Hilly Ultra runs in UK
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- Sat 21 Feb
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Feb | 30 Mile Ultra Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer an Ultra Marathon but if you want to go easy, simply run a cool Marathon or Half Marathon, depending on how you feel on the day!
- 30 miles multi terrain running + 6139 ft ascent
- Fri 27 Feb
- £37.80-£44
Badger Challenge
A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sat 28 Feb
- £54-£56
Carry on in the Colliery | Ultra Marathon
Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.
- 30 miles trail running + 1572 ft ascent
- Sat 28 Mar
- £86
Fortitude Ultra | Pippingford
10 Hours • 10 Laps • You vs You. You will be awarded an event medal and coloured finisher's shirt based on your ability to complete 10 laps of the 3-mile, 4-mile or 5-mile loops in the given time.
- 10 hrs trail running + 1824 ft ascent
- Sun 29 Mar
- £26-£37.50
Running Tribe Races | Mar | 40 Mile Ultra Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer an Ultra but if you feel like going easy, run a cool 1-3 loops instead! Ideal for testing out fuelling techniques and kit.
- 40 miles multi terrain running + 9006 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Apr
- £45-£60
Calderdale Way Ultra
Set in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors, this ultra is the perfect addition to the spring running calendar with its open moorland, woodland trails, canals and scenic views.
- Ultra run 2
- Sun 10 May
- £55
Something Wild Festival | Summit Wild Ultra
A stunning ultra trail race taking in the South West Coast Path on a fully-marked route with chip timing and eco medals for all, as part of the festival weekend!
- 50 km trail running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£88
North Leeds Skyline | 50K Ultra Trail/Relay
Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow a waymarked 31.3-mile trail route on hilly and scenic paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond. Team relay option too. Check out the great reviews!
- 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £60-£62
Bewl Water Summer | Ultra
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
- 50 km trail running + 1500 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £85-£90
Race to the King | Castle 50K
The ideal ‘next step’ on your ultra journey! Following an undulating course along the South Downs Way, the route passes by Arundel Castle before returning to West Dean via the Monarch's Way.
- 50 km trail running + 1043 m ascent
- Sat 25 Jul
- £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.
- 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- £20-£65
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
- Sat 12 Sep
- £60-£62
Bewl Water Autumn | Ultra
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
- 50 km trail running + 1500 ft ascent
- Fri 18 - Sat 19 Sep
- £61-£99
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
- Sat 10 Oct
- £40-£65
Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic trail race in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
- Half marathon
- Ultra run 3
- Sat 10 Oct
- £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?
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sat 10 Oct
- £140-£160
Lakes in a Day | 50 Miles
On foot from the top of the Lake District to the bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular.
- 50 miles trail running + 4000 m ascent
- Sun 25 Oct
- £26-£37
Running Tribe Races | Oct | 40 Mile Ultra Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer an Ultra but if you feel like going easy, run a cool 1-3 loops instead! Ideal for testing out fuelling techniques and kit.
- 40 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 28 Nov
- £26-£37
Running Tribe Races | Nov | 30 Mile Ultra Marathon
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer an Ultra Marathon but if you want to go easy, simply run a cool Marathon or Half Marathon, depending on how you feel on the day!
- 30 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 14 Mar
- £60
Beast of the Blacks 10, 20 and 40 Mile Trail Running Challenge | 20 Mile
- 20 miles trail running
- Sat 18 Apr
- £65
Shropshire Way 80K Festival | SW80K
- 80 km trail running + 2000 m ascent
- Sat 25 Apr
- £48-£50
Total Coastal | Ultra
- 50 km multi terrain running + 7000 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Apr
- £72-£82
Butcombe Trail Ultra | 50M
- 50 miles trail running + 1960 m ascent