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Ultra runs in UK

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Join over 1,200 runners and walkers to the Serpent Trail, a stunning route that weaves through the greensand hills, rivers, woodland, and lowland heath of the South Downs National Park.
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • FREE-£175
Midhurst, West Sussex, UK

Spring Trail Series

Join over 1,200 runners and walkers to the Serpent Trail, a stunning route that weaves through the greensand hills, rivers, woodland, and lowland heath of the South Downs National Park.

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run
  • Ultra run 2
Not made it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city?
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The London Run

Not made it into The London Marathon but still fancy getting a super awesome medal based on the iconic race set in the capital city?

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Get active after Easter on a 50km challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £139
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Get active after Easter on a 50km challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 50 km trail running + 320 m ascent
A relaxed, lap-based trail ultra through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • £33-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Roman Ramble | Ultra Marathon

A relaxed, lap-based trail ultra through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.

  • 6 hrs trail running
Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.
  • Wed 22 - Sun 26 Apr
  • £125-£350
  • Early bird
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Thames Ring Series

Take on this legendary 250-mile ultra following rivers and canals in a gruelling anti-clockwise loop through stunning countryside and historic towns within 100 hours.

  • Ultra run 3
This event gives participants the opportunity to take in a runnable, beautiful route which follows the North Walian coastline between Prestatyn and Bangor.
  • Sat 25 Apr
  • £52.50-£90.50
Prestatyn, Clwyd, UK

North Wales 50K & 100K

This event gives participants the opportunity to take in a runnable, beautiful route which follows the North Walian coastline between Prestatyn and Bangor.

  • 50K ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
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.
  • Sat 25 Apr
  • £45-£60
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK

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
Ready to go beyond your usual route? Start in Newcastle, escape to stunning trails and go beyond the ordinary with a fully supported 55km ultra adventure this springtime.
  • Sat 25 Apr
  • £90
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Beyond Newcastle | 55K

Ready to go beyond your usual route? Start in Newcastle, escape to stunning trails and go beyond the ordinary with a fully supported 55km ultra adventure this springtime.

  • 55 km trail running + 323 m ascent
Didn't get a ballot entry into The London Marathon? Don't panic, come and experience this event instead and earn a fantastic London-themed medal!
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • FREE-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon | Wales

Didn't get a ballot entry into The London Marathon? Don't panic, come and experience this event instead and earn a fantastic London-themed medal!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £37.50-£39.50
Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

London Calling

Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!

  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete an ultra and earn a Zig Zag medal too. Cover your Virtual London Marathon miles here!
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Other Run | Ultra Marathon

On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete an ultra and earn a Zig Zag medal too. Cover your Virtual London Marathon miles here!

  • 7 hrs road running
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
  • Fri 1 May
  • £100-£102
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Pig BackYard Ultra

4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?

  • 1 day multi terrain running
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • £39-£199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!

  • Trail run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run
Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • FREE-£290
Inverness, Highland, UK

Ultra X Scotland

Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Trail run 3
This Bank Holiday event is run 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.
  • Mon 4 May
  • £16-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Bank Holiday Madness May

This Bank Holiday event is run 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
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £95.50-£155.50
Prestatyn, Clwyd, UK

24 Hours South | The Offa's Dyke Ultra

The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.

  • 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
Come and join the Spring 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!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Spring Lucky Dip Run

Come and join the Spring 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!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £55
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

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
The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside.  Fully tracked and interactive
  • Sun 10 May
  • £60
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires | Ultra

The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside. Fully tracked and interactive

  • 35 miles multi terrain running + 2052 ft ascent
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
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?
  • Sat 16 May
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Rocky at 50 Run

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
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincolnshire Run

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £85
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 50K Trail Ultra Marathon

The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 50 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • 7 hrs road running
Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £33-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Birthday Run | Ultra Marathon

Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!

  • 40 miles multi terrain running

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