Trail running races in the United Kingdom
Find trail running races in the United Kingdom. Compare 617 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, Punk Panther Nidderdale Way and Among The Pines Backyard Ultra.
Narrow your search to England, Scotland and Wales, or browse the other locations below.
1,009 listed events · 617 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
617 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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗Piglove By The River 5K & 10K Autumn
ENGLeeds, North of England
Piglove By The River 5K & 10K Autumn — Clarence Rd, Leeds. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Halloween 5K Durham
ENGCounty Durham, North of England
Halloween 5K Durham — Community Centre, Trimdon Grange, County Durham. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Black Beacon Mountain Races
WALHay-on-Wye / Pontneddfechan, Powys
Four mountain trail distances in the Bannau Brycheiniog area.
· 100mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Haldon Halloween Twilight Run
ENGExeter, South of England
Haldon Halloween Twilight Run — Haldon Forest, Exeter. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Irchester Spooktacular
ENGLittle Irchester, Midlands
Irchester Spooktacular — Irchester Country Park, Little Irchester. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Selworthy Stargazer
ENGSomerset, South of England
Selworthy Stargazer — Tank Tracks, North Hill, Minehead, Somerset. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 10K
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.
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 →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 →Altra Kielder 10K
ENGKielder, Northumberland
Altra Kielder 10K — a scenic off-road lap of the Bull Crag peninsula at Kielder Water.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Altra Kielder Half Marathon
ENGKielder, Northumberland
Altra Kielder Half Marathon — Kielder Water, Northumberland.
Next date not listed
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Choosing a race in United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom
Which trail running races are coming up in the United Kingdom?
Dunkertons 5K Night Trail is listed for 21 October 2026. Punk Panther Nidderdale Way is listed for 23 October 2026. Among The Pines Backyard Ultra is listed for 24 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in the United Kingdom?
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 the United Kingdom?
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.