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A breathtaking mountain challenge through Snowdonia’s rugged heart — climb steep ridges, conquer iconic peaks and soak up awe-inspiring views across lakes, valleys and the dramatic Ogwen range.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £39.99-£82.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du

A breathtaking mountain challenge through Snowdonia’s rugged heart — climb steep ridges, conquer iconic peaks and soak up awe-inspiring views across lakes, valleys and the dramatic Ogwen range.

  • Trail run 3
Gather on the summit of Moel y Parc at over 1300ft and follow the Offa's Dyke National Trail to the coast to finish line on the beach at Prestatyn.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £33.50
Prestatyn, Clwyd

Summit 2 Sea - The Offa's Dyke Half Marathon

Gather on the summit of Moel y Parc at over 1300ft and follow the Offa's Dyke National Trail to the coast to finish line on the beach at Prestatyn.

  • 13.8 miles trail running + 2450 ft ascent
Tackle the dramatic Malvern Hills on a guided trail run, following rugged ridgelines, steep climbs and panoramic views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire in a very British hill running adventure.
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £35
Malvern, Worcestershire

Malvern Hills 18 Miler

Tackle the dramatic Malvern Hills on a guided trail run, following rugged ridgelines, steep climbs and panoramic views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire in a very British hill running adventure.

  • 18 miles trail running + 1300 m ascent
Set in the heart of an AONB on the legendary Pennine Way, this brand-new race brings the signature community, energy, and wild trails to one of the UK's most iconic landscapes.
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • £14-£18
Barnard Castle, County Durham

Trail Blazer: Dam Busters

Set in the heart of an AONB on the legendary Pennine Way, this brand-new race brings the signature community, energy, and wild trails to one of the UK's most iconic landscapes.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Set in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors, this ultra is the perfect addition to the spring running calendar with its open moorland, woodland trails, canals and scenic views.
  • Sat 25 Apr
  • £45-£60
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Calderdale Way Ultra

Set in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors, this ultra is the perfect addition to the spring running calendar with its open moorland, woodland trails, canals and scenic views.

  • Ultra run 2
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £39-£199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!

  • Trail run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run
Take on a guided ultra trail adventure along the historic Greensand Way and stunning North Downs Way, through the Surrey Hills with sweeping views, ancient woodland and rewarding climbs.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £45
Guildford, Surrey

Greensand Way Ultra Run

Take on a guided ultra trail adventure along the historic Greensand Way and stunning North Downs Way, through the Surrey Hills with sweeping views, ancient woodland and rewarding climbs.

  • 30 miles trail running
Take on a stunning, two-lap, trail marathon challenge across the Shropshire Hills, with epic scenery, and a rewarding finish earned mile by mile.
  • Sat 2 May
  • £40-£42
Church Stretton, Shropshire

May the Fourth be with you (original) | Marathon

Take on a stunning, two-lap, trail marathon challenge across the Shropshire Hills, with epic scenery, and a rewarding finish earned mile by mile.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 4948 ft ascent
Climb from valley to summit on a guided hill-challenge up Box Hill and surrounding area, tackling steep woodland trails and gritty elevation in one of southern England’s toughest guided trail runs.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £19
Dorking, Surrey

Box Hill Vertical KM

Climb from valley to summit on a guided hill-challenge up Box Hill and surrounding area, tackling steep woodland trails and gritty elevation in one of southern England’s toughest guided trail runs.

  • 12.5 miles trail running + 1000 m ascent
Welcome to the best running event for miles! Run rolling South Downs trails, climb rewarding hills, and take in sweeping coastal views in a scenic, spacious event. Run with heart. Run the hills.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £20
Lancing, West Sussex

Three Forts Challenge | 5 Mile Trail Run

Welcome to the best running event for miles! Run rolling South Downs trails, climb rewarding hills, and take in sweeping coastal views in a scenic, spacious event. Run with heart. Run the hills.

  • 5 miles trail running + 553 ft ascent
A stunning ultra trail race taking in the South West Coast Path on a fully-marked route with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £55
Kingsbridge, Devon

Something Wild Festival | Summit Wild Ultra

A stunning ultra trail race taking in the South West Coast Path on a fully-marked route with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!

  • 50 km trail running
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 14 more races
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £89-£199
Brighton, East Sussex

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • Trail run 3
  • Ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • 100K ultra run 2
A 17K trail run as part of the Lake District Running Festival in an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
  • Sat 30 May
  • £35
Ambleside, Cumbria

Lake District Running Festival | 17km Grasmere Gallop

A 17K trail run as part of the Lake District Running Festival in an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...

  • 17 km trail running + 369 m ascent
Explore the beauty of the Surrey Hills on a guided trail half marathon through the scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with woodland trails, hills and sweeping views.
  • Wed 3 Jun
  • £25
Guildford, Surrey

Surrey Hills Half Marathon

Explore the beauty of the Surrey Hills on a guided trail half marathon through the scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with woodland trails, hills and sweeping views.

  • 13 miles trail running
Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow the distance of their choice on hilly and scenic waymarked paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond with regular checkpoints and aid stations.
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £20-£88
Otley, West Yorkshire

North Leeds Skyline

Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow the distance of their choice on hilly and scenic waymarked paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond with regular checkpoints and aid stations.

  • Trail run 2
  • Ultra run
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £39-£199
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trails half marathon or 10K challenge to delight the senses.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £7-£32
Tring, Buckinghamshire

Wendover Woods Half Marathon & 10K

Come and conquer the Wendover Woods this summer and enjoy a scenic forest trails half marathon or 10K challenge to delight the senses.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £33-£62
Wadhurst, East Sussex

Bewl Water Summer

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £39-£199
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.

  • Trail run 2
  • Ultra run 4
  • 100K ultra run
  • 10K run
Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula — a spectacular coastal challenge.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £9-£44
Torpoint, Cornwall

Rame Head Race

Coastal paths with a satisfying mix of hills plus flatter, faster sections on a multi-lap route round the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula — a spectacular coastal challenge.

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Fun run 2
Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon taking in the South coast, South Downs Way, and Monarch’s Way over your choice of distance from a 30km loop up to a non-stop 100km!
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £60-£185
Chichester, West Sussex

Race to the King

Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon taking in the South coast, South Downs Way, and Monarch’s Way over your choice of distance from a 30km loop up to a non-stop 100km!

  • 100K ultra run
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run
  • Charity ultra
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
  • £49-£199
Scarborough, North Yorkshire

North Yorks Ultra Challenge

Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
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

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

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