Ultra X

Ultra X

Push Your Limits: Ultra X is a unique multi-day series of amazing ultramarathons, accessible to all.

Ultra X Series

Walk or run a fully-supported adventure in one of the world's most beautiful locations. With routes from 12km to 330km, there's an Ultra X challenge for you, whatever your pace, with special awards for completing events in the series:

GB SLAM!

Can you complete Ultra X Scotland, Wales and England in the same year and earn The Great British Slam award? Under 23s go FREE - no catch.

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

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 2
Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
  • FREE-£280
Brecon, Powys

Ultra X Wales

Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.

  • Ultra run 4
  • 50K ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • FREE-£270
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Ultra X England

From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Multi-terrain run 2

THE EUROPEAN SLAM!

Can you complete Ultra X Slovenia, Finland and Madeira to earn The European Slam award?

Explore ancient glacial forests and shimmering lakes on iconic trails through Finland’s Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, an unforgettable trail adventure for runners and walkers of all levels.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
  • £63-£330
Finland

Ultra X Finland

Explore ancient glacial forests and shimmering lakes on iconic trails through Finland’s Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, an unforgettable trail adventure for runners and walkers of all levels.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Trail run
Ultra X I Feel Slovenia is an ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • £40-£235
Slovenia

Ultra X I Feel Slovenia

Ultra X I Feel Slovenia is an ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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-£428.49
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

THE AFRICA SLAM!

Can you complete the continent to earn The Africa Slam? Athletes must complete all five African events - Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Sahara. There is no time limit on completing the Africa Slam.

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
  • £205-£495
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
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Dec 2027
  • £525-£775
Rwanda

Ultra X Rwanda

Ultra X Rwanda is an event that takes place over two days around northern Rwanda in the districts of Burera and Musanze. It offers two events: a 110km two stage event and a 50km single stage race.

  • Ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Mon 23 - Fri 27 Feb
  • £2,595
Tanzania

Ultra X Tanzania

Ultra X Tanzania is a multi-stage ultra marathon that takes place over five days in the stunning scenic and seldom travelled backcountry of northern Tanzania around Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • 5 days multi terrain running
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Set deep in the Chegaga region of the Moroccan Sahara, this multi-stage route crosses towering dunes, wide open sands and rugged desert terrain under sun-baked skies, testing grit and resolve.
  • Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar
  • £1,995
Morocco

Ultra X Sahara

Set deep in the Chegaga region of the Moroccan Sahara, this multi-stage route crosses towering dunes, wide open sands and rugged desert terrain under sun-baked skies, testing grit and resolve.

  • 5 days multi terrain running

All Ultra-X Events

The "best adventures on the planet", consistently rated above 9.5 out of 10 for customer experience, you'll make memories to last a lifetime.

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

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
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

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 2
Explore ancient glacial forests and shimmering lakes on iconic trails through Finland’s Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, an unforgettable trail adventure for runners and walkers of all levels.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
  • £63-£330
Finland

Ultra X Finland

Explore ancient glacial forests and shimmering lakes on iconic trails through Finland’s Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, an unforgettable trail adventure for runners and walkers of all levels.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Trail run
Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
  • FREE-£280
Brecon, Powys

Ultra X Wales

Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.

  • Ultra run 4
  • 50K ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Ultra X I Feel Slovenia is an ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • £40-£235
Slovenia

Ultra X I Feel Slovenia

Ultra X I Feel Slovenia is an ultramarathon event that takes place in western Slovenia, nestled between the towering Julian Alps to the north and the Adriatic coast to the south.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Multi-terrain run 2
From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • FREE-£270
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Ultra X England

From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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
  • £1,845
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
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-£428.49
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
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
  • £205-£495
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
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.