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Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £54-£56
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod | Ultra Marathon

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 21 & over
  • 32 miles trail running
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £26-£28
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Hull Culture Run I | Ultra Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Age 20 & over
  • 32 miles trail running + 2422 ft ascent
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an ultra? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for over a marathon distance up to the 7-hour cut off.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Windmill Way Wander | Ultra Marathon

It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an ultra? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for over a marathon distance up to the 7-hour cut off.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running + 764 ft ascent
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £16-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - North

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
A great venue tucked away in the Warwickshire countryside. The ground is runnable all year and the views great too. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your goodies!
  • Fri 23 Jan 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Crocodile Challenge

A great venue tucked away in the Warwickshire countryside. The ground is runnable all year and the views great too. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your goodies!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running + 154 ft ascent
Come and join in Winter 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!
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Winter Lucky Dip Run

Come and join in Winter 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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Spice Up Your Run - Wales

If you're looking to spice up your run or you need some running like you've never needed running before, then this is the event for you!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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 & kit.
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £26-£37.50
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Jan | 30 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 & kit.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 30 miles multi terrain running + 6139 ft ascent
Cancelled
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 & kit.
  • Sun 25 Jan 2026
  • £26-£37.50
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Jan | 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 & kit.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 40 miles multi terrain running + 8613 ft ascent
A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £60
Thetford, Suffolk, UK

Peddars Way Ultra

A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
The reservoir has it all. The tranquillity of the woods, open grassland and calming waters, it’s a beauty! Run as many 3.3-mile loops as you like within 6 hours.
  • Wed 4 Feb 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK

Squirrel Challenge

The reservoir has it all. The tranquillity of the woods, open grassland and calming waters, it’s a beauty! Run as many 3.3-mile loops as you like within 6 hours.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running + 82 ft 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 6 Feb 2026
  • £16-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Feb

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.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!!
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Highland Hotfoot

Come and join in The Highland Hotfoot because who doesn't love those furry Highland Cows and therefore want a medal of them!!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Come and join in The Racoon Rocket Run and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy racoon on! What more could you ask for??
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Racoon Rocket Run

Come and join in The Racoon Rocket Run and earn yourself a beautiful medal with an adorable picture of a fluffy racoon on! What more could you ask for??

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £54-£56
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Besotted at Bingley | Ultra Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Age 21 & over
  • 32 miles trail running
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £16-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Smurf Run | North

Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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 15 Feb 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 2 | My Funny Valentine

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
Due to the success of the Rebellious Rubber Ducky Run in 2025 Saturn Running is holding it's second event inspired by the adorable bath toys!
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rubber Ducky Dash

Due to the success of the Rebellious Rubber Ducky Run in 2025 Saturn Running is holding it's second event inspired by the adorable bath toys!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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!
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026
  • £26-£37.50
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 30 miles multi terrain running + 6139 ft ascent
42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £60
Ongar, Essex, UK

St Peters Way Ultra

42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest in a looped-route ultra with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Thetford Festival of Running | Ultra Marathon

New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest in a looped-route ultra with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running
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!
  • Fri 27 Feb 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running + 423 ft ascent
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
  • Sat 28 Feb 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Giraffe Gallop

There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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.
  • Sat 28 Feb 2026
  • £54-£56
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 21 & over
  • 30 miles trail running + 1572 ft ascent
Come and get involved in the second St David's Day Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £16-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

St Davids Day Dragon Run

Come and get involved in the second St David's Day Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races

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