Mountain marathons

Mountain marathons

The UK's most comprehensive calendar of mountain marathons, adding rough terrain, navigation, kit and an overnight stop to the marathon distance! Search by date, location or map to find a marathon near you or browse to discover your perfect event.

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Mountain marathons in the UK

Usually held over two days and requiring good orienteering skills, a mountain marathon is far removed from the regular road version. These events will see you take on rough terrain in dramatic locations, carrying your overnight kit with you. Prepare yourself for a challenge! Select your location for mountain marathons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Mountain marathons in 2024/2025

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Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Fri 26 Sep 2025
  • £150-£210
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

13 Valleys Ultra

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 184.77 km trail running + 7018 m ascent
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
  • £120-£170
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

7 Valleys Ultra

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 110 km trail running + 3981 m ascent
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
  • £85-£120
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

5 Valleys Ultra

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • 56.5 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
On foot from the very top of the Lake District to the very bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular!
  • Sat 11 Oct 2025
  • £130-£160
Caldbeck, Cumbria, UK

Lakes in a Day

On foot from the very top of the Lake District to the very bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular!

  • 50 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • £50-£60
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Endurance Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 28 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • £32-£38
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Standard Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 22 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • £25-£32
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Ridge Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 16 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr 2025
  • £40-£45
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Mountain Rescue Guided Ridge Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 16 miles fell running
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £70
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Black Mountains 50 & 32 Mile Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon

Limitless Trails are very excited to be offering another Ultramarathons and Marathon & Half Marathon in the beautiful Black Mountains, deep in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

  • 27 miles trail running + 5505 ft ascent
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £56-£58
Wigton, Lake District National Park, UK

Blencathra Marathon

A true Mountain Marathon taking in some of the most stunning Northern Fells

  • 26.5 miles fell running

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