Ultrarunning in the United Kingdom: An overview of Ultra Runs, Ultra Marathons and Ultra Trails in UK.
The dates for all Ultra Races in the United Kingdom, including registration, course, schedule, results and more details.
UK Ultra Trails: Bog, Exposure, and the Tradition of Fell Running
Ultra runs and trail events in the United Kingdom are defined by the ruggedness of the landscape and the tradition of 'Fell Running.' These races prioritize continuous technical challenge over massive altitude, demanding runners master steep, grassy ascents, exposed ridge lines, and the notorious boggy terrain of the moorlands. From the dramatic mountains of the Scottish Highlands to the infamous bogs of the Pennine Way, UK ultras require exceptional resilience, navigational skills, and a high tolerance for unpredictable, damp weather.
The Lake District and Pennine Way Endurance Tests
The Lake District stands as the spiritual heart of this discipline, hosting intense ultras that feature technical scrambling over high passes and massive cumulative vertical gain. Similarly, events tracing ancient paths like the Pennine Way test endurance over long distances through challenging moorland, where navigation and maintaining rhythm over uneven ground are paramount. The UK running calendar ensures that whether you are in England, Scotland, or Wales, you are guaranteed a raw, unfiltered encounter with the elements.
These races offer a profound sense of achievement, often requiring runners to endure long hours in low visibility and ankle-deep mud, which adds a layer of humorous difficulty to the endurance test. Finishing a UK ultra delivers a powerful sense of connection to the historic landscape and confirms your mastery over the unique, muddy, and wildly beautiful fells.
Ultra Runs 2026 in the United Kingdom
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - South Devon
 | 24.01.2026 ✔ |
| |
 | Kingsbridge |
 | 55,2 km (5.630 Hm) / 44,2 km (4.531 Hm) / 21,2 km (1.966 Hm) / 11,1 km (1.186 Hm) |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Northumberland
| 21.02.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Bamburgh |
| 56,6 km (1.302 Hm) / 43,8 km (957 Hm) / 20,8 km (344 Hm) / 10,5 km (165 Hm) |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Sussex
| 07.03.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Sussex |
| 54,9 km (6.364 Hm) / 42,3 km (4.218 Hm) / 20,9 km (2.348 Hm) / 12,4 km (1.264 Hm) |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Pembrokeshire
| 25.04.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Haverfordwest |
| 55,7 km (3.642 Hm) / 44,7 km (3.182 Hm) / 24,8 km (1.824 Hm) / 12,4 km (798 Hm) |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Exmoor
| 09.05.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Martinhoe |
| 52,1 km (7.608 Hm) / 42,8 km (6.102 Hm) / 20,8 km (2.858 Hm) / 10,6 km (1.250 Hm) |
Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia
| 15.05.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Capel Curig |
| 165 km (10.000 Hm) / 100 km (6.700 Hm) / 50 km (3.300 Hm) |
Serpent Trail Ultramarathon
| 04.07.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Hampshire |
| 100 km (1.785 Hm) / 50 km (700 Hm) / 21,1 km / 10 km |
Lake District Sky Trails: Helvellyn Sky Ultra & Pinnacle Ridge Extreme
| 18.07.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Patterdale |
| 57 km (3.700 Hm) / 28 km (2.700 Hm) |
Salomon Skyline Scotland - Ring of Steall
| 19.09.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Kinlochleven |
| 52 km (4.750 Hm) / 52 km (4.000 Hm) / 29 km (2.500 Hm) / 5 km (1.000 Hm) |
Hever Castle Multisport Festival
| 26.09.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Edenbridge |
| Triathlon / Duathlon / Aquabike / Swim / Run |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Suffolk
| 10.10.2026 ✔ |
| |
| Suffolk |
| 53,3 km (1.017 Hm) / 43,3 km / 22,2 km / 10,1 km |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - North York Moors
| 24.10.2026 ? |
| |
| Ravenscar |
| 54 km (4.556 Hm) / 43,1 km / 24,3 km / 11,4 km |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Gower
| 07.11.2026 ? |
| |
| Oxwich Bay |
| 55 km (3.917 Hm) / 44,2 km / 23,8 km / 10,6 km |
Endurancelife Coastal Trails - Dorset
| 05.12.2026 ? |
| |
| Dorset |
| 71,4 km (10.679 Hm) / 55 km (8.645 Hm) / 44,6 km (7.142 Hm) / 27 km (7.142 Hm) / 10,6 km (1.551 Hm) |
More sports in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales & North Ireland):
- Running in the UK - All Races [Running Calendar]
- Marathons in the UK
- Half Marathons in the UK
- 5 km Runs in the UK
- 10 km Runs in the UK
- Trail Runs & Ultra-Trails in UK
- Sky Runs & Mountain Runs in United Kingdom
- Obstacle Races & Mud Runs in United Kingdom
- Relay Races in the United Kingdom
- Triathlons in United Kingdom • Race Calendar
Kommentar schreiben