Trail Half marathons in October 2026
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- Sun 4 Oct
- £43-£45
Thames Meander Autumn | Half Marathon
Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 300 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- £28-£30
The East Coast Chuffer | Half Marathon
All aboard for The East Coast Chuffer Half Marathon – a scenic running adventure setting off from Peasholme Park, Scarborough, and steaming along the historic Cinder Track!
- 13.1 miles trail running + 269 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Oct
- £35
The Hurt | 21km
The toughest trail run in the South East is back by popular demand. Likened to fell running, the 21K route includes steep, rocky ascent on lesser-known trails through the luscious Hurtwood Forest.
- 21 km trail running + 1551 ft ascent
- Sat 10 Oct
- £40
Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running | Half Marathon
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic half marathon trail race in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
- 21.4 km trail running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £17-£29
Scare Bear Run | North | Half Marathon
Get involved in this spooky half marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 18 Oct
- £28-£30
Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | Half 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.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 708 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Oct
- £32
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1030 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Oct
- £36
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon | Saturday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1972 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 25 Oct
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Lines
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
Running Tribe Races | Oct
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 10km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
- 1 day multi terrain running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £36
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon | Sunday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1972 ft ascent
- Sat 31 Oct
- £24-£30
Devon Trail Races
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Sat 31 Oct
- £30-£32
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Half Marathon
A Halloween-themed half marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
- Sat 3 Oct
- £44-£46
Dark Downs Half Marathon
- 13.8 miles trail running + 1686 ft ascent