Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Ultra X Wales is a multi-day trail ultramarathon set in the Brecon Beacons, starting just north of Abergavenny and weaving through the Black Mountains to the east. The 2026 event offers six distances: 110km in a single stage, 110km across two days, plus 60km, 50km, 25km, and 12km options. Runners ta..

Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra starting and finishing on the edge of Pocklington in the Yorkshire Wolds. The route visits villages including Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe, and ventures onto lesser-trodden trails through hidden valley..

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, follows the South West Coast Path with the Exmoor ascent. This 50 km loop (also offered as 25 km and 10 km) starts and finishes at Dunster Basecamp, with camping options and festival-style hospitality. The route includes the Mi..

Beacons Way Ultra 100km is an endurance mountain ultramarathon across the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. The 100km course (62 miles) begins at Llangynidr New Village Hall and finishes at Llangadog RFC, featuring around 3178m of ascent. Runners navigate six checkpoints at Tal..

The event is set at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, 349 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6GT, UK, on Sunday 26 July 2026. Race distances offered: 10K Half Marathon Group bookings are available for six people. A technical event T-shirt is available for an additional £12. The event supports No..

Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail race organized by OTT Events Limited set in the Brecon Beacons, featuring Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales (LD3 8NL). Runners choose between 5 miles or 13 miles, both routes signed and marshalled and including a summit finish. The entry includes a medal, buff..

The AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half is a scenic running event held at Piglove By The River in Leeds, within Citu’s Climate Innovation District. The Ultra Trail covers approximately 43-45 km (27-28 miles), while the Super Trail Half is about 22 km (14 miles). The course is fast and flat, follow..

The Maidenhead Trail Run takes place on Sunday 26th July 2026 at Summerleaze Park, Maidenhead SL6 8SP. The route loops around pathways beside Maidenhead and Cookham Commons and Summerleaze Lake. The Sports Bar at Summerleaze Park serves as the event base and is about a 10-minute walk from Furze Pla..

Holme Moss Fell Race is an open event run by Holmfirth Harriers AC as part of the club’s Fell Championship. The demanding course covers about 28.5 km (17.8 miles) with around 1,285 metres of ascent, across rugged Pennine moorland on the edge of the Peak District. The route starts near Holme Moss and..

Creag Dhubh Hill Race is the standout uphill challenge at Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The race takes place at The Eilan, Newtonmore’s shinty pitch, on the first Saturday in August. Known as “The Ultimate Challenge,” it winds through the Highlands’ rugged terrain, with competit..

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge takes place on the North Downs in Surrey, starting and finishing at Loseley Park, Guildford, with 25 km and 10 km options. The 50 km loop uses the North Downs Way through Surrey hills, offering scenery and views southward with easy access from London. Participants walk..

She Strides Women’s Only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon in West Yorkshire. The circular 50-kilometre race starts and finishes at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, weaving through woodlands, open moorland and the village of Howarth. The route includes varied terrain and about 14..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event organized by How Hard Can It Be Events. The course runs along the banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, on a disused railway line that yields scenic river views and hints of the area’s industrial heritage. Runners choose from..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail event in the Peak District, based in the village of Hartington. Open to both runners and walkers, it offers two distance options described as marathon-ish and about 15 miles, allowing participants to choose a challenging route that explores the White Peak area..

The EDDUM 2026 is a 50-mile trail challenge around the Epynt Way, staged by Pegasus Ultra Running. The route loops around the Sennybridge Training Area, one of the UK’s largest military training zones, tracing the boundary of the Epynt Way through Wales’ largely untouched countryside. Expect dramati..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is a Dartmoor Big Day Out event by OuterEdge Events around Ivybridge, Devon. It features two races: The Crossing, a 33.5‑mile ultra with 1,119m ascent and 1,516m descent, crossing open moorland and two 600m summits, visiting Belstone, Postbridge and finishing at..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra - Backwards is a 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB, starting and finishing in Allendale, Northumberland. The route follows Isaac’s Tea Trail from Allendale via Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead, returning to Allendale in reverse for 2026. The course climbs about 4,800..

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 follows alongside the River Dart. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day multiday ultra running event scheduled for 6-9 August 2026. The full route follows the Thames Path from the river source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, a total of 184 miles. The event is split into four stages, each run as its own ultra race: 57 mile..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra takes place on 6 August 2026. The race distance is 57 miles with approximately 370 m ascent and 474 m descent. The event starts at Kemble Station and finishes at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. Entry is advertised at £90 for an individual solo entry; deposits and payments ar..