Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritans, with updated routes for 2026. The event supports Teesside..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Galashiels, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hi..

The Endurancelife Classic Quarter is a challenging 44-mile ultra marathon held along the stunning south Cornish coast in the UK, running from Lizard Point to Land's End via the South West Coast Path. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this event features tough terrain with steep climbs, descents, and..

The Valley of the Owls Run is a multi-distance running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The scenic course passes through the village of Ousden, known as the Valley of the Owls, featuring some of England’s oldest roads and beautiful countryside. Runners can choose..

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

The Two Tunnels Races, held in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections in the UK. The course passes through the historic Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced, providing a flat and scenic route beneath the ci..

The West Highland Way running challenge, organized by Running Adventures, is a three-day ultra running event covering 96 miles (154 km) with 4,312m (12,143 ft) of elevation in Scotland. Starting in Milngavie near Glasgow, runners traverse iconic landscapes including Loch Lomond, Conic Hill, glens, w..

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs take place at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This evening event offers two trail run distances: a 5km route ideal for beginners aged 11 and over, and a 10km route suited for more experienced runners aged 15 and above. The course wind..

The Nene Valley Trail Run is a friendly and scenic off-road running event held at Castle Farm Campsite in Fotheringhay, near Peterborough. Scheduled for June 13, 2026, it offers two race distances: 10 and 20 miles. The courses traverse picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, including green fields..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, UK, featuring multiple distance options including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km run in Cirencester. Participants can walk, jog, or run at their own pace on a looped route starting and finishing at Ciren..

The Centurion South Downs Way 100® is a challenging 100-mile non-stop ultramarathon held annually in Southern England, following the entire South Downs Way National Trail. Starting near Winchester and finishing in Eastbourne, the course features rolling chalk ridgeways, ancient forts, picturesque vi..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course winds through picturesque countryside including the Shropshire Union Canal, disused railway line, farmlan..

Offa's Dyke 15 is a renowned off-road running event held in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. The race covers a challenging 15-mile course along the historic Offa's Dyke path, offering runners scenic and rugged terrain. Originally popular from 1977 to 2001, the event was revived in 2015 with the help of the ori..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and varied terrain with hills and flat sections. Participants can..

The Centurion South Downs Way 50km is a challenging non-stop trail race held within the South Downs National Park in Southern England. Starting near Winchester at Matterley Bowl, the 50km course follows the scenic chalk ridgeway, primarily along the South Downs Way National Trail, and finishes at Qu..

The Manorlands PaintRush is a vibrant 5-kilometre colour run held in Bingley, Yorkshire, supporting the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The cross-country course features an undulating profile over three laps, with seven paint stations along the route that douse participants in bright colours, creating..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a scenic running event held at Warren Farm, Somerset, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Mendip Hills. Participants can choose from various distances including 1km, 3km, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, with routes featuring breathtaking views..

The YHA 14 Mile Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in the Southease area, accessible via the Lewes-Seaford train line. The challenging 14-mile course begins with a climb and features slippery, muddy, and chalky terrain, making trail shoes recommended. Participants receive bottled water..

The Return of Roche Abbey is a trail running event held in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, starting and finishing at the Travellers Rest pub on Main Street, Brookhouse. The race features a challenging, undulating lapped course of 6.7 miles per lap, combining trail, road, grass, and woodland terrain, inc..

Ultra Wales 50 is a challenging 51-mile mountain and trail race held in Coed-y-Brenin, Southern Snowdonia, Wales. Featuring 2,898 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Cadair Idris Penygader (893m), Rhinog Fach (712m), Dolgellau, and the Barmouth estuary. The race offers a 2..