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Hilly Trail runs in UK

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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
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
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.

  • 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
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 12 Sep
  • £33-£62
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn

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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 15-80
This event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest! Summit Tegg's nose, Shuttlingsloe and Shining Tor with views, diverse terrain and finisher medal.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £38.50
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon

This event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest! Summit Tegg's nose, Shuttlingsloe and Shining Tor with views, diverse terrain and finisher medal.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
Trek or run through the Peak District on a distance of your choice from 25K to 100 miles with full safety support, food, drinks and a delicious stew supper! Navigate your way or join a guided group.
  • Fri 18 - Sat 19 Sep
  • £61-£99
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Challenge

Trek or run through the Peak District on a distance of your choice from 25K to 100 miles with full safety support, food, drinks and a delicious stew supper! Navigate your way or join a guided group.

  • Trail run 2
  • 100K ultra run
  • 100 mile ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 12 & over
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic trail race in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £40-£65
Campsite, Stirling, UK

Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running

Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic trail race in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.

  • Half marathon
  • Ultra run 3
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
"Follow in the Footsteps of Legends". Step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, and take on your own epic challenge. Are you ready to take the field?
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £10-£270
  • Early bird
Stirling, UK

William Wallace Running Festival

"Follow in the Footsteps of Legends". Step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, and take on your own epic challenge. Are you ready to take the field?

  • Ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
The toughest trail run in the South East is back by popular demand. Likened to fell running, the route includes steep, rocky ascent on lesser-known trails through the luscious Hurtwood Forest.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £31-£35
Guildford, Surrey, UK

The Hurt

The toughest trail run in the South East is back by popular demand. Likened to fell running, the route includes steep, rocky ascent on lesser-known trails through the luscious Hurtwood Forest.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 16 & over
Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but with less navigation? This half distance option takes you on a journey from Ambleside to Cartmel on a fully waymarked route.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £70-£80
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

Lakes in a Day | 23 Miles

Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but with less navigation? This half distance option takes you on a journey from Ambleside to Cartmel on a fully waymarked route.

  • 23 miles trail running + 850 m ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Mountainous
  • Age 18 & over
A great chance to stretch your legs at Halloween with the 'Piece of String' - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds...
  • Sat 24 Oct
  • £18.50
Mold, Clwyd, UK

Moel Famau Halloween 'Piece of String' Night Race

A great chance to stretch your legs at Halloween with the 'Piece of String' - at night! You will not know the distance until the event unfolds...

  • Trail run
  • CaniCross
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £24-£30
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Trail Races

Come and explore the trails of Roadford Lake on this well-loved event! Professionally chip timed, with a finish line beer and bottle opener medal to help open it!

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 15 & over
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 7km, 14km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sat 28 Nov
  • £26-£37
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Nov

A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day - whether it's 7km, 14km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or an Ultra Marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sat 7 Feb
  • £10-£49
Arundel, West Sussex, UK

The Maverick West Sussex Trail

  • Trail run 3
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £19-£24
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

St Aidan’s Winter Beast

  • 6.66 miles trail running
  • Sat 14 Feb
  • £23-£25
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Whinlatter Moon Runner 10K Head Torch Trail Race

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £30-£35
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Leeds 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 28 Feb
  • £45
Petersfield, West Sussex, UK

South Downs Way Ultra Run

  • 30 miles trail running
  • Sat 7 Mar
  • £23
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK

Berko 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Mar
  • From £22.50
Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK

Scott Sports Dirty Dozen Adventure Trail Run | 12K

  • 12 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £39
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Leith Hill Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1778 ft ascent
  • Sat 14 Mar
  • £60
Crickhowell, Powys, UK

Beast of the Blacks 10, 20 and 40 Mile Trail Running Challenge | 20 Mile

  • 20 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £55-£57
Dorking, Surrey, UK

The Surrey Hills Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £15
London, UK

Orion 15

  • 15 miles xc running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £33-£47
Colchester, Essex, UK

Paras'10 Colchester | Roman Rampage

  • 10 miles multi terrain running
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £55
Tring, Hertfordshire, UK

Run the Wild Half Marathon - Spring Edition

  • 21.1 km trail running + 300 m ascent

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