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Hilly Trail runs in UK

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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!

  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run
  • 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
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

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
Join the early summer racing joy and race between the trees at Cannock Chase Forest! It's time to treat yourself!
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £26-£32
Rugeley, Staffordshire

Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon & 10K

Join the early summer racing joy and race between the trees at Cannock Chase Forest! It's time to treat yourself!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A beautiful 10K with something for all runners on a mixture of road, track and trail and takes in the beautiful lower slopes of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), with a stunning downhill to the finish line.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £31.99-£37.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Snowdonia Trail Eryri 10K

A beautiful 10K with something for all runners on a mixture of road, track and trail and takes in the beautiful lower slopes of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), with a stunning downhill to the finish line.

  • 9.8 km trail running + 1335 ft ascent
Challenge yourself on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle, with distances from 10K right up to 50km, there's something for everyone!
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £49-£139
Minehead, Somerset

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle, with distances from 10K right up to 50km, there's something for everyone!

  • 50K ultra run
  • Trail run 3
  • 10K run
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

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
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

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.

  • 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
Lace up and conquer Bowhill Estate’s spectacular trails this summer — from beginner 5K dashes to epic 50K adventures through the rolling Borders hills.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £25-£55
Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Durty Trail Weekender

Lace up and conquer Bowhill Estate’s spectacular trails this summer — from beginner 5K dashes to epic 50K adventures through the rolling Borders hills.

  • 50K ultra run
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
Now in its fifth year, this trail festival champions Yorkshire’s rugged beauty, inspiring runners to get active, explore lesser-known landscapes and take on a true trail ultra challenge.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £15-£82
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Heights Ultra Trail

Now in its fifth year, this trail festival champions Yorkshire’s rugged beauty, inspiring runners to get active, explore lesser-known landscapes and take on a true trail ultra challenge.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • Ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • £89-£199
Polegate, East Sussex

South Coast Ultra Challenge

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run 2
  • Trail run
Starting and finishing by the beach of Studland Bay, this challenging and hilly 30 mile guided ultra run will take you on a wonderful tour of the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck.
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £45
Swanage, Dorset

Jurassic Coast Ultra Run

Starting and finishing by the beach of Studland Bay, this challenging and hilly 30 mile guided ultra run will take you on a wonderful tour of the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck.

  • 30 miles trail running

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