Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Run a scenic route along a disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, enjoying riverside views and industrial heritage. The Railway Ultra returns in 2026 with distances from 9 miles to 37 miles and Winter and..

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Take on the 36 mile Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour on 1 August 2026, running beneath the iconic abbey ruins. Expect rolling moorland, waymarked trails and full tracking for a classic North York Moors test.

Newtonmore Highland Games : event overview The Newtonmore Highland Games take place each year on the first Saturday in August in Newtonmore. The event is held at The Eilan, the village shinty pitch, and includes heavy events, track and fiel..

Run scenic laps through Elvaston Castle Country Park at the Derby Running Festival, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed terrain. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos, chip timed results and a lively event village.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Event overview Totnes 10K takes place on Sunday 2nd August 2026. The organisers note that the permanent route adopted after erosion measures is now around 11K, though the event is still called the 10K. The race is largely off road and follo..

Run the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 2 August 2026 from Croydon along scenic Surrey and Sussex woodlands and ridges. Finishers receive a medal plus a goody bag with a race t shirt and snacks.

Tackle the MTC Cotswold Ultra, a 57 mile point to point along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford. Expect sparse support, stunning riverside scenery and a rewarding finish for seasoned trail runners.

Tackle the Thames on a four day 184 mile endurance race from the Cotswolds to Greenwich, 6 to 9 August 2026. Enjoy supported nights, strict pace cutoffs and stunning riverside scenery while earning UTMB points.

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.

Run from Oxford to Henley along the scenic Thames Path in the MTC Oxford Ultra, a 49 mile point to point ultramarathon on 7 August 2026. Enjoy riverside views, timed checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal with a choice of tech shirt mug o..

Join Maverick Race in the Ochil Hills from University of Stirling for scenic trails through Hermitage Wood and up Black Hill. Distances from 5 km to 49 km with marked, timed courses, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

SVP100 is a point-to-point ultramarathon along the Stour Valley Path from Newmarket in Suffolk to Brantham near Manningtree in Essex. The 102 km (63 miles) route is mainly trail (about 95%) with a modest elevation gain and loss (roughly +91..

Race Across Scotland is a legendary multi day 215 mile ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, with over 7200 m of ascent. Entries are by application, places are limited and a waitlist is open.

Join ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park in St Neots for a spirited multi terrain lap run as part of the First to Full Triathlon Festival. Run solo, with a pair, or in a team, enjoy lively spectator zones and earn a unique Odyssey medal.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Take on the 47 mile MTC Windsor Ultra along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston. Enjoy riverside views, checkpoint support and a bespoke finisher medal while you tackle this scenic endurance challenge.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Tackle the North Downs Way 100, a continuous 103 mile trail from Farnham to Ashford across the Surrey and Kent ridgelines with a 30 hour time limit. Limited to 250 starters and a Western States qualifier, it is a classic, scenic ultra.