Ultra runs in UK
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- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
- £45-£75
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere 24hr Ultra
Push your limits on a stunning 24-hour Lake District loop over 5K. Run solo or in a team to complete as many laps as possible in an unforgettable test of endurance and spirit, as part of the festival.
- 24 hrs trail running
- Fri 22 May
- £15-£29
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 23 May
- £15-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £89-£199
London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
- Trail run 3
- Ultra run 2
- Marathon
- 100K ultra run 2
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £33-£165
Farmmageddon
Can you survive Farmmageddon? You have 32 hours to complete 100 miles over a fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm. 24-hour or shorter distance options too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- + 2 more races
- Sat 23 May
- £15-£34
Catch Me If You Can | Northampton
Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 24 May
- £15-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 24 May
- £15-£34
Slow and Steady Wins The Race | Northampton
Walk, jog or run! Choose your distance from 5K to ultra, enjoy stunning Washlands trails, and earn a well-deserved medal and goody bag.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Mon 25 May
- £15-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Fri 29 May
- £15-£27
Midweek Medal Madness | Leons Birthday Run
Come and join this May Midweek Medal Madness event, where runners will also be celebrating Leon's Birthday!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£34
Rocky at 50 Run | Wales
Come and celebrate 50 years since the release of the iconic Rocky film! Have you got the Eye of The Tiger, the guts to get the glory and the will to rise up to the challenge and run?
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 30 May
- £67
The Telford T50 Trail Run
Take on the amazing Telford T50 pathway taking in so many special and interesting places in Telford. From the world-famous Ironbridge to the heights of the Wrekin, through past industrial areas.
- 50 miles trail running
- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
- £45-£75
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere 24hr Ultra
Push your limits on a stunning 24-hour Lake District loop over 5K. Run solo or in a team to complete as many laps as possible in an unforgettable test of endurance and spirit, as part of the festival.
- 24 hrs trail running
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£38
Circuit Du Sore Legs
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £39-£199
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Sat 6 Jun
- £80-£130
Suffolk Back Yard Ultra Festival
Push your limits at the highly competitive Summer Suffolk Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 6 Jun
- £15-£35
Strawberry Shortcake Scamper
Who remembers the character Strawberry Shortcake and all her adorable friends like Orange Blossom and Lemon Meringue?! Here's your chance for a medal of her!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £95-£105
- Team places only
Endure24 | Reading
The UK’s biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the stunning 8km course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £53.50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £76-£88
Samaritans Way Ultra | 60K Ultra
Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.
- 60 km trail running + 4560 ft ascent
- 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
- Sun 7 Jun
- £15-£35
The Summer Lucky Dip Run
Come and join the Summer Lucky Dip Run! There is no set medal for this race, instead, you will get to choose your own from a selection of medals from past events!
- Road run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 7 Jun
- £33-£38
Valley of the Owls Run | Ultra Marathon
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- 7 hrs road running
- Fri 12 Jun
- £15-£27
Midweek Chasing Numbers June
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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 3 more races
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £39-£199
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
- Trail run 2
- Ultra run 4
- 100K ultra run
- 10K run
- 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