Ultra Marathon Running Events 2026–2027

Phoenix Running West Sussex is inviting you to our Secret Squirrel Run at Buchan Park, Crawley, West Sussex. We have been invited to host another run at this popular location. Our feedback from other events was a collective "I didn't know there was such a hidden gem in Crawley". So come and discover Buchan Country Park which is set in 170 acres of beautiful countryside right on Crawley's doorstep and has won the Green Flag Award, which recognises the best green spaces in the UK, every year since 2010. This is one of our timed events where you choose - 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 in the beautiful Buchan Country Park. We welcome all abilities of runner - 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. At this event you will get the option to choose from any one of our previous medals, so if there is one you liked the look of but missed then this is your chance to have it. Hence the name of the run as you will have 12 medals to choose from. We also 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 then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Whilst Phoenix Running West Sussex is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now.  To do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22.  We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option. Not sure?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide your distance 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. We encourage the use of public transport for this event. From Bewbush on route 3, 23 or 200 and get off at Dorsten Square, from Broadfield and Crawley Station on route 1 or Fastway 10 and get off at Pelham Drive. Staggered starts : 08:00 to 10:00 (registration open from 7.30am). Off road, compact trail. Minimum distance is 3.1 miles (5k) or as far as you can go in 7 hours.

The Ultra Loop is an inclusive and flexible 8-hour running event with no limit on how far you can run. Within the 8 hours, you are encouraged to run as many loops as you can. The mixed-terrain course combines gravel roads and light trails around a 6km loop and no matter how many loops you run, you receive a finishing time and medal. The event takes place at Delamere Forest in Cheshire, UK where the route explores the winding woodland trails.

Phoenix Running South Wales invites you to join us for our ABERFAN MEMORIAL RUN on Sunday 18th October. On 21 October 1966, tragedy struck the Welsh village of Aberfan when a colliery spoil tip collapsed after heavy rainfall. The resulting avalanche of slurry engulfed Pantglas Junior School and nearby homes just after the school day began. 144 people died, including 116 children and 28 adults. Join us for a run in remembrance of the victims of the Aberfan Disaster 60 years on. A contribution from every race entry will be donated to the Aberfan Memorial Charity. 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 along the Taff Trail at Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil. 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 . Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers medal. We operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times so there is 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, and depending on the distance you plan to run, we will try to accommodate all start time requests. Not sure what distance to complete?  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 starts from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am). Free parking is available at the Community Centre. What 3 Words reference is ///puppy.snuck.obey. The nearest train station is Merthyr Vale which is 1 mile from the start. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Fully tarmac. The overall course has an elevation gain of 51m.

The Witches Whisk is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ ‘The Zombie Shuffle’ Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye. Accommodation? If you want to stay over, accommodation is available. We have several options on offer for you, so please email us for more details and costs. Can’t make race day? The event is available virtually, so please choose that option through the booking system.

The Scary Scamper is part of our Halloween Series of races: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ ‘The Zombie Shuffle’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words physical.growth.shelf Can’t make Race Day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

The Creepy Crawl is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ ‘The Zombie Shuffle’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye. What3words physical.growth.shelf Can’t make Race Day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

The Ghostly Gallop is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ ‘The Zombie Shuffle’ Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words – physical.growth.shelf Can’t make race day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

The Petrified Pootle is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ ‘The Zombie Shuffle’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words – physical.growth.shelf Can’t do Race Day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

The Spooky Sprint is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Zombie Shuffle’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words – physical.growth.shelf Can’t make race day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

Event Location - Courses 1, 2 & 3: Chalfont Park Sports Club, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0QA - Courses 4, 5 & 6: Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QX Event Overview Looking to take your running to the next level? Whether you're stepping up from 7K to 10K, aiming for your first half marathon, or pushing towards a marathon or ultra, this flexible event is designed to support your journey. Our courses are based on 7K or 10K loops, allowing you to choose your distance on the day. You can complete anything from a single loop to a full ultra marathon—whatever suits your goals. If you decide to stop at a shorter distance, you’ll still be included in that race category. The looped format also makes this an ideal event for testing kit, nutrition, and pacing strategies, with easy access to your own drop bag throughout. Course Details Courses 1, 2 & 3 - Start: 09:00 | Finish: 18:00 (9-hour limit) - Distances: 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 40-mile Ultra - Route: 10.8K loop (approx. 80% trail, 20% road), including public footpaths and woodland - Elevation: Approx. 2,100 ft over 6 laps Courses 4, 5 & 6 - Start: 09:00 | Finish: 17:00 (8-hour limit) - Distances: 7K, 14K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 30-mile Ultra Event Features - Aid Station: Located at the start/finish area, offering water, soft drinks, and vegan/vegetarian food - Course Marking: Clearly marked and easy to follow, with well-signposted road crossings - Pacers: Welcome at any stage of the event - Crew Support: Crew members may support runners anywhere along the course - Medics: Qualified medical support will be available throughout Prizes Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each distance category (7K, 10K, 14K, Half Marathon, and Ultra). Entry Requirements Open to all abilities—participants should be comfortable walking or running at least 7K. Recommended Kit - Water bottle (minimum 500ml capacity) - Fully charged mobile phone - Head torch (winter events only) - Weather-appropriate clothing (jacket, hat, gloves) - Reusable cup Additional items can be left at your designated drop bag area. Contact For more information, please contact: contact@runningtribe.co.uk

Set on the coastal path at Milford on Sea, with fabulous views of the Isle of Wight and taking in Sturt Pond Nature Reserve, this is a mixed terrain event suitable for all abilities. 'Wight Lines' consists of an 'out and back' route along the coast offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of one lap or more will receive a medal. We offer flexible start times between 8am and 9.30am. Just turn up when you're ready to run. All runners to finish by 3pm (maximum 7 hours). Number pick-up is on the day at race registration before you start the event. We will have an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap. There will be a selection of savoury and sweet items. There will also be an area to leave your own items. Please note we do not provide plastic cups; bring your own. Public toilets are available at the start / finish area and along the route. Final instructions will be sent out via email before the event with full race day information.  Laps are a 5.3km / 3.28 mile, out and back, course. Please note, this event is licensed by the TRA and will be run under UKA rules.  as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under.

The Zombie Shuffle is part of our Halloween Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Halloween series are: ‘The Witches Whisk’ ‘The Scary Scamper’ ‘The Creepy Crawl’ ‘The Ghostly Gallop’ ‘The Petrified Pootle’ ‘The Spooky Sprint’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, what3words – physical.growth.shelf Can’t make race day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

The Gunpowder Plod is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Take on the Guy Fawkes Challenge: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. The Medals: If you like unique medals – miss these races at your peril! Each day has a unique medal – there are a total of seven medals to attain if you complete all 7 days. Choose your race distance: Options include – Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k or 5k Our Other Guy Fawkes Medals: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

The Fawkes Fiery Fling is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run the virtual event for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

The Conspiracy Whirl is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are again looking to relocate our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Jumping Jack Flash is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are again looking to relocate our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Penny for the Guy’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Penny for the Guy is part of our Guy Fawkes Series: Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are again looking to relocate our race location, so for now it is only available virtually. Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal. You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are: ‘The Gunpowder Plod’ ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ ‘The Conspiracy Whirl’ ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ ‘The Bonfire Bash’ ‘The Rocket Run’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves. Actual race days? Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.                                  At our new venue, the Spooky Challenge Day 1 event is being held on the Saturday 31st October 2026  We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30.                              Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line.                         Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event.                                  Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.                                  Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter, if and when we reach capacity anyone entering after, will get a bespoke medal of their choice of the ones that we have with us on that day. If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended; check out their website here, foxandhoundshotel.com