Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre running event set in the picturesque Buttermere Valley, Cumbria. This circular route takes participants around the stunning shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, offering a mix of terrains including lakeshore trails, rocky paths, and grassy track..

The Northern Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra marathon following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay in England. Taking place from March 28 to April 1, 2026, the race traverses the north of England through three national parks, featuring iconi..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Bristol Trail & Ultra event, scheduled for March 28, 2026, offers participants a unique running experience through the scenic landscapes of Bristol. Runners can choose between a 25km trail route or a more challenging 55km ultra route, both starting and finishing at Museum Square. The courses fea..

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier trekking and running event set in the historic city of Bath, offering participants the choice of three distances: 50 km, 29 km, or 10 km. Scheduled for March 28, 2026, the event starts and finishes at the Bath Racecourse, featuring looped routes that showcase..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon taking place across the Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. The event starts at St Bees Seafront and finishes in Shap, offering participants a scenic yet demanding course with approximately 3,500 meters..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs is an annual trail running event held in the scenic Lake District, specifically in Grasmere. Taking place over two days in March 2026, the event features a variety of routes, including a 10km and a 5km trail run, renowned for their stunning landscapes around Grasmere Lak..

The Minster Challenge 2026, organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, will take place in Axminster on March 29, 2026. This event features three race distances: a challenging 12km, a 5km course, and a family-friendly 3km fun run, catering to participants of all ages. All f..

The Dales Traverse® is a 55km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Held in England, the event traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing notable landmarks like the Nine Standards. It offers a challenging yet s..

Ultra in The Black Country is a scenic long-distance running event taking place on March 29, 2026, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. Participants can choose to run solo, in pairs, or as a team of four, covering a 32-mile loop that features urban escapes li..

The Moors Traverse® is an 80km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. The event takes participants along the stunning northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, weaving through scenic landscapes and rugge..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a supported 50-mile ultramarathon following the Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey, starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and ending at the North End Sports & Social Club in Liverpool. The race features a well-marked..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to the southern town of Totton in Southampton, showcasing picture..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop race offers a runnable, non-technical course through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced ultra runners. The route features rolling hills, grass trai..

The Pendine Sands Races 2026 is a coastal running event offering various race options, including a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k, all held on the beach. Organized by Every Mile Counts Ltd, the event provides opportunities for individual and group entries, with registration fees ranging from £..

The Endurancelife Giant's Causeway event is a challenging 20-mile coastal trail run set along the stunning Causeway Coast Way in Northern Ireland. Participants will experience breathtaking scenery, including the iconic Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and traverse diverse terrains suc..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon is a 54-mile circular race through Northamptonshire’s scenic countryside, featuring a mix of trails, country roads, towpaths, and village routes. Starting and ending at Brixworth Country Park, the event offers a challenging yet accessible course with six checkpo..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, are outdoor trail running events set in the scenic North Pennines of County Durham, England. Taking place at Stanhope Showground, the races showcase the area's stunning landscapes, including heather moors, dales, rivers, and historic site..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..