Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a scenic running event hosted by East Cornwall Harriers at the historic Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall. Scheduled for May 6, 2026, this race features a 5-mile course that combines unmade paths, woodland trails, and some road sections, offering runners a varied and picturesque rou..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon held in Somerset, UK, combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into a 100-mile race with 9,538 feet of elevation. The course features diverse landscapes including canal paths, coastal trails, limestone formations, and Somerset’s highest..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit to complete the course, making it an ideal introduction to ultra-di..

The Run to the Sea Brighton Ultramarathon is a scenic 50km point-to-point race from Horsham to Brighton seafront, featuring a mix of trails and rolling downs. Known for its stunning views and well-organized setup, it caters to both beginners and experienced ultramarathoners. The course is fully sign..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportuniti..

The Moray Coastal Trail Ultra is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s scenic Moray Coastal Trail, starting in Forres and finishing at the Cullen Viaduct. The route showcases stunning coastal landscapes including wide sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, picturesque fishing villages, and not..

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon, held in Sidmouth, Devon, follows the scenic Sid Valley Ring walking route. The 22km course features an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes, footpaths, and picturesque villages such as Sidbury, Harcombe, and Salcombe Regis. Runners experience challenging cl..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..

Endurancelife Exmoor is a challenging trail running event set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. It offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.3 miles), marathon (26.5 miles), and ultra marathon (31.8 miles), each featuring significant ascents and..

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometer ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, UK. The race features an anticlockwise loop starting and finishing in Chesham, passing iconic landmarks such as Ashridge Estate, Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill, Bledlow Ridge, and Great Hampden. With..

The Holy Trail Festival of Running, held on May 9, 2026, takes place at Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk. This inaugural event offers three trail running distances: a 50-mile circular route with a 15-hour limit, a 50 km course, and a full marathon, both starting at Holton Vi..

The Formartine & Buchan Railway Ultra is a 12-hour and 6-hour ultra marathon held along the scenic Formartine & Buchan railway line in Scotland, between Maud Railway Museum and Auchnagatt village hall. The course covers an estimated 4.3 to 4.5 miles one way, with participants running as far as possi..

The Tenacious Ten Endurance Challenge is a demanding 10-hour loop race held at Mynydd Troed in the Black Mountains of Wales. Participants tackle a strenuous and technical 3.2-mile (5.1 km) loop featuring a tough climb to the summit with stunning 360-degree views of the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacon..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Scheduled for May 2026, it offers three main challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k, consisting of five different 5k runs hourly), the Headlight Hop (10k evening trail run), and t..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. It offers two distances: 30.8 and 40.8 miles, both following a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails, footpaths, and minor roads. The..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and some of the most runnable trails in..

The Halstead & Essex Marathon, held annually since 1995, is a scenic marathon event located in North Essex, starting at Halstead Leisure Centre. The course features low-traffic roads winding through picturesque rolling hills, woods, and farmlands, offering runners a beautiful and tranquil setting. O..