Trail runs in UK in July 2026

• Thu 2 Jul 2026
• £10-£17

Saltaire - Rock up n' Run

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

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• 5K run
• 10K 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

• Sun 5 Jul 2026
• £33-£38

Summer Ready Run

Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

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

• Multi-terrain run 2

• Thu 9 Jul 2026
• £10-£17

Leeds - Rock up n' Run

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

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

• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul 2026
• £31.99-£319.99
• Early bird

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri Events

Your chance to take on one of the UK’s most demanding and spectacular trail races, set deep in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offering a true mountain challenge.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Music
• Event village
• Event expo
• Mountains
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Plastic-free event
• Age 17 & over

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run 2

• Sat 11 Jul 2026
• £14-£56

It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza

Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.

• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 16 & over

• 10K run
• 5K run
• 10 miler
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 2 more races

• Sat 11 Jul 2026
• £14-£42

Sithee at Slawit Again

Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.

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

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

• Sun 12 Jul 2026
• £21.95-£67.95

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

• Families
• Carbon offset
• Trees not tees
• Recycling
• Beginner-friendly
• Plastic bottle free
• Music
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Plastic-free event
• Age 14 & over

• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Trail run
• Ultra run

• Sun 12 Jul 2026
• £27-£38

Norfolk Festival of Running

Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.

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

• Fixed time runs 2

• Thu 16 Jul 2026
• £10-£17

Huddersfield - Rock up n' Run

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

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

• 5K run
• 10K run

• Sun 19 Jul 2026
• £15-£60

Revesby Running Festival

Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Age 12 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Multi-terrain run

• Sun 19 Jul 2026
• £16-£29

Ooops I Ran It Again | North

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

• Families
• Beginner-friendly
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Park
• All ages

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

• Thu 23 Jul 2026
• £10-£17

Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run

Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!

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

• 5K run
• 10K run

• Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
• £300-£350

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 10 days trail running

• 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

• Sun 26 Jul 2026
• £15-£31

AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half

Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!

• Beginner-friendly
• Event village
• Public transport links
• Age 18 & over

• Trail run
• Ultra run

• Thu 30 Jul 2026
• £10-£17

Skipton - Rock up n' Run

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

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

• 5K run
• 10K run