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Ultra runs in August 2026

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West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £20-£65
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK

She Strides Ultra 50K

West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.

  • 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£95
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey12

The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.

  • 12 hrs trail running
Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£95
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW First To Full Triathlon Festival | 12hr Solo

Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.

  • 12 hrs trail running
Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Great British Bake Run

Who doesn't like cake?! The Great British Bake Run is back for another year! The medal is a fantastic cupcake which doubles up as a magnet to go on your fridge!

  • Road run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £54-£56
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Ultra Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 50 km trail running
Your race, your pace, your distance! Ultra runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Ultra Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Ultra runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • 7 hrs road running
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Durham

Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £30-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | Ultra Marathon

  • 32 miles trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £139
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £80-£86
Ivybridge, Devon, UK

Dartmoor Big Day Out | The Crossing

  • 33.5 miles trail running
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £16-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £89
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Ultra - 49K

  • 49 km trail running + 1943 m ascent
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £50-£55
Selkirk, Scottish Borders, UK

Durty Trail Weekender | 50K Hills & Horizons

  • 50 km trail running + 1585 m ascent
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £16-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Medal Madness Run August

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug
  • £73-£75
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Foxton Hound Ultra

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£58
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell

  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 29 Aug
  • £75-£117
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race

  • 130 miles trail running

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