Trail 50k events in England
Find trail 50k events in England. Compare 38 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Five Trails 50K & Three Trails Half Marathon, The Copthorne Races and UK Ultra Winter on the Downs.
Narrow your search to Hampshire, North of England and North Yorkshire, or browse the other locations below.
Compare running races by distance, date and surface, from shorter road events to trail races and ultras.
41 listed events · 38 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 50k events
38 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Five Trails 50K & Three Trails Half Marathon
ENGGraffham, West Sussex
Five Trails 50K & Three Trails Half Marathon — 50K, Half at Graffham and the South Downs.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
The Copthorne Races
ENGMickleham, Surrey
Looped trail ultras around Box Hill, Mickleham and Headley, with a separate Thursday start for the 200-mile event.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
UK Ultra Winter on the Downs
ENGPlumpton, East Sussex
Winter trail races from Plumpton Racecourse.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Hurtwood 50K
ENGDorking, Surrey
Hurtwood 50K — 50K at Dorking and the Surrey Hills.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
MindOverMoors Twin Falls 50K
ENGGoathland, North Yorkshire
MindOverMoors Twin Falls 50K in Goathland.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
UK Ultra Hibernal Hills 50 Miles, 50K & 20 Miles
ENGDitcham Park School, Petersfield
Running event in Ditcham Park School, Petersfield.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Dartmoor Winter Traverse
ENGDartmoor, Devon
Running event in Dartmoor, Devon.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
BigMud Trails (EARTH)
ENGHorndean, Hampshire
BigMud Trails (EARTH) — Meon Valley, Hampshire.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
North Downs Ridge 50K Trail Ultra
ENGDenbies Wine Estate, Dorking
Running event in Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Harrold Odell Trail Races
ENGBedfordshire, South of England
Harrold Odell Trail Races — Harrold Odell Country Park, Harrold, Bedfordshire. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
ENGLansdown, Bath
Running event in Lansdown, Bath.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Centurion Hundred Hills 50K
ENGChiltern Hills
Running event in Chiltern Hills.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
London Lea Valley 50K Ultra & Gratitude 25K
ENGWelwyn Garden City to Hackney Wick, East London
Running event in Welwyn Garden City to Hackney Wick, East London.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Total Coastal Ultra, Half Marathon & 10K
ENGKingswear to Shaldon, Devon
Running event in Kingswear to Shaldon, Devon.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
UK Ultra Springtide 50K & Half Marathon
ENGArundel, West Sussex
Running event in Arundel, West Sussex.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Butcombe Trail Ultra
ENGMendip Activity Centre, Mendips
Running event in Mendip Activity Centre, Mendips.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K
ENGBerkhamsted to Wendover
Running event in Berkhamsted to Wendover.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Ultra X Spring Trail Series
ENGMidhurst, West Sussex
Running event in Midhurst, West Sussex.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge
ENGWindsor
Running event in Windsor.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Isle of Wight Challenge
ENGChale, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Challenge — a verified UTMB Index race for the 2026 edition.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Holy Trail Running Festival
ENGOulton Broad, Suffolk
Holy Trail Running Festival in Oulton Broad.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Five Rivers Ultra
ENGBlaxhall / Trimley, Suffolk
Five Rivers Ultra in Blaxhall / Trimley.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Lake District Ultra Challenge
ENGKendal, Cumbria
Lake District Ultra Challenge in Kendal.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Centurion South Downs Way 50K
ENGWinchester, Hampshire
Centurion South Downs Way 50K in Winchester.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race to the King
ENGWest Dean, West Sussex
Race to the King — a verified UTMB Index race for the 2026 edition.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
North Yorks Ultra Challenge
ENGScarborough, North Yorkshire
North Yorks Ultra Challenge in Scarborough.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Ham & Lyme Summer
ENGHam Hill / Lyme Regis, Somerset / Dorset
Ham & Lyme Summer in Ham Hill / Lyme Regis.
· Entry closed
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Serpent Trail Race
ENGPetersfield, Hampshire
Serpent Trail Race in Petersfield.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Race to the Stones
ENGLewknor, Oxfordshire
Race to the Stones in Lewknor.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
CBTE Eight Stations Ultra 50K
ENGPickering, North Yorkshire
CBTE Eight Stations Ultra 50K in Pickering.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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.
Heights Ultra Trail
ENGWest Yorkshire, North of England
Heights Ultra Trail — Broad Oak Cricket Club, Linthwaite, West Yorkshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Thunder Races
ENGBedford, Bedfordshire
Thunder Races — a verified UTMB Index race for the 2026 edition.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →UK Ultra Dark Downs
ENGPlumpton, East Sussex
Night trail races from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Browse counties and areas
Choosing a race in England
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Arundel, West Sussex (1), Bedfordshire (1), Berkhamsted to Wendover (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 50k events in England
What should I check before a running event in England?
Choose your distance, then check the route, elevation, cut-off time and entry conditions in the organiser’s race guide.
Which trail 50k events are coming up in England?
Five Trails 50K & Three Trails Half Marathon is listed for 14 November 2026. The Copthorne Races is listed for 21 November 2026. UK Ultra Winter on the Downs is listed for 5 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for England?
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.