the trials plus food, beer tent and grandstand seating.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

Take on a classic fell and trail marathon around Caldbeck, summiting five Wainwrights including Blencathra. The 26.4 mile route climbs about 5875 ft, is fully tracked and suits experienced fell runners.

Explore the Isle of Tiree on a stunning 35 mile coastal loop that visits 14 beaches and finishes across Gott Bay. Start and finish at Scarinish Beach Hotel, enjoy on course support and a lively prize giving and island ceilidh to celebrate.

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run in Ross on Wye with 5K and 10K chip timed races plus a 500 m fun run for kids. Flat multi terrain routes may include grass and mud, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top finishers.

The Exterminator is a classic 17 mile fell race organised by Totley AC that tests navigation and stamina across moorland, woods and villages. Expect steep climbs, self navigation and a friendly club atmosphere for adventurous runners.

The Montane Dragon's Back Race will take place in Conwy from Monday 7 September 2026 to Friday 11 September 2026.

Guided 10km evening trail run around Silent Pool, following the North Downs Way through Netley Heath to Shere. Sunset and headtorch night runs are social guided outings not races, ideal for fit trail runners.

Run the Robin Hood 100 miles ultra from Retford, a scenic trail course that follows canal towpaths and winds through Sherwood Forest. Expect runnable trails, iconic Major Oak views, staffed aid stations and a friendly atmosphere.

Take on the Welsh 3000s in a guided 30 mile mountain run across all 15 peaks of Snowdonia, including the dramatic Crib Goch traverse. This non competitive supported run includes guides, transport and food stations for a mountain experience.