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Country to Capital
Wendover, United Kingdom
January 9, 2027Date confirmed
69 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
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Trail Running in United Kingdom
136 verified events with 487 individual races (30 confirmed dates) in United Kingdom complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events13630 confirmed dates
Competitions487Races & courses
Distances10 - 380 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+17,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Thames Trot
Oxford, United Kingdom
February 6, 2027Date confirmed
76 km21.1 km
Point-to-PointNature & Off-Road+2
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Rose of the Shires Ultra 54
Brixworth, United Kingdom
April 10, 2027Date confirmed
87 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
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Devon Coast to Coast
Wembury, United Kingdom
April 17, 2027Date confirmed
180 km100 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
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Ultra X Scotland
Inverness, United Kingdom
May 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027Date confirmed
164 km110 km60 km50 km+2
ForestLakes & Ponds+5
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Goring Gap Run
Mapledurham, United Kingdom
May 22, 2027 to May 23, 2027Date confirmed
52 km21 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
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West Highland Way Race
Milngavie, United Kingdom
June 19, 2027 to June 20, 2027Date confirmed
152.89 km
City RunMountain+3
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Great Glen Ultra
Fort William, United Kingdom
July 3, 2027Date confirmed
117.4 km67.6 km
Point-to-PointNature & Off-Road+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2027 | Country to Capital | Wendover, England, GB | Trail Running | 69 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | Thames Trot | Oxford, England, GB | Trail RunningRoad Running | 76 km21.1 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 | Brixworth, England, GB | Trail Running | 87 km |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Devon Coast to Coast | Wembury, England, GB | Trail Running | 180 km100 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027 | Ultra X Scotland | Inverness, Scotland, GB | Trail Running | 164 km110 km60 km50 km |
| May 22, 2027 - May 23, 2027 | Goring Gap Run | Mapledurham, England, GB | Trail Running | 52 km21 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027 | West Highland Way Race | Milngavie, Scotland, GB | Trail Running | 152.89 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2027 | Great Glen Ultra | Fort William, Scotland, GB | Trail Running | 117.4 km67.6 km |
| Jul 24, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027 | Ultra X Wales | Machynlleth, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 110 km60 km47.5 km25 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2027 - Sep 11, 2027 | Montane Dragon's Back Race | Conwy, Wales, GB | Trail Running | 380 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | The Peak District Challenge | Hathersage, England, GB | Trail Running | 160.93 km100 km75 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Corfe, England, GB | Trail Running | 100 km84 km58 km42 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in United Kingdom directory, RunningCompass curates 136 events comprising 487 individual races, including 30 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 10 km to 380 km and elevation gains up to +17,400 m. Key host locations include Wendover, Oxford, Brixworth, Wembury. Notable events in this selection include Country to Capital, Thames Trot, Rose of the Shires Ultra 54.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in United Kingdom?
This overview currently includes 136 verified events featuring 487 individual races. Of these, 30 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 106 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in United Kingdom?
Races in this selection span distances of 10 km to 380 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +17,400 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in United Kingdom?
Top host locations include Wendover, Oxford, Brixworth, Wembury, Inverness. Representative events in the catalog include Country to Capital, Thames Trot, Rose of the Shires Ultra 54, Devon Coast to Coast. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in United Kingdom?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 487 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.