Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2024-2025

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2024-2025! Our curated list features an impressive 1193 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 Wittering Beach Run is a scenic running event set in West Wittering, known for its beautiful, unspoiled beaches and stunning views of Selsey Bill, the Isle of Wight, and the South Downs. Participants can choose from three distances: 15.3km, 10.0km, and 5.0km, making it accessible for runners of ..

The Box Hill Vertical KM is a unique guided trail running event that focuses on tackling the hills of Box Hill and its surrounding areas. Participants will experience a specially designed route that achieves over 1000 meters of elevation gain in a short distance, without the use of hill repetitions...

The Medal Mix Challenge - Day 1 is an inclusive running event organized by Running Events Devon, taking place on November 29, 2025. Participants of all abilities are welcome to join this 7-hour timed challenge on a scenic 5.3k out-and-back course along an old disused train line. Runners and walkers ..

The Medal Mix Challenge - Day 2 is a running event organized by Running Events Devon, taking place on November 30, 2025. This inclusive event welcomes participants of all abilities, offering a 7-hour time limit to complete laps on a scenic 5.3k out-and-back course along an old disused train line. Ru..

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail running event that showcases the stunning landscapes of the Surrey Hills, starting and finishing in Guildford. Participants will experience scenic routes featuring highlights such as St Martha's Church, the village of Shere, and breathtaking views fro..

December 2025

The Sussex Downs Trail Run, part of the Trail Run Series, takes place in the scenic South Downs National Park in Mid-Sussex. Participants can choose from three distances: a 21.5km Half Marathon, a 12.4km Medium route, and a 9.1km Short route. The event starts at Plumpton Racecourse and features a mi..

The Hurtwood 50K, organized by Freedom Racing, is a popular late-season ultra marathon set in the scenic Surrey Hills. This event features a well-marked long-distance trail route, complete with regular checkpoints offering food and drinks. Participants can enjoy a fast and exciting out-and-back cour..

The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is an exciting running event featuring two distances: an 18-mile trail race and a 32-mile ultra marathon. Set on a changing mystery route, the event employs a unique starting system where the slowest runners begin first, creating a thrilling chase atmosphere. Parti..

September 2026

The Robin Hood 100 is an exciting ultra-marathon event organized by HOBO Pace, taking place in scenic Nottinghamshire. This 100-mile race features a well-marked route that traverses the picturesque Sherwood Forest, known as Robin Hood's homeland, before returning to South Wheatley. The course is rel..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent is a challenging 50k ultra-running event set in the stunning North Yorkshire landscape. Participants will traverse established limestone trails, starting and finishing at the Hawes Market House, while summiting Pen-y-Ghent. The event caters to both novice and ..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event set in the scenic moors of Lancashire, featuring two distance options: 39 miles and 55 miles. Participants will navigate a course that includes three iconic towers—Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel—while traversing areas near a military firing range. ..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a premier trail running event taking place from September 19 to 20, 2026. Celebrating its 11th edition, this ultra-distance race attracts participants of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes. The scenic route covers iconic peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough..

October 2026

The Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra is an exciting running event featuring two distance options: 70km and 100km. Scheduled for October 2026, this ultra-race invites participants to choose their distance on the day, with a generous 24-hour cut-off time. The scenic route takes runners through the pictur..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is a scenic trail running event set in the beautiful Peak District, starting from Whaley Bridge and featuring a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents. With a total ascent of 488 meters, this race caters to both novice and experienced runners. Partici..