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Walk 13 miles around iconic Windsor landmarks with stunning views of Windsor Castle, followed by a Finish Festival to celebrate your huge achievement and receive your medal.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £30-£35
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £30-£35
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

The Palace Walk

Walk 13 miles around iconic Windsor landmarks with stunning views of Windsor Castle, followed by a Finish Festival to celebrate your huge achievement and receive your medal.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Age 14 & over
  • 13 miles walking + 261 ft 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 11 Oct
  • £105-£165
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £105-£165
Stirling, UK

William Wallace 70km 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?

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 18 & over
  • 70 km multi terrain running + 1088 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 11 Oct
  • £139
  • 6 charities
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £139
  • 6 charities
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £89
  • 6 charities
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £89
  • 6 charities
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km

The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford - one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km trail running + 450 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 11 Oct
  • £95-£216
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £95-£216
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?

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km multi terrain running + 602 m ascent
GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through London with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £10
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £10
London, UK

GLOW Night Walk | London

GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through London with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Flat
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 20 km walking
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £89
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £89
London, UK

London Halloween Walk | 25km

Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km walking
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
  • £95.50-£155.50
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
  • £95.50-£155.50
Prestatyn, Clwyd, UK

24 Hours South | The Offa's Dyke Ultra

The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £350
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £350
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Incredible Hike

The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.

  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • 60 miles hiking
A mid-level, circular hike over the three peaks surrounding Derwentwater Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £30-£55
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £30-£55
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival 3 Peaks

A mid-level, circular hike over the three peaks surrounding Derwentwater Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Mountainous
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent
A high-level horseshoe walk on varied terrain around the stunning fells surrounding Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley for experienced hikers. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £65
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £65
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival 8 Peaks

A high-level horseshoe walk on varied terrain around the stunning fells surrounding Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley for experienced hikers. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Mountainous
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 18 miles hiking + 1350 m ascent
The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £30
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £30
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge

The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.

  • Undulating
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £53.50
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £53.50
Llangollen, Clwyd, UK

The Llangollen 50K

A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 21 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £230-£240
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £230-£240
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • Recycling
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon 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
  • £23
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £23
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans Walking Half Marathon

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon 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
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles walking + 699 ft ascent
Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
  • £27.50-£32.50
  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
  • £27.50-£32.50
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation | Long Distance Walk (30 miles)

Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!

  • Enter online
  • Age 8 & over
  • 30 miles walking
Welcome to the 65th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
  • £27.50-£32.50
  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
  • £27.50-£32.50
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation | Long Distance Walk (15 miles)

Welcome to the 65th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 8 & over
  • 15 miles walking
  • Sat 5 Jul
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Devon Heli Hike | 26 Mile Trek

  • 26 miles walking
  • Sat 5 Jul
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Devon Heli Hike | 14 Mile Trek

  • 14 miles walking
  • Sat 12 Jul
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Hallow 12 Parish Challenge | 40 Mile Walk

  • 40 miles walking
  • Sat 12 Jul
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Hallow 12 Parish Challenge | 14 Mile Walk

  • 14 miles walking
  • Sat 12 Jul
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Hallow 12 Parish Challenge | 18 Mile Walk

  • 18 miles walking
  • Sat 12 Jul
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Hallow 12 Parish Challenge | 26 Mile Walk

  • 26 miles walking
  • Sat 26 Jul
Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK

Denholme Doddle | Walk

  • 27 miles walking
  • Sat 26 Jul
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Beyond Manchester | 25K Trail

  • 25 km trail running + 102 m ascent

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