Running Trail Running Events 2026–2027

Westonbirt is the National Arboretum, home to over 2,500 different species of tree! This includes 5 national collections, including rare trees from across the world. The route is incredibly beautiful, varied and interesting as you run through the different areas dedicated to specific species. The sold terrain underfoot gives you a surface more akin to a solid road surface, with all the beauty of a trail run. Westonbirt is a great relaxing family day out with lots of activities for children too. As part of your race ticket you are welcome to stay and enjoy the arboretum for the whole day, and family, friends and supporters can gain access to the arboretum for just £3/person when travelling with a runner, for special access before 9am, and stay for the day too. Normal visitor ticket prices will be payable after 9am.

A challenging multi-day running race across the mountains of Wales, with steep ascents and rugged terrain. The race covers a distance of 380 km with approximately 16,400 m of ascent, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. It is not only a test of physical endurance but also a celebration of the natural beauty of Wales. Participants must navigate the race route using map navigation and GPS tracking, and the event offers various entry formats, including the full six-day course and shorter options like Dragon's Fire and Dragon's Tail. Dragon’s Fire - Tân y Ddraig provides an exhilarating two-day introduction to the Dragon’s Back Race, beginning with the iconic start at Conwy Castle. Runners follow the same route as full-course participants through the dramatic mountains of the Carneddau, Glyderau, Snowdon massif and the notorious Rhinogs, which are regarded as the most technical and spectacular terrain of the race. With full race support and two nights in atmospheric overnight camps, it offers an ideal way to experience the spirit and challenge of the full Dragon’s Back Race without committing to the entire six days. Dragon’s Tail - Cynffon y Ddraig captures the unforgettable final chapters of the Dragon’s Back Race, inviting runners to join on Day 5 for a stunning traverse of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), which is often regarded as the best single day of the race. Day 6 offers a striking change of pace: a flat, fast ultra into the heart of Cardiff, finishing with a rapturous welcome to our finish area within the grounds of Cardiff Castle. With full race support, two nights in the lively overnight camps, and transport provided to join the event at Camp 4, this is an opportunity to experience the glory of the Dragon’s Back Race finale, without the six-day commitment.

Join us for the Shere 42k, 21k, and 10k, well-established trail running events set in the stunning Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you are looking for a scenic 10k, a new challenge with the 21k, or a full 42k marathon, this event offers something for all levels of trail runners. Race Options: • 10k: A picturesque route with a 123m ascent, passing through woodland and undulating trails before returning to Shere. One drink station. • 21k (New for 2025): Following the same start as the 42k, this route takes in sections of the North Downs and Ranmore, with an elevation of 543m. Three drink stations. • 42k: A rewarding trail marathon with 1,300m elevation, covering some of the best viewpoints in the area, including Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill, St Martha’s Hill, and Newlands Corner. Seven drink stations. What to Expect: • Chip-timed event with clearly marked routes and marshals at key points • Medals and free buffs for all finishers • Spot prizes and awards for race winners • Water stations: 10k (1), 21k (3), 42k (6) • Morning coffee, pastries, and post-race food • Brands who will be at the Event Village include,Instinct, La Sportiva, Topo, Leki,   VJ Shoes, Ultimate Direction, Knockaround Sunglasses • Free parking for runners and spectators Event Schedule: • Registration from 7:30 AM is in the Pavilion at the top of the Rec • 42k Marathon: Start 9:00 AM  • 21k Half Marathon: Start 9:30 AM  • 10k: Start 10:00 AM The Race starts and finishes at the cricket pavilion. Entries will be available on the day (cash only), though medals cannot be guaranteed for late entries. Please click on BLUE tab on the left for more information including .gpx files for each race Training Runs To help you prepare, we will host fortnightly Sunday morning trail runs covering sections of the route. More details will be shared closer to the event. Places To Stay Click here to find Places To Stay Nearby 2025 Race Pictures Click here to see this years race photos Rules Click here to read the event rules

Lulworth Cove 10k, 27k & 53k Ultra – Postponed: Saturday 28th February 2026 - NEW DATE Saturday 12th September Looking for a challenge? Join us for the Lulworth Cove trail event! Choose between 10K, 27K and 50k ultra distance trail routes. All three routes are quite different to our regular RunThrough courses. They all include some rugged trails, fun climbs, descents and maybe even a stile or two! Whether you are running your first trail race or stepping up to the ultra distance for the first time, we have you covered. All three routes start at the beautiful Daggers Gate, part of the Lulworth Castle Estate, offering stunning views of the Dorset coastline and surrounding countryside. The routes will be well flagged and we have plenty of helpers to encourage you on your way to the finish line. Both the 27k and 53K routes will pass by aid stations to allow you to refuel and fill your water bottles. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! This race will be run under UK Athletics Rules Start Times: 8am – 53k (12hr Cut off) 9am – 27k 10am – 10k Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!

A scenic bi-annual race series starting near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route. All four courses are run on a combination of undulating rural wooded trail and along some quiet country lanes, with stunning views of the lake for most of the route. Course Descriptions - 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra 50km. Bewl Water 10km (10.00am start) – this will be an out / back 3.1mile run-route, the turnaround point will be well marshalled (2.5hrs time limit). Bewl Water Half Marathon 13.1 mile (9.30am start) – initially an anti-clockwise 0.6 mile loop, then 1 x 12.5 mile loop of Bewl (6hrs time limit). Bewl Water Marathon 26.5 mile (9.00am start) – clockwise route is initially a 1 mile loop, then 2 x12.5mile loops of Bewl (7.15hrs time limit). Bewl Water Ultra 50km / 31.25mile (8.30am start) – clockwise route is 2 x12.5 mile loops of Bewl followed by a final loop of 6.25miles (8.00hr time limit).  The distances have been measured using a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro-Solar watch and are as accurate as trail races can possibly be, the marathon as you will note is slightly longer, the trails dependant on the line you run will always vary slightly so please be aware that this is as accurate as possible. Runners World rated this course as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.

What is TrailFest? It’s a day of moving around wonderful woodland for all abilities, speeds and experiences. Whether you’re an experienced ultra runner keen to get an early season 50 km in or a newbie trail runner looking to do their first 10K TrailFest is for you! We’ve got 4 distances for you to chose from 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km. A distance to suit everyone! The idea of the day is to bring everyone together and to experience the fun of trail running in an amazing forest. Being around others doing what seems impossible can often make it seem a lot more possible too!! If you want to come and run your personal best or bimble about with your mates we’ve got the perfect distance for you. We’ve got vey generous cut off times too, to try and remove some of those barriers to new people trying out the sport. Where is it? Holdenby House is a private estate in Northamptonshire, 4 miles North-West of Northampton. It consists of a private house and gardens and working farmland. To suggest it’s got “some history” would be a bit of an understatement! It was built in 1583 for Elizabeth I and at the time was the largest house in England. Although she never visited James I and Charles I both stayed at the house. Fast-forward to today and “only” 1 wing remains of the original house, full of Elizabethan grandeur. Parking is free, it’s on grass used all year round for parking. We’ll have clear directions from the road on where to go. It is 15 minutes from from Junction 18 of the M1, use the post code NN6 8DJ for Sat Navs. It is 7 miles (15 minute drive) from Northampton train station and 5 miles (11 minutes) from Long Buckby train station. No buses service the area. Can I run with my dog? Not at these events. As the event is run under a UK Athletics/ Trail Running Association license there are no dogs allowed at any of the events. Course description The different distances all use the same parts of the course. The complete course is within the grounds of the Holdenby estate so is traffic-free trail. The route starts and finishes between the Basecourt Arches (in 1647 this was where King Charles I was taken by Cornet Joyce eventually leading to his execution!). Once you leave the formal setting you'll go around the outside of fields, a mixture of farm track and field edge. Half-way through the lap is a small wood that is rarely trodden so you’ll be ducking, weaving and leaping over branches and logs. Throughout the course you’ve got amazing views over rolling Northamptonshire. If the weather is dry and has been dry road shoes will be fine as the ground will be hard. If it’s been unseasonably wet or we’ve had downpours with 24hours of the start, trail shoes are advised. The overall elevation of each distance is listed below. There is one noticeable hill but it is mainly the deceptive rolling Northamptonshire hills. You don’t realise it but you’re going up and down all the time! Only 1 other event currently uses Holdenby House for running and they don’t use this route, come and try something brand new! I will be creating a video in the Spring - winter conditions of the course bare little resemblance to late summer! VIDEO COMING SOON What does it cost? We operate a tiered pricing approach. The earlier you enter, the cheaper the event but never ever will you pay a booking fee! 10K Before 28/06/2026 £20 After 28/06/2026 £25 Half Marathon Before 28/06/2026 £35 After 28/06/2026 £40 Marathon Before 28/06/2026 £52 After 28/06/2026 £57 50K Before 28/06/2026 £64 After 28/06/2026 £74 Unaffiliated entrants pay £2 extra. Why not join your local running club or sign up the Big Bear Brigade and save 10% off entries for ever! If you were on our Very Important Bear mailing list you could have also saved 20% before the event was launched! Can I run as many laps as I want? Not at this event. This may seem an odd question to answer but given the majority of our events are 6 hour lapped events it’s one I’m sure people will have! Also, to be clear, it’s trail running - it’s a trail event. The 10k may measure a little long… or short. The marathon might be 26.7 miles, I mean it’s only 26.2 miles as the queen wanted to see the finish in 1908! I try to get it as close as possible but it’s trail running - a bit of “tax” (extra") or “aggressive cornering” (less) is to be expected. The main point is you are all overing the same distance on the day"! What are the timings for each event? 50 km Registration Open – 07:00 Event Start – 08:00 Marathon Registration Open – 07:00 Event Start – 08:30 Half Marathon Registration Open – 08:00 Event Start – 09:00 10 km Registration Open – 08:00 Event Start – 09:00 Can I have crew or pacers? Yes and no. You can have crew, they’re really helpful for longer events but you cannot have pacers. To be clear, that means no-one can run with you or walk alongside you for any period of time except in the final 100m or so. We actively encourage spectators and supporters but they must not move along the trail with you. They can pop up all over the course though - or just stay in the cafe all day! There is a large grass area near the HQ that can be used to put a gazebo up if your team, club, or supporters wish to. Just let us know beforehand if you plan to do this.

ARE WE THERE YET? Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us on Sunday 13th September 2026 at the beautiful Parc Cwm Darran in Deri, Bargoed. This is one of our timed events where you choose how far to go - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course through Parc Cwm Darran. Starting just behind the cafe you will head south through the park with a lap around the lake before heading north to Fochriw. We welcome runners and walkers alike - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7-hour time limit. Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal. We operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements, get in touch because depending on the distance you plan to run, we will try to accommodate all start time requests. Not sure what distance to do?  Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited, so don't leave it too late to enter. Staggered start from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am) Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. This route is entirely tarmac. The overall course has 63m elevation gain/loss per lap. What 3 Words reference is ///overpower.sifts.famous Welsh Athletics race license applied for. This course is officially road measured by AUKCM.

Honouring the Scottish Commandos and raising funds for Scottish Veterans Residences, Breaking The Laws 30K offers a memorable challenge for runners taking part solo or as a relay (team of 3), with a further option of a scenic 10K circular walk around North Berwick and Balgone. EVENT INFO Location and Distance Starts and finishes in North Berwick with a beautiful route broken into three relay-friendly legs. 30K total distance 640 metres of ascent Roads, trails and hill sections Fully marshalled throughout Route 1st leg The route follows the John Muir Way to the beautiful wee town of East Linton. 2nd Leg From East Linton you head up Traprain Law via the River Tyne and return to East Linton. 3rd Leg Back on the John Muir Way and a final ascent, this time of the North Berwick Law Event options and prices 30K Solo Entry £30 30K Relay Team Entry £45 10K Walk Entry £10 What’s included Chip timed event Medal and event t-shirt Hydration stations Relay changeover area Fully marshalled route First aid cover Free car parking Supported Charity Blast Running Ltd has pledged to donate £5 per runner/team to the Scottish Veterans Residences. This charity provides supported housing for all former members of the UK Armed Forces who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their services are located in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. Any questions? Check our ebsite for FAQ’s and sign up today!

The Sandridge 10k is back for 2026! Join us as we start and finish in the village at Sandridge Primary School playing field, embarking on a scenic trail through the beautiful countryside of Hertfordshire that surrounds Sandridge. This event is a perfect blend of challenge and fun, so come together to celebrate the spirit of running, the warmth of our community, and the beauty of the great outdoors.

About The Event Join us for a Chasing Numbers midweek run. The aim of our 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. The midweek runs are fully flexible with start times available from 7.30am with time to run all the way to 3.30pm! Now that's a FLEXIBLE FRIDAY All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too. The £20.00 entry price is available only to members. You can become a member by logging into your profile and purchasing one of the membership schemes. As well as the cheapest entry price, a member is guaranteed entry to the run and gets a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend! Distance & Time This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions) and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like subject to UK athletics age restrictions (please see the restrictions below). We will have a 3k turn point and 5k turn point within the lap which is available to allow our younger runners to comply with the UK Athletics distance rules. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available. Course The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is a mixture with approximately 60% of it on a well-made path / tarmac. The remainder is grass and light trail which can get muddy at certain times of the year. Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn. The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course and council / land owner final approval. Medals & Pins As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic medals! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement. Goody Bag Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners. Aid Table We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table. Special Event If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. Venue Facilities Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ which also has a great cafe. Bag drop is next to the start finish line but is unmanned meaning items are left at the participants own risk. Car Parking There is a large pay on exit carpark at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up Final race day instructions will be sent out via email in the week leading up to the event and will include full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. Other information There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable. Headphones are allowed. Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users.

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Running Event – Rodley Flat, Scenic & Perfect for All Distances – 5K to Ultra Marathon Take on one of Yorkshire’s most popular running events along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal starting from Rodley, Leeds. With distances from 5K to Ultra Marathon, this flat, chip-timed trail race is ideal for beginners and PB-chasers alike.   - Flat towpath with gentle elevation around locks - Chip-timed and fully marshalled -  Feed stations every 3 miles (cup-less, bring a bottle/cup) -  Bespoke medal & post-race treats for all finishers -   -   Perfect if you’re searching for: - Running events in Leeds - Flat marathon or ultra marathon UK - Beginner-friendly 5K or 10K - Yorkshire trail races on scenic canal paths Race Day Info - Registration: Rodley Cricket Club. Canal Bank Sports Ground, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, LS13 1RL - Parking at the Cricket Club is £5 cash, which goes towards the clubs funds. - Licence: Trail Running Association (TRA) Start Times: - 5K – 8:30 AM -  10K – 10:00 AM - 10 Miles – 9:30 AM - Half Marathon – 9:00 AM -  20 Miles / Marathon / Ultra – 8:30 AM Routes 5k - 5km Route 10k - 10km Half marathon - Half Marathon 10 Mile - 10 Mile 20 Mile is 10 mile route x 2 Marathon is Half Marathon route x 2 Ultra Marathon is Half Marathin x 2 + 10km Route Getting Here - -  Location: What3Words – https://w3w.co/edgy.panic.song - - -  Bus: Great links from Leeds, Keighley, Shipley, Bingley & Bradford - - - Car:  car sharing encouraged - Runner Notes  - No over-ear headphones (bone-conducting or “one in/one out” only) - GPX routes available – download before race day - Withdrawals: Tell a marshal – distance drops sometimes allowed - Transfers/deferrals available online up to 72 hours before the event Join the Community For FAQs and updates, join our Grim Up North Chat group on Facebook. ✨ A flat, friendly canal race in Leeds – perfect for every runner, from 5K first-timers to ultra marathoners.