Ultra runs in UK in October 2026

• 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 2

• 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?

Early bird on now

• Ultra run
• 50K ultra run
• 10K run
• Fun run

• Sat 10 Oct
• £45-£140

The South Hams Ultra

The South Hams Ultra is a very scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in Devon over a choice of distances, which follows the brand new South Hams Way in South Devon.

• Ultra run 2
• Marathon

• 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 11 Oct
• £16-£29

Scare Bear Run | North

Get involved in the spooky Scare Bear Run North! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

• Trail run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 3 more races

• Sun 18 Oct
• £51.50

Brenig Way 50K Trail

This regional marked footpath of 32 miles winds it's way through some beautifully remote upland scenery. Start at the town of Corwen in the Dee Valley, and follow the signage up the Dee Valley.

• 50 km trail running + 1450 m ascent

• Sun 18 Oct
• £56-£58

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | Ultra Marathon

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

• 32.5 miles trail running + 1770 ft ascent

• Sat 24 Oct
• £72

Thames Trail Ultra

This 47-mile point-to-point along England’s longest river is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar, boasting an interesting route and top runner reviews.

• 47 miles trail running + 913 ft ascent

• Sun 25 Oct
• £37.50-£39.50

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

• 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent

• Sun 25 Oct
• £35-£55

Stort30

A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.

• 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent

• Sat 31 Oct
• £54-£56

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Ultra Marathon

A Halloween-themed ultra run you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

• 32 miles trail running