Trail runs in UK

• Sat 19 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

The Lucky Horseshoe

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

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

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run

• Sat 19 Sep 2026
• £25-£56

Oktoberfest

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. With distances ranging from 10K to ultra marathon along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Age 16 & over

• 10K run
• 10 miler
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sun 20 Sep 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

Something to Talk About

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent

• 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

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

The Wensum Way Trail

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over the distance of your choice. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 14 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Trail run
• Half marathon 2
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £33-£55

Thames Meander Autumn

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Urban
• Age 17 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• £25-£42

The East Coast Chuffer

All aboard for The East Coast Chuffer – a scenic running adventure setting off from Peasholme Park, Scarborough, and steaming along the historic Cinder Track!

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Coast
• Age 16 & over

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

• 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
• £45-£140

The South Hams Ultra

The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon over a choice of distances, which follows the brand new South Hams Way in South Devon.

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

• Ultra run 2
• Marathon

• 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

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £16-£29

Scare Bear Run | North

Get involved in the spooky Scare Bear Run North! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• All ages

• Trail run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sat 17 Oct 2026
• £19-£22

Loggerheads Autumn Trails

Dash through vibrant autumn woodlands and rugged trails, conquering scenic hills and winding paths. xperience the thrill, camaraderie, and natural beauty of Loggerheads’ unforgettable trail challenge.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Event village
• Park
• Age 14 & over

• Trail run 2
• CaniCross

• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• £23-£58

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Rural
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

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

• 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

• Sat 24 Oct 2026
• £28-£36

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 15 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon

• 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 25 Oct 2026
• £28-£36

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday

Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!

• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 15 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sun 25 Oct 2026
• £33-£38

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

• Beginner-friendly
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• Multi-terrain run 2

• Sun 25 Oct 2026
• £37.50-£39.50

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

• Beginner-friendly
• Enter online
• Flat
• Event village
• Coast
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent

• Sun 25 Oct 2026
• £35

Stort30

A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.

• Beginner-friendly
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent

• Sat 31 Oct 2026
• £4-£56

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• All ages

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run
• Trail run
• + 2 more races

• Sun 1 Nov 2026
• £7-£47

Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Come and conquer the Wendover Woods hills in this scenic Autumnal challenge and discover the joy of trail running with this majestic race with the forest is shrouded in colours.

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• All ages

• Fun run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sat 7 Nov 2026
• £23-£41

Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 16 & over

• Multi-terrain run 2
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sat 7 Nov 2026
• £14-£25

The Grim Reservoir Dogs Canicross Challenge

Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!

• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 16 & over

• Trail run 2