Trail runs requiring navigation skills

• Sun 1 Feb 2026
• £60

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.

• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Flat
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent

• Sun 8 Feb 2026
• £25-£44

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.

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Coast
• Plastic-free event
• Age 16 & over

• Marathon
• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 22 Feb 2026
• £60

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!

• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent

• Sun 22 Feb 2026
• £22-£34

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!

• Enter online
• Flat
• Traffic free
• Age 18 & over

• 26.2 miles trail running

• Sat 28 Mar 2026
• £49

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.

• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Age 18 & over

• 50 km trail running + 1389 m ascent

• Sat 11 Apr 2026
• £46-£130

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.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• Ultra run
• Marathon

• Wed 22 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
• £100-£350
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Urban
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• Ultra run 3

• Fri 1 May 2026
• £100-£102

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?

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Event village
• Rural
• Coast
• Plastic-free event
• Age 20 & over

• 1 day multi terrain running

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £24-£60

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.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

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

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £80-£85

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!

• Beginner-friendly
• Music
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Mountainous
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 50 km trail running + 1800 m ascent

• Sat 20 Jun 2026
• FREE-£32.50

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!

• Families
• Plastic bottle free
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 8 & over

• Challenge walk 2
• Trail run
• Ultra run
• Short walk

• Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £57.50-£185

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!

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Rural
• Mountains
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• Trail run
• Ultra run 3

• 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

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £51.50

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.

• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Flat
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent