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Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over ultra distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £31-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Wensum Way Trail | Ultra Marathon

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over ultra distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

  • 6 hrs trail running
The event's 10th Anniversary Edition takes place in the land of Lawrence of Arabia. The mystical desert course will take you past historic sites, into dramatic wadis and over magnificent sand dunes.
  • Mon 28 Sep - Fri 2 Oct
  • £1,795
Amman, Jordan

Ultra X Jordan

The event's 10th Anniversary Edition takes place in the land of Lawrence of Arabia. The mystical desert course will take you past historic sites, into dramatic wadis and over magnificent sand dunes.

  • Ultra run 2
Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection! Run as many 5K laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your well-deserved medal, flapjack and beer.
  • Wed 30 Sep
  • £34.20-£40
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Kingfisher Challenge

Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection! Run as many 5K laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your well-deserved medal, flapjack and beer.

  • 6 hrs 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.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £40-£65
Campsite, Stirling, UK

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 3
"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?
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £10-£270
  • Early bird
Stirling, UK

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?

  • Ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
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.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £45-£140
Plymouth, Devon, UK

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
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £139
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – featuring the North Downs Way National Trail.

  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £160
Caldbeck, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £15-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £51.50
Corwen, Clwyd, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £56-£58
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 24 Oct
  • £72
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £37.50-£39.50
Lymington, Hampshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £35-£55
Bishop's Stortford, Essex, UK

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
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 10km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £26-£37
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Oct

A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 10km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 1 day multi terrain running
Run volcanic ridgelines and ancient forest trails above the Atlantic, where dramatic climbs, wild scenery and island adventure combine into an unforgettable ultra-running experience.
  • Sat 31 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
  • £85-£455
Machico, Portugal

Ultra X Madeira

Run volcanic ridgelines and ancient forest trails above the Atlantic, where dramatic climbs, wild scenery and island adventure combine into an unforgettable ultra-running experience.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Multi-terrain run
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.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £54-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £20-£37
Egham, Surrey, UK

Remembrance Run | South

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £20-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

Remembrance Run | North East

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Take a sensory journey of 50km or 100km, past Kasbahs, through traditional fortified villages, lush oases and over rocky desert whilst being supported by the wonderful local population.
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov
  • £185-£475
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Ultra X Morocco

Take a sensory journey of 50km or 100km, past Kasbahs, through traditional fortified villages, lush oases and over rocky desert whilst being supported by the wonderful local population.

  • Ultra run 2
Run the three peaks of Anglesey: a guided 55km ultra linking the island’s highest summits on spectacular coastal and inland trails, finishing at beautiful Lligwy Beach.
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £61.50
Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, UK

The Anglesey 3 Peaks Run Challenge

Run the three peaks of Anglesey: a guided 55km ultra linking the island’s highest summits on spectacular coastal and inland trails, finishing at beautiful Lligwy Beach.

  • 55 km trail running
Run through the woods at the award-winning Salcey Forest while you're served mince pies and treats from the aid station! Run as many 3.5-mile laps as you wish in the time limit.
  • Fri 20 Nov
  • £34.20-£40
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Dormouse Challenge

Run through the woods at the award-winning Salcey Forest while you're served mince pies and treats from the aid station! Run as many 3.5-mile laps as you wish in the time limit.

  • 6 hrs trail running
Take on a scenic trail challenge on a weekday along the River Dart, with rolling hills, woodland paths and breathtaking views through some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside.
  • Fri 20 Nov
  • £34
Totnes, Devon, UK

Dart Challenge | Dart Challenge

Take on a scenic trail challenge on a weekday along the River Dart, with rolling hills, woodland paths and breathtaking views through some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside.

  • 6 hrs multi terrain running
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 7km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sat 28 Nov
  • £26-£37
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Nov

A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 7km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 1 day multi terrain running
Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself one of the incredible themed medals and, of course, a bobble hat!!
  • Sat 5 Dec
  • £21-£40
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run

Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself one of the incredible themed medals and, of course, a bobble hat!!

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

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