Multi-terrain runs
Multi-terrain runs mix surfaces—tarmac, compact trail, park paths and the odd muddy section—so you get the best of road and off-road in one event. Use the filters to find a multi-terrain run near you, or browse upcoming races across the UK. Read more
Multi-terrain runs sit in the sweet spot between pure road races and full-on trail adventures. You’ll often start on firm ground, dip onto tracks and paths, then switch back again—great for runners who want variety without committing to technical terrain all day.
Because surfaces change, pacing changes too. Expect a more 'run smart' experience: steady effort, adaptable stride, and shoes that can handle a little of everything. Some events keep things friendly and fast with well-made paths, while others lean into rougher tracks for a bigger challenge.
Scroll the listings, switch to map view, and use date and region filters to pick an event that matches your goal—first multi-terrain run, a confidence-building stepping stone to trail, or a fun race-day mix-up.
Want to read more? Read the guides, tips and advice from our blog.
Got questions? Read our FAQs for answers.
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Map viewMulti-terrain runs 2026–2027
Discover multi-terrain runs near you and get ready for your next start line.
- Tue 24 Mar
- £18.90-£23
Petzl Night Trails 10K | Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way? The best Friday night there is!
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Tue 24 Mar
- £37.80-£44
Elephant Challenge & Canicross
Run as many 3.5-mile loops through the forest as you want within the 6-hour time limit, at the award-winning Salcey Forest.
- Fixed time runs
- CaniCross
- Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar
- £1,995
Ultra X Sahara
Set deep in the Chegaga region of the Moroccan Sahara, this multi-stage route crosses towering dunes, wide open sands and rugged desert terrain under sun-baked skies, testing grit and resolve.
- 5 days multi terrain running
- Tue 24 Mar
- £16
Hankley Common 10K
As seen in James Bond and Avengers! Take your own slice of the action on a stunning guided trail run jam-packed with interest in an area home to an abundance of rare wildlife.
- 10 km trail running
- Sat 28 Mar
- £15-£35
Milkshake Meander
"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard"... not quite sure where we're going with this but come and join this fantasic Milkshake Meander event!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 28 Mar
- £10
Walk of Light Birmingham
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 28 Mar
- £25-£32
Exeter Trail Races
Off-road trail races around the grounds of Escot Park with some tough little climbs along the way. Ideal for runners of all abilities with canicross category too. Medal for every finisher!
- 10K run
- CaniCross 2
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar
- £19
Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this event at the start of the Easter holidays, with a canicross race going off before the main pack. You'll find out distance and route as you run!
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sat 28 Mar
- £28-£36
Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10K | 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!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar
- £49-£139
Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
A great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 28 Mar
- £43-£70
Beyond Bristol
Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar
- FREE-£47
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kew The Run
Kew The Run starts and finishes in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, where runners (and four supporters) get free entry into the gardens, a fantastic medal and tech t-shirt!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Mar
- £26-£28
Finish Line Run
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 28 Mar
- £49
Way of the Dead 50K
The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 28 Mar
- £37.50-£39.50
Intergalactic
Run your way across the galaxy on a fun, flexible lapped course where you choose the distance, set the pace and earn an out-of-this-world finisher’s medal in the stunning Hurn Forest.
- 7 hrs trail running + 56 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar
- £33-£35
London Marathon Long Training Run | Day 4
Build marathon confidence on a fully supported long run, choosing your distance, fuelling every lap and training smart in a relaxed, friendly environment with likeminded runners.
- 7 hrs trail running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £12.50-£36
Kilomathon Scotland
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
- Charity half marathon
- Charity 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 29 Mar
- £31-£33
Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile
A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 29 Mar
- £15-£29
Fraggle Run | North
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 29 Mar
- £22-£30
Exeter Gravel Races
A lapped off-road course mostly on gravel fire roads so perfect for gravel bikes but also well suited to cross-country bikes or mountain bikes. Everyone will finish within a few minutes of the winner!
- Gravel events 2
- Sun 29 Mar
- £33-£38
Zig Zag Challenge
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 29 Mar
- £28-£36
Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10K | 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!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Mar
- £24-£56
Sir Titus March Mayhem
Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 29 Mar
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Mar
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
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Multi-terrain running FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about multi-terrain and mixed-terrain runs.
A multi-terrain run is a race that combines more than one surface type—typically road plus off-road paths such as trail, park tracks, towpaths or woodland routes. The mix varies by event, so check the listing details before choosing shoes and pacing.
Most runners do best in road-to-trail or light trail shoes with decent grip but not aggressive lugs. If the route is mostly tarmac, road shoes can work. If it’s wet, muddy or includes rough tracks, lean trail.
Yes—many mixed-surface races use well-made paths and gentle gradients, making them a brilliant first step beyond road running. Use the filters to find shorter distances and 'beginner-friendly' events where available.
Multi-terrain runs mix surfaces (often including road sections), while trail runs are typically off-road for most or all of the route. If you want predominantly off-road events, browse our trail runs page.
They can—multi-terrain races build adaptable pacing and confidence on changing surfaces. If you’re ready for steeper routes and more navigation-led challenges, explore mountain marathons.
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