Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Charm Bracelet Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along the stunning northeast coast of the UK. Covering approximately 26.5 miles from Redcar Beach to Whitby, the route features diverse terrain including sand, mud, rocks, and coastal cliffs, with a total elevation gain of 3,263 feet...

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Charm Bracelet Half Marathon is a scenic trail race held along the stunning northeast coast of the UK, starting from Redcar Beach and ending in the historic fishing village of Staithes. Covering 14.3 miles, the course features diverse terrain including sand, mud, rocks, and cliffs, with an eleva..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Runners choose to start from either Northampton or Market Harborough, with the race covering two 14-mile stretches in opposite direction..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a challenging ultramarathon spanning 230 kilometers over four days, from April 16 to April 19, 2026. Participants will traverse the Pennine Bridleway and scenic trails through the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cumbria, with a t..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place along the Pennine Bridleway. Participants will tackle a challenging 137km course within a 50-hour time limit, featuring runnable trails and stunning scenery across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cum..

The MTC Gelert is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, running from Barmouth to Llanidloes along the scenic National Cycle Route 8. It forms Day 3 of the six-day CYMRUN, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, which celebrates Welsh myths and legends. The route feature..

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..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging ultramarathon covering 102 miles with 1,590 meters of elevation, taking place in Chester, UK. The route includes scenic trails along the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way, Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and the Bridgewater Canal. The event f..

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge, organized by Ultra Challenge, is a historic and scenic endurance event taking place on April 18, 2026. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run along looped routes through Windsor and along the Thames Path, starting and finishing at Windsor Racecourse. The event o..

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 Merthyr Tydfil. The entire route follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering runners a mix of ascent and descent totaling over 4,000 feet. This race i..

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 ft ascent and 2,996 ft descent through varied terra..

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 Oxford Canal before returning to the Thames finish. Established in 2009, it was the first race of its kind, known for its challenging cours..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road running event held on April 25, 2026, featuring two race distances: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route begins and ends in Heptonstall, passing through scenic moorlands, woodland trails, and towns such as Todmorden and Old Town, with aid stations along th..

The Ale Trail is a unique 15-mile fun run set to take place in Alfriston, featuring a scenic route that includes stops at local pubs. Participants will collect race numbers and enjoy refreshments at checkpoints, where they can redeem beer tokens for drinks and snacks. The event encourages camaraderi..

The Lap is a 45-mile ultra trail race around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. It is open to both runners and walkers, offering a fully marked course with generous cut-offs, making it accessible for beginners and experienced racers alike. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circu..

The Scafell Sky Race 2026 is a challenging 40km trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2800m. This race is designed for both experienced and aspiring mountain runners, offering a technical course that includes single-track trails and breathtaking vie..

The MTC Glaistig is a challenging 31-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 2 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen and finishes at the Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, featuring a route with approximately 2,793..

The MTC Nuckelavee is a challenging 41-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 3 of the nine-day Mount to Coast End to End Challenge series called SCOTIA. The race starts at Travelodge Edinburgh Airport and finishes at Travelodge Perth, covering varied terrain with a total ascent and desce..

The MTC GRIMALKIN is a challenging 34.5-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, running from Travelodge Perth to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It is Day 4 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge, which covers 366 miles across Scotland. The race features significant elevation chan..