Multi-terrain runs 2026–2027

Multi-terrain runs 2026–2027

Chase variety on mixed surfaces—road, trail and paths—across the UK. Filter by date, region or map to lock in a multi-terrain run that fits your goal.

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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.

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.

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Multi-terrain runs 2026–2027

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The Eggcellent Easter Orange Run is the first event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in orange! Complete one day, or complete all five!
  • Thu 2 Apr
  • £15-£135
Egham, Surrey

Eggcellent Easter Orange Run

The Eggcellent Easter Orange Run is the first event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in orange! Complete one day, or complete all five!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 4 more races
The Eggcellent Easter Pink Run is the second event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in pink!
  • Fri 3 Apr
  • £15-£35
Egham, Surrey

Eggcellent Easter Pink Run

The Eggcellent Easter Pink Run is the second event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in pink!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event at Suffolk Running Centre on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Fri 3 Apr
  • £33-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

Easter Challenge

Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event at Suffolk Running Centre on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
A flat, fast and chip timed event - it's a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.
  • Fri 3 Apr
  • £31-£33
St Albans, Hertfordshire

ATW St Albans Easter 10K

A flat, fast and chip timed event - it's a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.

  • 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
Join the action at Torbay Velopark in your choice of two thrilling team triathlon relays – fast racing, smooth tarmac, and unbeatable camaraderie in a fun, traffic-free setting for all abilities.
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £29-£51
Paignton, Devon

Torbay Triathlon Relay

Join the action at Torbay Velopark in your choice of two thrilling team triathlon relays – fast racing, smooth tarmac, and unbeatable camaraderie in a fun, traffic-free setting for all abilities.

  • Relay triathlon 2
The Eggcellent Easter Green Run is the third event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in green!
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £15-£35
Staines, Surrey

Eggcellent Easter Green Run

The Eggcellent Easter Green Run is the third event in the five-day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal in green!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Take on a Super Sprint, Sprint or Standard distance and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £45-£85
Windsor, Buckinghamshire

Dorney Duathlon | April

Take on a Super Sprint, Sprint or Standard distance and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!

  • Super sprint duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard duathlon
The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £30-£38
Guisborough, North Yorkshire

Samaritans Way Trail Run & Walk

The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.

  • Trail run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Short walk 3
  • 10K run
Entries closed
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.
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £26-£28
Hull, East Yorkshire

Spring Run | Hull

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
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.
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £33-£35
Staines, Surrey

London Marathon Long Training Run | Day 5

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
Enjoy a scenic 7-mile point-to-point race from Newport to Ryde, following quiet country lanes, gentle hills, and sweeping coastal views to a lively finish.
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £14-£20
Newport, Isle of Wight

Newport to Ryde

Enjoy a scenic 7-mile point-to-point race from Newport to Ryde, following quiet country lanes, gentle hills, and sweeping coastal views to a lively finish.

  • 7 miles multi terrain running + 142 m ascent
Entries closed
Forge your legend at The Iron Keep: a 5-hour challenge to complete as many laps as you can, surrounded by trail running, medieval spectacle, and unforgettable adventure.
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £52
Denny, North Lanarkshire

The Iron Keep | 5 Hour Siege Run

Forge your legend at The Iron Keep: a 5-hour challenge to complete as many laps as you can, surrounded by trail running, medieval spectacle, and unforgettable adventure.

  • 5 hrs trail running
Entries close soon
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon, with a pool based swim, followed by a Velopark ride on smooth, flat tarmac and a flat parkland run.
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £25-£51
Paignton, Devon

Torbay Triathlon Spring

This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon, with a pool based swim, followed by a Velopark ride on smooth, flat tarmac and a flat parkland run.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 7
  • Super sprint triathlon
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £7-£32
Brownhills, Staffordshire

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge

Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
The Eggcellent Easter Purple Run is the fourth event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in purple!
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £15-£35
Staines, Surrey

Eggcellent Easter Purple Run

The Eggcellent Easter Purple Run is the fourth event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in purple!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £24-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley

You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.

  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity of running through the streets of Putney and Fulham! All runners will receive a medal for finishing as well as loads of goodies at the finish.
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £37-£39
London

Putney & Fulham Half Marathon

Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity of running through the streets of Putney and Fulham! All runners will receive a medal for finishing as well as loads of goodies at the finish.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 100 ft ascent
The Eggcellent Easter Blue Run is the fifth and final event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in blue!
  • Mon 6 Apr
  • £15-£35
Staines, Surrey

Eggcellent Easter Blue Run

The Eggcellent Easter Blue Run is the fifth and final event in the five day series where you can earn the fantastic easter egg medal, this time in blue!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?
  • Mon 6 Apr
  • £7-£27
London

London Easter 10K

Take to the tarmac and join us in London's beautiful Regent's Park for a spectacular Easter celebration race that never fails to disappoint! Did we mention that you get to race past London Zoo...?

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
From the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, wind your way around superb traffic-free tarmac routes and enjoy the beautiful Fairlands Valley Park the return to a vibrant event village!
  • Mon 6 Apr
  • FREE-£41
Stevenage, Hertfordshire

ATW Stevenage Spring Half Marathon & 10K

From the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, wind your way around superb traffic-free tarmac routes and enjoy the beautiful Fairlands Valley Park the return to a vibrant event village!

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Conquer three iconic Isle of Wight climbs in this challenging multi-terrain race, featuring stunning coastal paths, rolling countryside, and rewarding panoramic views throughout.
  • Mon 6 Apr
  • £14-£20
Freshwater, Isle of Wight

West Wight 3 Hills

Conquer three iconic Isle of Wight climbs in this challenging multi-terrain race, featuring stunning coastal paths, rolling countryside, and rewarding panoramic views throughout.

  • 8 miles multi terrain running + 257 m ascent
Entries closed
Rose of the Shires Ultra incorporating The Rosebud Marathon, showcasing a grand tour of Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside.
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £46-£130
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Rose of the Shires Ultra and The Rosebud Marathon

Rose of the Shires Ultra incorporating The Rosebud Marathon, showcasing a grand tour of Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside.

  • Ultra run
  • Marathon
Ride the steam train along the beautiful heritage line from the coastal town of Minehead to where your run begins, then run back! A totally unique event with top reviews!
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £35-£60
Minehead, Somerset

Steaming to the Coast

Ride the steam train along the beautiful heritage line from the coastal town of Minehead to where your run begins, then run back! A totally unique event with top reviews!

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Marathon
Whether you are in the love it or hate it camp, I think we can all agree that the medal is super cute and definitely one which you need to add to your collection!
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £15-£35
Staines, Surrey

Love it or Hate it Run

Whether you are in the love it or hate it camp, I think we can all agree that the medal is super cute and definitely one which you need to add to your collection!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £27-£35
Stowmarket, Suffolk

Haughley Festival of Running

Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race

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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.

Some do—especially lapped or time-based formats where you can keep running to hit marathon or ultra distance targets. If you’re hunting longer challenges specifically, head to ultra runs.

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