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A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.
  • Sun 1 Feb
  • £60
Thetford, Suffolk, UK

Peddars Way Ultra

A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.

  • 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £25-£44
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Coastal Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £60
Ongar, Essex, UK

St Peters Way Ultra

42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!

  • 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
Come and join The Doughnut Dash Marathon! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £22-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Doughnut Dash | Northampton | Marathon

Come and join The Doughnut Dash Marathon! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £49
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Way of the Dead 50K | Way of the Dead 50K

The Way of the Dead (formerly the 'Dartmoor Traverse East to West') returns for the second year, with a 50K Dartmoor Traverse route from east to west.

  • 50 km trail running + 1389 m ascent
Rose of the Shires Ultra incorporating The Rosebud Marathon, showcasing a grand tour of Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside.
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £46-£130
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Rose of the Shires Ultra and The Rosebud Marathon

Rose of the Shires Ultra incorporating The Rosebud Marathon, showcasing a grand tour of Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside.

  • Ultra run
  • Marathon
Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.
  • Wed 22 - Sun 26 Apr
  • £125-£350
  • Early bird
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Thames Ring Series

Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.

  • Ultra run 3
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
  • Fri 1 May
  • £100-£102
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Pig BackYard Ultra

4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?

  • 1 day multi terrain running
A selection of races with top reviews based in the village of Naseby famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The ultra takes in Althorp, home of the Spencer family and Princess Diana's resting place.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £24-£60
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires

A selection of races with top reviews based in the village of Naseby famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The ultra takes in Althorp, home of the Spencer family and Princess Diana's resting place.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £80-£85
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 50K Trail Ultra Marathon

The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 50 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • FREE-£32.50
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation

Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!

  • Challenge walk 2
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Short walk
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
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep
  • £65-£250
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Altra 13 Valleys

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run 3
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
This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £51.50
Corwen, Clwyd, UK

Brenig Way 50K Trail

This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.

  • 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent
The only way is up with this race along the Offas Dyke footpath. The scenery and terrain become more and more beautiful, and challenging as you go!
  • Sun 6 Dec
  • £38.50
Prestatyn, Clwyd, UK

Sea 2 Summit | Offa's Dyke Half Marathon

The only way is up with this race along the Offas Dyke footpath. The scenery and terrain become more and more beautiful, and challenging as you go!

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb
  • £30-£70
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Harrogate Hustle

  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Feb
  • £150
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Lady Annes Way 75

  • 75 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £66-£91
Okehampton, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Winter Traverse

  • Trail run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £45-£85
Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme & Taff Xtreme Marathon

  • Ultra run
  • Marathon
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £80
Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Brecon to Cardiff Ultra

  • 70 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £9-£11
Colchester, Essex, UK

The Mersea Mix | The Mersea Mix

  • 7 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £9-£11
Hockley, Essex, UK

Smugglers Trail

  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
  • Sat 14 Mar
  • £30-£90
Otley, West Yorkshire, UK

Welcome Way

  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run 2
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £33-£46
Bridgend, South Glamorgan, UK

Vale Coastal Trail Races

  • 10 miler
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run

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