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 1224 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.

The North Downs Way 100 is a 103-mile continuous trail race along the North Downs Way, from Farnham in Surrey to Ashford in Kent. It aims to finish in under 30 hours, with an 11,000-foot total ascent and a 30-hour cut-off. The course follows the North Downs Way with two deviations around the 50-mile..

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ATW Odyssey12 is a multi-terrain running event held at Riverside Park, Regatta Meadow in St Neots, Cambridgeshire (PE19 7AB). It forms part of the ATW First to Full Triathlon Festival, with three events — Odyssey12, Odyssey Triathlon, and St Neots Triathlon (Race 2) — running side by side. Runners c..

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

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The MTC Windsor Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon of 47 miles held on 8 August 2026. The route has a total ascent of 155 m and total descent of 182 m. Entry for an individual is listed at £90. All finishers receive a bespoke Windsor Ultra medal and one of a bespoke technical t-shirt, mug or h..

Ramsbury Gold 10km is a multi-terrain running event held near Ramsbury in Wiltshire. The race starts and finishes at Ramsbury Brewery, Stockclose Farm, Aldbourne, within the Ramsbury Estate countryside. Participants can choose the standard 10km or a Canicross 10km option, both on a scenic Wiltshire..

Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races are held at Hutton Le Hole Village Hall in the Farndale area of the North York Moors. The event offers three distances: a 29-mile marathon, a 16.5-mile half, and an 8.3-mile 10k, with elevations of about 4200 ft, 2300 ft and 1130 ft respectively. The field is capp..

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through tree-root–strewn woods, including a short tarmac stretch bef..

Flagg Moor Run is a revived fell race in the Peak District National Park, organized by Flagg Parish Council. The 5.5-mile route takes participants off road through fields, lanes and country roads from Flagg toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton, finishing with a steady downhill mile and a half back to the v..

The Foxton Hound Ultra is an ultra-distance trail event around Market Harborough. It offers two distances: 50k 100k The race is licensed by the TRA and held under UKA rules. Race headquarters, start and finish are at Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northamptonshire. Prizes are awarded to the top three mal..

Moel Famau 24 is a multi-hour hill and trail event on the Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau. Competitors use a loop on mountain slopes based at Plas Dolben Farm. The course is a loop of about 7.5 km with about 500 m of ascent per lap. Entrants may take part in either a 12-hour or 24-hour option. Solo run..

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable for runners of all abilities, from casual participants to PB..

Ilkley Skyline is a classic fell-running challenge on the moors around Ilkley, hosted by Great Owl Running. The event offers two distances: 22 miles (35 km) with about 3,000 ft (910 m) of ascent. The loop starts and finishes outside The Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead and traverses eight moors, includ..

Lambton Castle Trail Runs take place at Lambton Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on the private Lambton Estate. The event offers three distances: 5, 10, and 15 miles—the latter combining the other two loops for endurance. Runners traverse a mix of woodland trails, open fields, firm paths, a..

The Black Bull 15 is a charity trail run held near the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford. It offers two distances: a 15-mile trail route and a 15km option for shorter, faster runs, jogs or walks. The course uses varied trail surfaces through parkland and countryside, with a narrative route and Strava-bas..

Tidal Trails is a beach and trail running festival taking place in South Shields on 16 August 2026. The event includes an event village with music, live entertainment, beach games, activities, and food and drink available during the afternoon. Categories listed for the event include families, festi..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique set of events across a city-centre route that includes Bath’s Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m). Distances range from 500m Colourburst and 2km Colourburst to 5km (two waves), 10km (multiple wav..

CBTE Morland Half Marathon is a trail half marathon organized by The Charm Bracelet Marathon, held in Morland, on the Eden Valley near Penrith. The largely off-road course is 13.65 miles, partly self-navigated with some wayfinding signage, featuring rivers, becks, woodlands, and pastoral scenery. Th..

The Beast of Llangattock is a trail running event on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Park Farm, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys. The event offers four distances, all on marked courses with GPX files available for download. 10 km (6 miles) 10 miles (16 km) 20 miles (32.5 km) 32 miles (51 km) Cut-off ti..

The Summer GMU (Green Man Ultra) is a Bristol-area ultramarathon offering two distances: 45 miles (GMU45) and 30 miles (GMU30). Both races use the same clockwise course along the Community Forest Path, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School for GMU45, and starting at The White Horse in Hambroo..

The Gateshead Trail 10k is a scenic, traffic-free 10-kilometre trail race in Swalwell, Gateshead, weaving through the Derwent Walk Country Park. The fast course features wide paths, only a few inclines, and a double-loop at the top, keeping runners close together and boosting PB potential. The event..