Hilly Trail runs in UK
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- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £20-£88
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 17 & over
- Trail run 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £33-£62
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 15-80
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £9-£40
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Age 3 & over
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Fun run 2
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £7-£32
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.
- Families
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- All ages
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £60-£175
Race to the King
Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Choose from two unique 50km loops – or tackle both in a non-stop 100km challenge!
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Entertainment
- Music
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Free venue entry
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- 100K ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £26-£32
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!
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £31.99-£37.99
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 9.8 km trail running + 1335 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Jul 2026
- £330
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.
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Park
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Aug 2026
- £20-£65
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 16 & over
- 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £33-£62
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 15-80
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £38.50
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent
- Sat 10 Oct 2026
- £10-£270
- Early bird
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?
Early bird on now
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Beginner-friendly
- Music
- Event village
- Public transport links
- All ages
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sat 10 Oct 2026
- £31-£35
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Plastic-free event
- Age 16 & over
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Sat 10 Oct 2026
- £70-£80
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Mountainous
- Age 18 & over
- 23 miles trail running + 850 m ascent
- Sat 24 Oct 2026
- £18.50
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...
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Sun 28 Dec
The Christmas Charity Run at Rathfinny
- 10 km trail running + 184 m ascent
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
Whinlatter Moon Runner 10K Head Torch Trail Race
- 10 km trail running
- Sat 21 Feb 2026
The Leeds 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 7 Mar 2026
Scott Sports Dirty Dozen Adventure Trail Run | 12K
- 12 km trail running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
Leith Hill Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1778 ft ascent
- Sat 21 Mar 2026
Paras'10 Colchester | Roman Rampage
- 10 miles multi terrain running