Discover the fantastic range of trail runs in the UK right here, from off-road fun runs to extreme ultra marathons. Select your location for trail runs in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
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The second half option of the Chiltern 50 Challenge from Lewknor to Henley by the Chiltern Hills and through the pretty village of Hambleden.
This sell-out race is set on one of the UK's most beautiful courses, taking on the Bull Crag peninsula of Kielder Water and weaving through pine forests on hard trails!
Race along hard-packed trails around the shore of Kielder Water in this beautiful - and tough - half-marathon, all part of a weekend celebration of running!
Circumnavigating the largest man-made lake in northern Europe, Kielder Water, this off-road marathon is one of the most stunning marathon races around!
This fun U16's race is part of the Kielder Marathon Weekend celebration of running, enjoying the same stunning scenery and trails as the major events!
This fun U11's race is part of the Kielder Marathon Weekend celebration of running, enjoying the same stunning scenery and trails as the major events!
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
Come and explore the trails of Woodbury Common on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
Kids age 3-8 can enjoy 1 lap of the traffic-free route with a parent. It'll be well marked out, timed, marshaled with prizes for the first back. There'll also be a hare running too!
Kids age 3-11 can enjoy 2 laps of the traffic-free route. It'll be well marked out, timed, marshaled with prizes for the first back. There'll also be a hare running too!
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 5K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 10K trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills in Dorking. A thrilling nighttime 10 Mile trail race with canicross. Medal, branded kit and hot food available too.
Be part of the world’s biggest marathon and earn the coveted finisher’s medal and New Balance T-shirt by taking on the Virtual TCS London Marathon your way. Charity places now available for 2024.
A classic trail race between two cities finishing in the capital, brought to you by experienced race directors of over 100 races, with Gold/Silver/Bronze medals depending on finishing time.
Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.
The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.
An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.
Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.
Walk, jog or run the journey from Capital to Coast, over the North and South Downs. A fully supported challenge leaving Richmond-upon-Thames for the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
A 56km challenge, taking in around 750m of ascent, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill
The second half distance option of the London to Brighton Challenge starts from Turners Hill, crossing the South Downs National Park before arriving at Brighton.
Walk, jog or run the full 100km London to Brighton route, over two daytime sessions, with an overnight stop at the Basecamp at Turners Hill.
Take on the full 100km challenge, starting from Kendal Base Camp, a fully supported ultra. making a glorious loop of the spectacular south Lakes.
Take on the full 100km challenge during the hours of daylight, split over the two days. Enjoy the whole incredible route, whilst also getting a well-deserved overnight sleep.
Take on a 25km challenge, navigating valleys and high passes to make the journey on foot from Kendal to Ambleside.
Take on the first half of the full 100km challenge, starting from Basecamp in Kendal to the far side of the beautiful Lake Windermere.
Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?
A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.
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 from Carlisle to Gateshead.
Explore the most scenic stretch of the Cotswold way, with the challenging route making you work hard for those sublime views.
The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ.
Take on a 100km challenge, making a fully supported loop from Cirencester, exploring the picturesque, undulating terrain of the Cotswolds on a spectacular challenge.
Walk, jog or run the full 100km challenge, split over two days, with a well deserved nights sleep at the half way basecamp, to recharge your batteries overnight.
Take on the rolling undulations of the Cotswold Way, departing from Cirencester to explore the beautiful landscapes of the first section of the 100km route.
Take on a gently undulating route, departing either on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, to explore the beautiful route between Wotton and Cirencester.
Epic, Brutal, Relentless. A multi-award winning 24-hour ultra trail race. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course. How far can you run in 24 hours?
The half-distance option of the Peak District Challenge, making a loop from Bakewell Basecamp exploring 50km of picturesque Derbyshire scenery.
Take on a 100km challenge, starting and finishing at the Bakewell Showground on a fully supported exploration of the beautiful Peak District National Park.
Undertake the full 100km challenge, split over two days, to allow a good nights rest and appreciate the glorious scenery during the daytime.
Man vs Coast is a 25-mile adventure run in Cornwall featuring natural obstacle challenges such as sea wades and coasteering for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.
The half distance option of the Peak District Challenge, making a loop from Bakewell Basecamp exploring 50km of picturesque Derbyshire scenery.
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon with an overnight stop at the all-inclusive Basecamp, meaning a good nights' sleep in between the 50K stints.
Take on the full 100K Race to the Stones ultramarathon in one go. Fully supported through day and night on an incredibly scenic and historic route.
Take on the full Race to the Stones 100K ultramarathon over two days, making your own arrangements for overnight accommodation at the halfway point.
Take on the Table Mountain in the Black Mountains of Wales on a 10-hour, 4-mile, strenuous and technical loop to test endurance and determination. Only for the brave, last year's record was 10 loops.
Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!
Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!
Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!
Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!
An exciting and spectacular event exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons and finishing deep in the heart of the Black Mountains with incredible support guaranteed.
An exciting and spectacular event exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons and finishing deep in the heart of the Black Mountains with incredible support guaranteed.
An exciting and spectacular event exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons and finishing deep in the heart of the Black Mountains with incredible support guaranteed.
An exciting and spectacular event starting near Table Mountain and exploring the nearby Black Mountains, with incredible support guaranteed.
An exciting and spectacular event starting near Table Mountain and exploring the nearby Black Mountains, with incredible support guaranteed.
Guides, tips and advice on trail running.
Head off-road and into a world of epic trail running this summer, exploring the mountains, forests and coastlines of the UK.
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The hills, forests and fields of Britain are covered in an intricate web of trails, allowing you to explore the great outdoors while steering clear of towns and belching traffic.
Any off-road path or bridleway falls under the umbrella of trail running, which means you don't need to travel to northernmost Scotland to experience this popular type of running (though you very much can, of course). The beauty of trail running is that it's all about getting off the beaten path and exploring, whether you're in the remote fells or are following a canal in the West Midlands.
One of the most attractive parts of trail running is that the surfaces you run on are not flat and smooth - you need to watch your feet, keeping an eye out for tree roots, stones and quick changes in ascent/descent. This means a couple of things: if you're hunting a 10K PB, then trail running is not going to help too much; but if you're more interested in immersing yourself in the great outdoors, this kind of running is unbeatable.
Trail running events follow the same rough format as regular runs, offering 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons and ultra marathons. These range from the Richmond Runfest Sunday Family Mile to the 100K Thames Path Challenge, with a everything in between.
If you're interested in getting into trail running, we'd recommend leaving your fitness tracker at home and just enjoy being in the great outdoors - the sensory experience is much richer than running on roads, so immerse yourself in it!
Running off-road is all about getting into the great outdoors and exploring wild places, so the ground underfoot will very quickly become uneven and slippery, especially in winter - so yes, you do need trail running shoes! If you need some advice, check out our complete guide to trail running shoes.
To discover local trails, it's usually a good idea to head to a clear geographical feature, like a river or forest. There are plenty of apps and maps to use, too, including our own interactive map that you can find across the site - as well as listing local events and clubs, these feature popular trails. If you want to explore somewhere epic, take a look at our top picks.
There is a huge range of trail runs across the UK, including both multi-day ultra runs like the Montane Dragon's Back Race - traversing the length of Wales across its highest peaks - to calmer but invigorating 10K races, like Run Sandringham in Norfolk. You can use our advanced search to find trail races near you and in specific times of the year!
Absolutely! At its heart, trail running is not about achieving PBs or setting records - it's about experiencing wild places in an authentic, grounded way, where you can see, hear, smell and feel nature around you. Whether you want to explore local trails or head into the great outdoors for a multi-day trip, trail running is for you. If you want some more inspiration to getting out there, check out our beginner's guide to running off-road.
