Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The MTC Gelert is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting from Barmouth and finishing in Llanidloes. The race follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a spectacular course through varied terrain. It is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and serves..

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over a scenic, multi-terrain route with about 75% trails, i..

The MTC Afanc is a challenging 39.8-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at the River Wye Activity Centre in Glasbury and finishing at the Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil. The entire route follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a mix of ascent and descent totaling over 4,000 feet. T..

The Spring Trail Series by Ultra X is a trail running event held in the South Downs National Park, starting from Midhurst, Surrey. It features five race distances: 12km, 25km, 50km, 50 miles, and 110km, all set along the scenic Serpent Trail that passes through greensand hills, rivers, woodlands, an..

Run Like Hell is a 13km (8.2 miles) coastal trail race held along the rugged North cliffs of Cornwall, starting at The Hells Mouth Coffee House. The well-maintained footpath offers a fast yet challenging multi-terrain course, designed as an out-and-back route. The event fosters a spirited atmosphere..

The Beast of the Beacons is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall. Offering 10, 20, and 40-mile distances, the course features a mix of harsh climbs, rocky paths, forest trails, rivers, and reservoirs, w..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 1,590 meters of elevation gain. The well-marked course traverses scenic trails including the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way along the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and the Bridgewate..

The SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trig Ultra is a challenging 37-mile running and walking event set in the scenic North York Moors National Park, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Goathland. Participants navigate a self-chosen route visiting five Triangulation Pillars, with one che..

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is a renowned ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, UK, featuring a challenging 51 km trail with 996m of elevation gain. The race starts at historic Berkhamsted Castle and finishes at Hampden Meadow in Wendover, following scenic ridgeline trails through Ashridge E..

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge, formerly known as the Easter 50, is a premier UK trail running and walking event held at Windsor Racecourse. Participants can choose from 50km, 25km, or 10km looped routes that showcase scenic views of Windsor Castle, the Great Park, Runnymede, and the Thames Path. Th..

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs suitable for various fitness levels. Set within over 1,000 acres of historic parkland featuring a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and famous long-horned cattle, the fairly flat courses are ideal for be..

Freedom Racing - KVK is a unique vertical ascent race taking place at Perranporth Airfield in Cornwall. This event, known as "A Kilometer of Vert in Kernow," features two laps of a specially designed course that challenges participants to achieve a total ascent of 1000 meters over a distance of 15 m..

MTC Y Draig Goch is a challenging 34.8-mile ultra running event held in Wales, starting from Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil and finishing at Marco's Cafe on Barry Island. The race follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a route with 2,486 feet of ascent and 2,996 feet of descent through va..

The Thames Ring 250 is an iconic 250+ mile ultramarathon loop starting from Goring, following the River Thames into London, then along the Grand Union Canal and back down the Oxford Canal to the finish. Established in 2009, it was the first race of its kind, known for its challenging course and high..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, it covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features sig..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, taking place in the scenic Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK. Covering 18 miles with over 1300 meters (4400 feet) of elevation, the route traverses the Malvern ridge, visiting all summits and offering stunnin..

The Bath Beat is a walking and running event held on the southeastern edge of Bath, England, featuring distances of 12.5, 17, 21, and 26.5 miles. The course traverses the scenic countryside of the southern Cotswolds, including woods, hills, river valleys, farmland, and a historic disused canal. Part..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..