Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Goole Riverbank Challenge 10k is a flat, multi-terrain running event held in Goole, East Riding. The course starts along the riverbank of the Ouse, passes through Hook village, circles the bandstand at Riverside Gardens, and returns to the start/finish line. Ideal for first-time 10k runners, the..

The Coniston Gullies is an exhilarating fell race organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), designed for adventurous runners. This challenging event features a short distance of 1.00 mile (1.60 km) with a significant elevation gain of 900 feet (270 meters), making it a true tes..

The Bamford Sheepdog Trials will take place in Exmouth on Monday 26 May 2025.

The Ilkley Trail Race is a popular 6.9-mile multi-terrain running event held in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The out-and-back course features 810 feet of climbing, primarily on the outward leg, and offers stunning views over the Wharfe Valley and Ilkley Moor. Runners traverse a mix of tracks, woodland, f..

The Austwick Amble Fell Race is a 13km loop held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, featuring 365 meters of climbing and a well-marked course through Crummockdale. Taking place in Austwick, the event is organized alongside the traditional Austwick Street Market, offering a festive atmosphe..

The Toppesfield Tens is a trail running event held at The Green Man in Toppesfield, near Halstead, United Kingdom. Organized by Essex Trail Events, it offers two distance options: approximately 10 miles and 6.2 miles (10 km). The race is a self-navigation trail run, where participants receive a writ..

The Summer DirtRun at Kinver Edge is an exciting off-road running event featuring 5km and 10km routes through the scenic trails of Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses. Participants can enjoy a competitive atmosphere with categories for both male and female runners, and prizes awarded to the top finishers...

The Gribbin 10K is a challenging trail race held near Fowey, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Menabilly House. The 10-kilometer loop features steep climbs and varied terrain, including coast paths, tarmac, meadows, and steps, offering scenic views along the route. The course is well marshalled an..

The Gavel Fell Race is a running event taking place on May 28, 2025, at the Ennerdale Show Field in Great Britain. The race features a senior distance of 5.9 miles with a vertical ascent of 330 meters, alongside various junior races for different age categories starting from 18:00. Participants are..

The Glaisdale Fell Race is an 8.5-mile running event held in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, featuring approximately 1850 feet of elevation gain. The course takes runners around Glaisdale Rigg, offering spectacular views across the North Yorkshire Moors. The final mile descends along an old green lane f..

TTTS 2 - Chillenden is the second event in The Triangular Trail Series, held near Chillenden, Canterbury. This 60-minute evening trail run or walk features a score course suitable for all abilities, using simple navigation on public footpaths and minor country roads. Participants use a waterproof ma..

The Dursley Peaks Race is a challenging off-road running event scheduled for May 29, 2025. Covering approximately 10.31 km with a significant elevation gain of 318 meters, the race features demanding climbs such as Cam Peak and Uley Bury, offering participants stunning views of the surrounding count..

EpicTrails 7km - Loch Ardinning and the Woods is a guided social trail run taking place around the scenic Loch Ardinning and surrounding woodland trails. Covering approximately 7 kilometers, the event emphasizes a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where no runner is left behind, with regrouping points..

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek fell running event held near Scorton and Nicky Nook, close to Garstang, UK. The course covers approximately 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (310 meters), offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The route is partially flagged, wit..

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a popular trail running event held at Blair Castle in Scotland, offering a weekend full of races for all abilities, from kids' fun runs to challenging ultra marathons. Participants can choose from six different race distances, including the new Atholl Trail Half M..

The Way of the Roses is a new 6-hour running challenge taking place at Rawcliffe Country Park, York. Participants run a flat, 3.42-mile loop along cycle paths from Rawcliffe to Skelton, completing as many laps as they choose within the time limit. Distances can range from a single lap to over 27 mil..

The Hardmoors 160 is a challenging ultramarathon race covering 160 miles along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills Route in North Yorkshire. Scheduled for May 30th, 2025, the race starts at Sutton Bank and follows a single-stage route with over 7,000 meters of ascent, offering a 50-hour time limit f..

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

The Navigation Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Grasmere Gallop is a vibrant outdoor running festival held in the scenic Lake District National Park, near Grasmere and Rydal Water. Taking place over a weekend, it features fully waymarked trail races of varying distances including 5.7km, 10km, 17km, and a 42km marathon, alongside a 10km Nordic..