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Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £22-£34
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Great British Bake Run | Wales | 50K

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year with a totally unique baking competition with prizes on the day too!

  • 50 km road running
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the ultra for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham | 50K

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the ultra for you!

  • 50 km trail running
A demanding 50km ultra through Yorkshire’s wildest trails, built to test endurance and resilience while rewarding runners with epic scenery, big climbs and a powerful sense of achievement.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £65-£67
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Heights Ultra Trail | The Ramsden 50K

A demanding 50km ultra through Yorkshire’s wildest trails, built to test endurance and resilience while rewarding runners with epic scenery, big climbs and a powerful sense of achievement.

  • 50 km trail running + 3901 ft ascent
An epic 50km ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £115
Ajdovščina, Slovenia

Ultra X I Feel Slovenia | 50K

An epic 50km ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1389 m ascent
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
  • Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £39-£199
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge

England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 4
  • Ultra run
  • 10K run
  • + 4 more races
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £60-£62
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn | Ultra

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

  • 50 km trail running + 1500 ft ascent
From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • FREE-£110
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Ultra X England | 50K

From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1961 m ascent
Take in the valleys of the dark peak and the scenic trails of the white peak and reach the highest point at 464m, with a 12-hour target time which is generous for runners and a brisk pace for hikers.
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • From £66
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Challenge | Bronze Challenge 50K

Take in the valleys of the dark peak and the scenic trails of the white peak and reach the highest point at 464m, with a 12-hour target time which is generous for runners and a brisk pace for hikers.

  • 50 km trail running + 1140 m ascent
Tackle 47km and some serious ascent on the wild mountain ridges around Ben Nevis — a fearless, high-altitude ultra that rewards grit, strength and love of the peaks.
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £100-£160
Fort William, Highland, UK

Skyline Scotland | Steall Ultra 50K

Tackle 47km and some serious ascent on the wild mountain ridges around Ben Nevis — a fearless, high-altitude ultra that rewards grit, strength and love of the peaks.

  • 50 km road running + 3100 m ascent
The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!
  • Sat 26 Sep
  • £139
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km Challenge

The full 50K route of the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge starts from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village to a party finish!

  • 50 km trail running + 920 m ascent
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £139
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.

  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
You will step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, embarking on an epic journey through history, treading in the footsteps of legends. Are you ready?
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £95-£240
Stirling, UK

William Wallace 50km Ultra

You will step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, embarking on an epic journey through history, treading in the footsteps of legends. Are you ready?

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 602 m ascent
Get involved in the spooky Scare Bear Run North! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £15-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Scare Bear Run | North

Get involved in the spooky Scare Bear Run North! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £51.50
Corwen, Clwyd, UK

Brenig Way 50K Trail

This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.

  • 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £56-£58
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | Ultra Marathon

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

  • 32.5 miles trail running + 1770 ft ascent
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £20-£37
Egham, Surrey, UK

Remembrance Run | South

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £20-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

Remembrance Run | North East

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Take a 50km sensory journey past Kasbahs, through traditional fortified villages, lush oases and over rocky desert whilst being supported by the wonderful local population.
  • Sun 15 Nov
  • £185
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Ultra X Morocco | 50K

Take a 50km sensory journey past Kasbahs, through traditional fortified villages, lush oases and over rocky desert whilst being supported by the wonderful local population.

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 410 m ascent
Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself one of the incredible themed medals and, of course, a bobble hat!!
  • Sat 5 Dec
  • £23-£40
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | 50K

Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself one of the incredible themed medals and, of course, a bobble hat!!

  • 50 km trail running
Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £22-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | 50K

Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!

  • 50 km trail running
Come and join in for the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £27-£40
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - Wales | 50K

Come and join in for the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run in the picturesque Dare Valley in Wales! At this event you can earn yourself a running buff as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!

  • 50 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete an ultra marathon at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 26 Dec
  • £33-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge | Ultra Marathon

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete an ultra marathon at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 32 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £57-£59
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

London Lea Valley Ultra

  • 50 km road running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £34
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Ultra Loop - Heaton Park

  • Ultra run
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £60
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival | 50K

  • 50 km road running + 189 m ascent

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