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Trail runs in May 2026

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Swim, bike and run in the Gateway to the Dales at this family-friendly multisport festival, featuring triathlon, trail running and scenic sportives over May Bank Holiday.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • £10-£55
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Multisport Festival

Swim, bike and run in the Gateway to the Dales at this family-friendly multisport festival, featuring triathlon, trail running and scenic sportives over May Bank Holiday.

  • Fun run 3
  • Trail run
  • Short sportive
  • Long sportive
  • Sportive
  • + 7 more races
  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • All ages
Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.
  • Sat 23 May
  • FREE
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events | Fun Run

Enjoy a 1.5km fun run within an exclusive venue at this family-friendly multisport summer event.

  • 1.5 km trail running
  • All ages
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £15-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £14-£42
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Get the Hull out of Here

Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 1 more race
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 16 & over
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £15-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5

Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • All ages
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 28 May
  • £10-£17
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, UK

Slawit - Rock up n' Run

Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.
  • Fri 29 - Sun 31 May
  • £10-£79
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender

A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.

  • Ultra run
  • Trail run 4
  • Walking festival
  • Half marathon
  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
Run. Refuel. Repeat. Take on the Rothwell Cakeathon and earn every slice in this friendly, traffic-free, flat, runnable course with a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £24-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rothwell Cakeathon

Run. Refuel. Repeat. Take on the Rothwell Cakeathon and earn every slice in this friendly, traffic-free, flat, runnable course with a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.

  • Trail run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sat 2 May
  • £69.90-£79.90
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Bristol Backyard Ultra

  • 1 day trail running
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£39
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Staveley

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Sat 2 May
  • £50-£99
Brecon, Powys, UK

Rasus y Bannau

  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Sat 2 May
  • £45
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Greensand Way Ultra Run

  • 30 miles trail running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £18-£32
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Bluebell Bash

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 3 May
  • £28-£77
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Tempo Trail Races

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
  • Sun 3 May
  • £20
Lancing, West Sussex, UK

Three Forts Challenge | 5 Mile Trail Run

  • 5 miles trail running + 553 ft ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £25
Epsom, Surrey, UK

Leatherhead Rotary Bluebell 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £13-£39
Camberley, Surrey, UK

Run Frimley | 1 Mile Fun Run

  • 1 km trail running
  • Mon 4 May
  • £38-£56
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

BigWayRound - Winchester

  • Trail run 2
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Wed 6 May
  • £21
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Carlisle City Urban Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £22-£38
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Brockholes Bimble

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Fri 8 May
  • £33.30-£39
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

Bat Challenge

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £35-£71
Exmoor, Devon, UK

Endurancelife | Exmoor

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £18-£38
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Cottam Canter

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £27.50-£38.50
Sidmouth, Devon, UK

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon

  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £20-£75
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival

  • Trail run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Ultra run

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