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Beginner-friendly Trail runs in July 2026

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Explore sweeping heathland and woodland trails on a guided 10K run through the dramatic landscapes of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, one of the most striking natural amphitheatres in Surrey.
  • Wed 1 Jul
  • £16
Hindhead, Surrey, UK

Devils Punchbowl 10K

Explore sweeping heathland and woodland trails on a guided 10K run through the dramatic landscapes of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, one of the most striking natural amphitheatres in Surrey.

  • 10 km trail running
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £49-£199
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge

From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!

  • Ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
Explore peaceful heathland trails on a guided run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, weaving through rare landscapes of open heath, boardwalks and woodland in the Surrey Hills.
  • Tue 7 Jul
  • £16
Godalming, Surrey, UK

Thursley Common 10K

Explore peaceful heathland trails on a guided run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, weaving through rare landscapes of open heath, boardwalks and woodland in the Surrey Hills.

  • 10 km trail running
Choose your distance and lap the scenic trails of Coombe Abbey Park at the Swan Challenge, a flexible endurance run where you decide how far to go.
  • Fri 10 Jul
  • £33.30-£39
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Swan Challenge

Choose your distance and lap the scenic trails of Coombe Abbey Park at the Swan Challenge, a flexible endurance run where you decide how far to go.

  • 6 hrs trail running
Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.
  • Fri 10 Jul
  • £15.30-£19
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Summer 10K

Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.

  • 10 km trail running
Race a heritage steam train from Bury to Rawtenstall in this fast, point-to-point road challenge along the Irwell Valley, where speed, timing and spectacle collide.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £30
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

Race the Train - Bury to Rawtenstall

Race a heritage steam train from Bury to Rawtenstall in this fast, point-to-point road challenge along the Irwell Valley, where speed, timing and spectacle collide.

  • 10.24 miles trail running + 634 ft ascent
Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
  • FREE-£280
Brecon, Powys, UK

Ultra X Wales

Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.

  • Ultra run 4
  • 50K ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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.

  • 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £70-£72
Fort Augustus, Highland, UK

Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42

  • 42 miles trail running + 6000 ft ascent
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £118-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Great Glen Ultra Marathon

  • 72 miles trail running + 8500 ft ascent
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £30-£32
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon

  • 21.3 km trail running + 526 m ascent
  • Wed 8 Jul
  • £10-£12
Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK

The Royton Trail

  • 6.4 miles trail running
  • Fri 10 Jul
  • £15
Bristol, Somerset, UK

The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 3

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • $115-$135
Mackinaw City, Michigan, USA

Waugoshance Trail Run - Marathon

  • 25 miles trail running
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £65-£67
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Eight Stations Ultra

  • 30 miles trail running + 3322 ft ascent
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £130-£140
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra

  • 57 km trail running + 3700 m ascent
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £110-£120
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

St Sunday Sky Race

  • 29 km fell running
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • €50
County Kerry, Ireland

Brandon Bay Run - Half Marathon

  • 21.1 km trail running
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £175
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, UK

Runningmonk's Rollin' 100

  • 100 miles trail running
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • $135-$155
Williams Landing, Michigan, USA

Grand Island - Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • €65
Kilkee, Ireland

Run Kilkee Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running

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