Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

By Way of The Glen is a multiday 170 miles foot race from Milngavie to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way, with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Limited to 20 experienced entrants, it is an epic Scottish ultra challenge.

Take on the Winster Hill Race in the heart of the Peak District with a 4 mile course and 177 m of climb that rewards effort with stunning views. Open to runners aged 14 and up with affordable pre entry and on the day entry available.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Tackle the Essex Way Ultra, an 82 mile trail from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse on 3 and 4 July 2026. With just 65 places this scenic mixed terrain challenge offers GPS tracking, race support and a 24 hour cut off.

Event overview The SATURN Midweek Chasing Numbers event takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026 at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham (TW20 0AE). It is a 7 hour Time Challenge with flexible start times available throughout the day. The ev..

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale is an annual boundary route challenge around the Ullswater Valley offering routes from a family Minibeat to tough mountain courses. Soak up fell scenery while supporting the local school and church.

Run the Peak District Ultra from a Bakewell basecamp on a scenic figure of eight route around Derbyshire, offering distances from 10 miles to 100 km and views of Chatsworth House. Camping, onsite hospitality and aid stops support all abilit..

Summits of the North York Moors Ultra is a 120 mile loop across the moors, summiting 10 high peaks and about 16,000 ft of ascent. With a 35 hour limit and just 70 places, it is a scenic but brutal test of endurance.

Tackle a 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny, climbing Sugar Loaf and 5,000 feet of scenic mountain trails. Professionally organised with fully manned checkpoints, crew support and a memorable post race medal.

July the Turd invites runners to tackle scenic laps around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire, with 8 mile, 16 mile and marathon options. Start and finish at The Unicorn Inn for a friendly pub atmosphere and a well earned finisher item.

Tackle 72 miles along the iconic Great Glen Way from Fort William to Inverness, climbing roughly 8,500 ft and earning UTMB points. Expect canal towpaths, forest tracks and stunning Loch Ness views on this epic unsupported ultra.

Tackle a scenic 42 mile Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness with sweeping Loch Ness views and about 6,000 ft of ascent. Solo unsupported ultra with three drop bag checkpoints and a finishing lap on the athletics track.

Run the Serpent Trail near Petersfield on 4 July 2026 through heath, woodland and greensand hills, with distances from 10 km to 100 km for every level. Camping, coach transfers to starts, plus food and a licensed bar.

DalesRunner 30 is a scenic 31.7 km circular trail race from Usha Gap Campsite on July 4 2026, climbing almost 3,000 ft to Tan Hill. Expect sweeping moorland, river gorges and classic Swaledale views for a rewarding day in the hills.

Take on Swinner Swagger on 4 July, a 15.5 km loop from Usha Gap Campsite through Hartlakes and along the River Swale with grassy paths, a punchy climb and scenic singletrack. Limited to 100 runners, it is a rugged, rewarding trail run.

Take on the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across rugged Northumberland fells and the summit of Cheviot. This unmarked navigational fell race demands solid mountain kit and rewards with sweeping upland views.

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Warslow Village Hall: 10 km with 675 m of climb across moorland and steep trails. Expect challenging ascents, sweeping views and a friendly village atmosphere.