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Trail running races in Europe
Compare trail running races across Europe and choose where to compete next. Compare 682 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include half marathons, 10K races, 5K races, marathons, 50K races and ultramarathons.
Events to explore include Dunkertons 5K Night Trail, Grand Raid des Cathares and Puglia by UTMB.
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682 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail
ENGCheltenham, Midlands
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail — Dowdeswell Park Street, Cheltenham. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Grand Raid des Cathares
FRACarcassonne, Occitanie
Grand Raid des Cathares in Carcassonne, with every verified timed running distance published separately.
· 161K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Puglia by UTMB
ITACastellaneta Marina
Puglia by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 145K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Punk Panther Nidderdale Way
ENGNorth Yorkshire, North of England
Punk Panther Nidderdale Way — Pateley Bridge CC, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Among The Pines Backyard Ultra
ENGSlaidburn, North of England
Among The Pines Backyard Ultra — Gisburn Forest and Stocks, Slaidburn. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra, Half & 10K
ENGEastbourne, East Sussex
Beachy Head races — challenging coastal trails over the South Downs from Eastbourne.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Endurancelife North York Moors
ENGRavenscar, North Yorkshire
Endurancelife North York Moors Marathon — Ravenscar, North Yorkshire.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Halloween Nighttrail
BELLichtaart, Antwerp
Halloween Nighttrail in Lichtaart, with each confirmed adult/open running distance listed separately.
· 14K / 4K / 8K
Race details, entry and past editions →Illuminator Night Run 2026
ENGAboyne, England
Illuminator Night Run 2026 — Aboyne. Listed on Results Base (Trail run).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Illuminator Night Trail Race
SCOAboyne, Scotland
Illuminator Night Trail Race — Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay
SCOJedburgh, Scotland
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultramarathon & Relay — Jed Thistle Pavilion, Jedburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K — Saturday
ENGBakewell, Derbyshire
Monsal Trail Saturday races — traffic-free autumn running through Peak District tunnels.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Nidderdale Way Ultra
ENGNorth Yorkshire, North of England
Nidderdale Way Ultra — Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Posbank Trail & Walk
NEDVelp, Netherlands
Posbank Trail & Walk in Velp, with every timed public running distance supported by its organiser or authorised registration source.
· 15K / 1K / 24K / 2K / 7K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Røve
ENGEpsom, South of England
Røve — Headley Heath, Epsom. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Stort30 Ultra
ENGBishop's Stortford, South of England
Stort30 Ultra — Hockerill Sports and Social Club, Bishop's Stortford. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Telford Town Park Dark Run
ENGTelford, Midlands
Telford Town Park Dark Run — Telford Town Park, Telford. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge
SCOTayport, Scotland
Tentsmuir 8 Hour Challenge — Tentsmuir Forest, Tayport. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race
SCOMilngavie, Scotland
Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race — Mugdock Park, Milngavie. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Beachy Head Half Marathon
ENGEastbourne, East Sussex
Beachy Head Half Marathon — Eastbourne and the South Downs, East Sussex.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Buttermere Shepherds' Meet
ENGCumbria, North of England
Buttermere Shepherds' Meet — Gatesgarth, Buttermere, Cumbria. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Canterbury Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
ENGCanterbury, South of England
Canterbury Trail Marathon & Half Marathon — CCCU Sports Centre, Canterbury. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Canvey Island Trail Run
ENGCanvey Island, Essex
10K running event in Canvey Island.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Grand Canal Canter Autumn
ENGTiverton, Devon
Grand Canal Canter Autumn — Tiverton, Devon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Les foulées de Thorée-les-Pins
FRAThorée-les-Pins, Sarthe
Les foulées de Thorée-les-Pins: running in Thorée-les-Pins, France.
· 6.8K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Mendip Muddle
ENGSomerset, South of England
Mendip Muddle — Charterhouse Centre, Blagdon, Somerset. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K — Sunday
ENGBakewell, Derbyshire
Monsal Trail Sunday races — traffic-free autumn running from Bakewell Station.
· 10K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Polesden Lacey 10K October
ENGDorking, Surrey
10K trail running in Dorking.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Polesden Lacey Trust 10K
ENGGreat Bookham, Surrey
Polesden Lacey Trust 10K — a free monthly trail run through the National Trust estate.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Retie Trail
BELRetie, Antwerp
Retie Trail in Retie, with each confirmed adult/open running distance listed separately.
· 17K / 31K / 8K
Race details, entry and past editions →Featured races in Europe
AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.
HOKA Val D'Aran by UTMB®
ESPVielha - Val d'Aran
HOKA Val D'Aran by UTMB® — an official UTMB World Series Major.
· 10K / 75K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
11.trail Roeselare
BELRoeselare, West Flanders
11.trail Roeselare in Roeselare, with each confirmed adult/open running distance listed separately.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Aberfoyle 10K Trail Run
SCOAberfoyle, Scotland
Aberfoyle 10K Trail Run — Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Aberfoyle. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Aberfoyle Trail Running Festival
SCOAberfoyle, Scotland
Aberfoyle Trail Running Festival — Cobleland Campsite, Gartmore, Aberfoyle. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Abersoch Coast Trail
WALNorth Wales, Wales
Abersoch Coast Trail — Abersoch Beach, Abersoch, North Wales. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Agrirun - 3e editie
NEDSumar, Netherlands
Agrirun - 3e editie in Sumar, with every timed public running distance supported by its organiser or authorised registration source.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Alton Trail 10K Challenge
ENGAlton, Staffordshire
Alton Trail 10K Challenge — a community trail race through the Churnet Valley.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Europe
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Leeds (15), Dorking (11), Manchester (9). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in Europe
Which trail running races are coming up in Europe?
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail is listed for 21 October 2026. Grand Raid des Cathares is listed for 22 October 2026. Puglia by UTMB is listed for 23 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Europe?
Look for half marathons, 10K races, 5K races, marathons, 50K races and ultramarathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Europe?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.