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50K ultra runs in UK in May 2026

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Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.
  • Sun 3 May
  • FREE-£120
Fort Augustus, Highland, UK

Ultra X Scotland | 50K

Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.

  • 50 km trail running + 1381 m ascent
This Bank Holiday event is run as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Mon 4 May
  • £16-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May

This Bank Holiday event is run as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
A stunning ultra trail race taking in the South West Coast Path on a fully-marked route with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £55
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

Something Wild Festival | Summit Wild Ultra

A stunning ultra trail race taking in the South West Coast Path on a fully-marked route with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!

  • 50 km trail running
The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside.  Fully tracked and interactive
  • Sun 10 May
  • £60
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires | Ultra

The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside. Fully tracked and interactive

  • 35 miles multi terrain running + 2052 ft ascent
Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Spring Lucky Dip Run | 50K

Come and join the Spring Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race; instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!

  • 50 km trail running
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run 50K?
  • Sat 16 May
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Rocky at 50 Run | 50K

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run 50K?

  • 50 km road running
The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £80-£85
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 50K Trail Ultra Marathon

The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 50 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Themed medal too!
  • Thu 21 May
  • £16-£135
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Themed medal too!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 4 more races
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 50K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 50 km trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Can you survive Farmmageddon? Run an ultra over a fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Farmmageddon | Ultra Marathon

Can you survive Farmmageddon? Run an ultra over a fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.

  • 32 miles trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 50K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 50 km trail running
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this lapped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 50K

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this lapped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • 50 km trail running
Taking in the two Munro summits of Cairn a Chlamain and Ben Dearg along with Glen Tilt and the vast forests of Blairuachdair, the Full Tilt Ultra has it all. Are you up to the challenge?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £79
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Full Tilt Ultra 58K

Taking in the two Munro summits of Cairn a Chlamain and Ben Dearg along with Glen Tilt and the vast forests of Blairuachdair, the Full Tilt Ultra has it all. Are you up to the challenge?

  • 58 km trail running + 2026 m ascent
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run 50K?
  • Sat 30 May
  • £22-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Rocky at 50 Run | Wales | 50K

Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run 50K?

  • 50 km road running
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
  • Sun 31 May
  • £36-£38
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Ultra Marathon

In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

  • 50 km track and field
  • Fri 1 May
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers May | 50K

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £39-£199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

  • Trail run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 3 May
  • £55
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Tempo Trail Races | 50K Ultra

  • 50 km trail running + 3541 ft ascent
  • Mon 4 May
  • £56
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

BigWayRound - Winchester | 50K Ultra Marathon

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
  • Sat 16 May
  • £45-£85
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Trent Valley Ultra Marathon

  • 50 km multi terrain running
  • Fri 29 May
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run | 50K

  • 50 km road running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £63-£65
Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Beat The Sunset 50K

  • 50 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 31 May
  • £65
London, UK

Peckham to Peckham Ultramarathon 50K

  • 50 km trail running

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