Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging skyrunning event held in the Central Lake District, England. Covering 40km with 2800m of ascent, the race features technical, single-track trails throughout its point-to-point course. Participants traverse iconic Lakeland fells, valleys, and summit England’s hig..

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 for runners, walkers, and cyclists. Starting and..

Wild Journeys - West Highland Way 2026 is a multi-day ultra running challenge organized by Running Adventures, taking place along Scotland's iconic West Highland Way. Starting in Milngavie, participants cover approximately 34 miles on day one, passing scenic lochs and climbing Conic Hill with views..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a scenic running event held at Warren Farm in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. Participants can choose from various distances including 1km, 3km, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, with options for different waves and an Omnium challenge. The course features b..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests both physical and mental endurance across a loop of the largest hills in the border region, an are..

The Summer Solstice Challenge in Colchester is a unique running event held at the scenic Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre. Taking place on the longest day of the year, participants run laps of just over 5 kilometers on off-road paths around the reservoir. The event lasts six hours, from 3 pm to 9..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km) or possi..

The RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, held on June 28, 2026, takes place at Marlow Rugby Union Football Club in the scenic Thames Valley. This off-road event offers three distances: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, with the 5K consisting of two laps and the others one lap each. The trail features well-marked..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country area near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., it offers participants a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The race takes place in a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the local community and landscape.Whi..

The The MTC Hafren Ultra will take place in Hafren Forest on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr and finishing in Shrewsbury. The scenic route passes through diverse landscapes including Holly Bush, Rhyd-y-felin, Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, Montgomery Cana..

The The MTC Severn Path Ultra will take place in Shrewsbury on Friday 10 July 2026.

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting at Whitby Leisure Centre and finishing in Pickering. The course features 3,322 feet of elevation and passes alongside eight railway stations, following the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors Rai..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race held in the Lake District, starting from Patterdale. Featuring 3700m of ascent, it is inspired by European sky races and is considered the most technically demanding course-marked race in the region. The route includes traversing three..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging skyrunning event held in Patterdale, within the English Lake District. Covering 28km with 2700m of ascent, the race features highly technical terrain, including hands-on rock scrambling around the Helvellyn Massif. Known for its demanding climbs and th..

The Maidenhead Trail Run, held on July 26, 2026, offers a scenic and relaxed running experience in Summerleaze Park, Maidenhead, UK. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances, all featuring flat, soft trail terrain ideal for runners of all levels. The course loops around peac..

The Two Islands Half Marathon is a popular running event traditionally held in late August since 2011, except for 2020. The race covers the half marathon distance of 21.1 kilometers and is known for its unique course that presumably connects or features two islands, offering a scenic and memorable r..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features fully signed laps of either 4.37 miles (7 km) or possibly a 3.28-mile route, allowing participants t..

The Henley River Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race takes place on September 5, 2026, at Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames, UK. This event features a half marathon, a 10K, and a junior race, all set along a scenic route by the Thames. The course offers mixed, undulating terrain wi..