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Beginner-friendly Trail runs in October 2026

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Follow ancient trails on a guided run along the North Downs Way plus Box Hill, tackling rolling hills and woodland paths with expansive views across southern England’s historic long-distance route.
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £45
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs Way Ultra Run

Follow ancient trails on a guided run along the North Downs Way plus Box Hill, tackling rolling hills and woodland paths with expansive views across southern England’s historic long-distance route.

  • 30 miles trail running
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £51.50
Corwen, Clwyd, UK

Brenig Way 50K Trail

This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.

  • 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
This 47-mile point-to-point along England’s longest river is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar, boasting an interesting route and top runner reviews.
  • Sat 24 Oct
  • £72
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Thames Trail Ultra

This 47-mile point-to-point along England’s longest river is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar, boasting an interesting route and top runner reviews.

  • 47 miles trail running + 913 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £37.50-£39.50
Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

  • 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £35-£55
Bishop's Stortford, Essex, UK

Stort30

A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.

  • 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
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.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £26-£37
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Oct

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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Enter online
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £95
Wadebridge, Cornwall, UK

Cornwall's Backyard Ultra

  • 4.17 miles multi terrain running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • $150-$165
Moab, Utah, USA

Arches Marathon

  • 42.2 km trail running
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £44-£46
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Dark Downs Half Marathon

  • 13.8 miles trail running + 1686 ft ascent
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • $95
Somerville, Texas, USA

Trailway Trail Race - 26 Miles

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £23-£29
Dronfield, Derbyshire, UK

The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct
  • £60
Exeter, Devon, UK

Lone Wolf South West

  • 24 hrs trail running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £18.50
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, UK

BC Autumn 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 24 Oct
  • $150-$165
Moab, Utah, USA

Canyonlands Marathon

  • 42.2 km trail running
  • Thu 29 Oct
  • £19.50-£25.50
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

Cattle Creepy 10K

  • 10 km trail running + 205 ft ascent
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £73-£75
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K

  • 50 km trail running + 800 m ascent

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