Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2025-2026! Our curated list features an impressive 1264 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

Black Rocks Fell Race, organized by Matlock Athletic Club, is a 9.9 km (6.1 mile) fell race based around Cromford Meadows near Matlock. The course is mostly on good trails and features a mid-race climb past Black Rocks, with a total ascent of about 820 feet (250 m). Runners start at Cromford Meadows..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a 48-mile ultramarathon along the River Severn, starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Caersws and finishing in Shrewsbury. Runners follow a scenic route that initially stays inland, then rejoins the Severn at Dolerw Park, passing the Gorsedd stone circle and the Montgo..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from The Premier Inn, Shrewsbury (SY1 1PG) to Travelodge Worcester (WR1 2QS). The route follows the River Severn, starting in Shrewsbury and tracing riverside paths past Atcham, Cressage and Buildwas, then Ironbridge, Jackfield and..

Hope Trail Festival takes place at Newnham Park, Plymouth, Devon, on a beautiful 5-mile trail circuit set within a wooded valley on a 1,550-acre estate. The event offers 12-, 24-, and 36-hour endurance options for solo runners, pairs, or teams of up to eight, plus a Hope Kids race. It fosters a frie..

Limitless Trails’ Black Mountains event is a mountain-running challenge set in the Brecon Beacons. The program offers four distances: 50‑mile Ultra, 32‑mile Ultra, Marathon, and Half Marathon (13 miles). Runners start and finish at Longtown Hall in Herefordshire, with routes weaving through the Blac..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultra running event organized by Ultra Running Ltd. It starts at Travelodge Worcester and finishes at Travelodge Stonehouse, routing through Grimley, Worcester, Upton-on-Severn, and Tewkesbury, then along the Severn via Epney, Priding and Frampton..

Sithee at Slawit Again is a trail running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running, starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. The race features a scenic and challenging course along the undulating Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a stretch to Tunnel End, a 3.5-m..

Race to the Stones runs along The Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest footpath, ending at Avebury Standing Stones. In 2026 it offers 50 km and 100 km distances, either non-stop or split over two days, with a ~25 hour cut-off, on 11–12 July. Runners traverse chalk downs, ancient forests, and heritage landscap..

Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile point-to-point endurance event from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, run by the Quakers Running Club. The route covers moorland, trails, and some road, finishing in the grounds of Raven Hall at Ravenscar. Runners pass seven checkpoints (Carlton Bank, Clay Bank, the Lion Inn..

The Spitfire Scramble is a unique 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race held at Albyns Farm, London Borough of Havering. Participants can run solo or in teams of two to eight, tackling a 5.75-mile lap repeatedly through day and night. The course spans areas managed by Havering and Forestry Englan..

Lakeland Trails Ultra is a Lake District endurance event offering Ultra distances of 100k and 55k, plus 23k and 14k trail runs that share sections with the Ultra routes. Runners start and finish at Rothay Park in Ambleside, with fully waymarked, marshalled courses that showcase dramatic mountain sce..

Snowdon24 is an UTMB-indexed 24-hour endurance trail challenge held in Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales, starting and finishing at the foot of Yr Wyddfa in Llanberis. Solo runners attempt to ascend and descend Snowdon as many times as possible within 24 hours, with the current solo record at eight ascents...

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is a 100km ultramarathon along Saint Cuthbert's Way in Northumberland, starting near Wooler. The route is fully way-marked and follows one of the UK’s most popular long-distance walks. Notable features include a tide-challenge for 100km runners, recce runs along the route,..

Eight Stations Ultra is a 30-mile trail ultramarathon organized by The Charm Bracelet Marathon. The course runs from Whitby to Pickering, following the Esk Valley line before linking with the North Yorkshire Moors railway, visiting eight railway stations along the way. The route includes 3,322 feet..

The Norfolk Festival of Running, held at the scenic Bawsey Country Park in Norfolk, offers a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. This trail event features an undulating course with terrain comprising sand, gravel, and grass, suitable fo..

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri 2026 is a multi-distance trail event organized by Always Aim High Events, held in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, North Wales. Distances: Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k, all beginning and ending in Llanberis. The course weaves through mountain trails..

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Ultra:5K Kempston is held at Box End Park, Box End Rd, Kempston MK43 8RQ. The event, scheduled for Sunday 12 July, offers a simple but challenging format: participants run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for five hours. A three-race option is also available.Competitors accumulate time across the chose..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a descent into Carsington Village and continues to Bradbourne ba..

The Run The Blades will take place in Eaglesham from Friday 17 July 2026 to Sunday 19 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with permission from the owner. The event is designed as a fun, rel..