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 1319 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.

Apple Plod 10K.ish, organized by Running Events Devon, is a 10-kilometre trail race set on a privately owned farm at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating, two-lap course runs through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks, offering a relaxed, fun trail atmosp..

The Bell Plod is a friendly, relaxed trail run/walk organised by Running Events Devon, held at Myncen Farm in Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The one-lap course runs on a privately owned farm, by permission of the owner, weaving through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks for an..

The Winwick Hall Trail Races, held at the scenic Winwick Hall Estate in Northamptonshire, offer fully marked and marshaled trail running events including 10k and 5k distances, plus a 2k children's fun run for ages 4-12. The courses feature a mix of grassland, country paths, and hard-packed trails wi..

BigHeat Trails (FIRE) is the third event in the Classic Element Trail Series, held at Rother College in Midhurst, Surrey. Inspired by the element of fire, this trail running event offers two challenging single-lap distances: a marathon and a 16-mile run. The course features winding dusty tracks, sun..

St Sunday Sky Race, organized by Lake District Sky Trails, takes place near Patterdale in the Lake District, UK. The 29km route climbs about 2050m, delivering a technical mountain trail over St Sunday Crag and the eastern fells. A classic, stepping-stone Sky Race for those building toward longer adv..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, including fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, desi..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme 2026 is a Lake District sky race around the Helvellyn Massif, near Patterdale. The 28-kilometre route climbs about 2,700 metres and weaves through technical ground, scrambling routes and exposed ridges for a real hands-on rock experience. Described as extreme, hard and pur..

Climb South West offers the Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days), a Welsh Classical Round professionally guided and fully supported from Capel Curig in Snowdonia. The route visits northern Snowdonia’s ranges, including 47 peaks, in a loop of just over 100km with about 9,000m of ascent. Participants run up t..

Great Barrow Challenge - 10 events in 10 days is hosted by Zig Zag Running at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. This exclusive multi-day challenge offers ten daily routes ranging from 5k to ultra distances, with each day presenting a different course: Denham Flats (..

Great Barrow Challenge Day 1, hosted by Zig Zag Running, kicks off at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds (IP29 5AX). This is the first day of a 10-day, individual endurance series offering 5k, 10k, half, full, or ultra distances, with your race at your pace. Day 1 features the Denham Flat..

Race The Light at Wendover Woods is an evening trail race at Wendover Woods, Forestry England. The event raises funds for the Chilterns Neuro Centre, supporting people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and stroke survivors. Runners can choose between a 10km (250m+) or 5km (125m+) trail route, with a 1.5km..

Located in the Lake District, The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 take place over July 24–26, 2026. The Lakeland 100 is a 100-mile circular ultra starting and finishing in Coniston, with around 6,300m of ascent and mostly on public bridleways and footpaths. It heads through Dunnerdale, Eskdale, Wasdale, a..

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, runs along the South West Coast Path and Exmoor, with start and finish at the Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. The event features a 50 km loop with about 1,600 m of climb, plus 25 km and 10 km options. The course includes..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, starting near Talybont and traversing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan and th..

Tywardreath Trotter is a 7-mile multi-terrain race, with a 1-mile fun run, held annually on a Saturday evening in Tywardreath, Cornwall (between 24 and 30 July). The race starts and finishes at The New Inn as part of the village summer fete. The course weaves along a mix of footpaths, bridleways and..

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra race organized by Ultra Trails. The route starts and ends at Kilnwick Park Ground on the edge of Pocklington in the Yorkshire Wolds. Runners visit picturesque villages such as Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate, and Frid..

Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile is a self-navigated ultramarathon through the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The 100‑mile route starts at Abergavenny Castle, follows the Beacons Way with ten checkpoints, and finishes at Llangadog RFC, climbing the highest South Wales peaks such as Pen y..

Ultra X Wales is a multi-day trail ultramarathon in Wales, starting north of Abergavenny in the Brecon Beacons. The event offers six distances: 110km single-stage, 110km over two stages (Sat–Sun), 60km, 50km, 25km and 12km. The course runs from the northern Cambrian mountains to lakes, coastline and..

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Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost is an elimination-style ultramarathon around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in Yorkshire. Runners tackle 10 km laps of a route (about 375 ft of climb per lap); after four qualifying laps, elimination laps begin, and the last finisher on each lap is withdrawn until thr..

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Holme Moss Fell Race is an open event run by Holmfirth Harriers AC as part of the club’s Fell Championship. The demanding course covers about 28.5 km (17.8 miles) with around 1,285 metres of ascent, across rugged Pennine moorland on the edge of the Peak District. The route starts near Holme Moss and..