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This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £79
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
The majestic château hosts this epic multi-sport weekend for athletes of all levels, complete with a range of disciplines, festival village, friendly spectators and top reviews all-round!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • €15-€20
Chantilly, France

Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Run 5K

The majestic château hosts this epic multi-sport weekend for athletes of all levels, complete with a range of disciplines, festival village, friendly spectators and top reviews all-round!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 167 ft ascent
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Valley of the Owls Run | 5K

This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5 km road running + 358 ft ascent
A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £16-£18
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans 5K

A community focused event, ATW St Albans 5K aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running
Start and finish in the Royal Estate and enjoy a super scenic 5K route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £16-£18
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham 5K

Start and finish in the Royal Estate and enjoy a super scenic 5K route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running
Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Lord of The Run - North | 5K

Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £21-£25
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Man vs Moor | Light | 5K of Fun

Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge over 5K and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 8 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £27-£29
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | 5K

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely 5K trail route.

  • Enter online
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 164 ft ascent
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £14-£16
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

The Ship Inn Shuffle | 5K

Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 207 ft ascent
Three-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, from the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £24-£26
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Blacksheep 3 Hour Challenge

Three-hour lapped challenge over 3.53 miles with 95ft ascent per lap, from the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 3 hrs multi terrain running + 95 ft ascent
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Summer Ready Run | 4 Hour

Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs trail running + 98 ft ascent
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • £14-£16
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Sithee at Slawit Again | 5K

Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £12-£50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Running Festival

Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 days trail running
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £14-£16
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | 5K

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £65
Badminton, Gloucestershire, UK

Tough Mudder South West | 5K

Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain 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 event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | 5K

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 event for you!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
Bath, Somerset, UK

Two Tunnels | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
Colchester, Essex, UK

Boxted 10K | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK

Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run | 5K Summer Solstice

  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
  • Fri 26 Jun 2026
Midhurst, West Sussex, UK

Cowdray Estate Trail Run Series - Summer

  • 5K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10K run
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul 2026
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Tough Mudder Midlands

  • Obstacle race 11
  • Sat 18 Jul 2026
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Ciderthon 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
Winwick, Northamptonshire, UK

Winwick Hall Trail Races | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul 2026
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire

  • Obstacle race 11

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