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Trail 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

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
Join a summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £139
Guildford, Surrey

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Join a summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
Runners complete two off-road loops through fields and woodland, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. Complete the loop in time, and you start again, until there's one last man standing!
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • From £100
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra

Runners complete two off-road loops through fields and woodland, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. Complete the loop in time, and you start again, until there's one last man standing!

  • 4.17 miles trail running
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-£100
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire

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

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
A challenging 50K across mixed terrain, with sustained climbs, long miles, and expansive views across the Borders, built for experienced runners chasing a true ultra test.
  • Sun 9 Aug
  • £50-£55
Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Durty Trail Weekender | 50K Hills & Horizons

A challenging 50K across mixed terrain, with sustained climbs, long miles, and expansive views across the Borders, built for experienced runners chasing a true ultra test.

  • 50 km trail running + 1585 m ascent
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 14 Aug
  • £15-£27
Egham, Surrey

Midweek Chasing Numbers Aug

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you! This is an amazing Hamilton-inspired event with an incredible themed medal too.
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £15-£35
Staines, Surrey

I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot Run

If you're a fan of the musical Hamilton, then this is the run for you! This is an amazing Hamilton-inspired event with an incredible themed medal too.

  • Trail 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

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
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 21 Aug
  • £15-£27
Egham, Surrey

Midweek Medal Madness Run August

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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
  • £15-£29
Durham, County Durham

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

Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10 | Ultra Marathon

  • 32 miles trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £57-£59
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Esk Valley Way Ultra

  • 36 miles trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £80-£86
Ivybridge, Devon

Dartmoor Big Day Out | The Crossing

  • 33.5 miles trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £78-£100
Hexham, Northumberland

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra - Backwards | Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra - Backwards

  • 37 miles trail running
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £68-£110
Manningtree, Suffolk

Stour Valley Path Ultra Run

  • 100K ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £89
Stirling

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Ultra - 49K

  • 49 km trail running + 1943 m ascent
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £60-£80
Buckie, Moray

The Speyside Way 50K & 100K

  • 50K ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug
  • £73-£75
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Foxton Hound Ultra

  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £139
Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd

Rab 14 Peaks Ultra

  • 55 km trail running + 3900 m ascent
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£58
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell

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

Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race

  • 130 miles trail running
  • Sat 29 Aug
  • From £65
Yelverton, Devon

Manumit Dartmoor 50

  • 50 km trail running

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