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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
  • £210-£220
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
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £60-£62
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Summer | Ultra

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 20-80
  • 50 km trail running + 1500 ft ascent
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film released in 1986! A cult classic from the 80s, one of Charlotte's favourite films, and who doesn't love David Bowie as the Goblin King!
  • Sun 14 Jun
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Labyrinth 40th Anniversary Run

Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film released in 1986! A cult classic from the 80s, one of Charlotte's favourite films, and who doesn't love David Bowie as the Goblin King!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges – basecamp is in Scarborough – famous for its Fair, and a popular seaside spa since the 17th century.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
  • £49-£199
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK

North Yorks Ultra Challenge

Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges – basecamp is in Scarborough – famous for its Fair, and a popular seaside spa since the 17th century.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
66th edition! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance event dating back over 725 years and now you can run the full distance!
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £32.50
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation | Ultra Trail Marathon

66th edition! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance event dating back over 725 years and now you can run the full distance!

  • Enter online
  • Age 16 & over
  • 30 miles trail running
Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Lord of The Run | North

Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Fri 26 Jun
  • £113-£115
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Four: Bedgebury

Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • 1 day trail running
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely looped ultra trail route.
  • Sat 27 Jun
  • £33-£35
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | Ultra Marathon

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely looped ultra trail route.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 32 miles trail running
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
  • £95-£105
  • 2 charities
  • Team & charity places only
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

Team & charity places only

  • Recycling
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
A run that you don't want to miss! The medal is incredible, and you can celebrate your achievements with some well-deserved ice cream!
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Will Run For Ice Cream

A run that you don't want to miss! The medal is incredible, and you can celebrate your achievements with some well-deserved ice cream!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Your chance to take on one of the UK’s most demanding and spectacular trail races, set deep in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offering a true mountain challenge.
  • Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul
  • £31.99-£319.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri Events

Your chance to take on one of the UK’s most demanding and spectacular trail races, set deep in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offering a true mountain challenge.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Mountains
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 17 & over
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Ooops I Ran It Again

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £54-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza | Ultra Marathon

Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 21 & over
  • 32 miles trail running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Norfolk Festival of Running

Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Fixed time runs 2
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £67.95
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon | Ultra

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 519 m ascent
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £16-£29
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Ooops I Ran It Again | North

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £16-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Ooops I Ran It Again | Wales

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £330
Edinburgh, UK

Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon

The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.

  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!
  • Sun 26 Jul
  • £15-£31
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

AIRE Ultra Trail

Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 45 km trail running + 784 ft ascent
West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £20-£65
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK

She Strides Ultra 50K

West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£93
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey12

The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.

  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 12 hrs trail running
Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£93
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW First To Full Triathlon Festival | 12hr Solo

Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Relay
  • Age 20 & over
  • 12 hrs trail running
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Great British Bake Run

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £54-£56
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Ultra Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 21 & over
  • 50 km trail running
Your race, your pace, your distance! Ultra runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Ultra Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Ultra runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running

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