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Race 101: the 13 Valleys Ultra
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Race 101: the 13 Valleys Ultra

Introducing the 13 Valleys Ultra plus the event's shorter distance options, helping you to push your limits and get involved!

The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.
  • Sat 3 May 2025
  • £139
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.

  • 52 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.
  • Sat 3 May 2025
  • £199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full continuous

An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May 2025
  • £199
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full 2 day daylight

The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Chale basecamp, heads around the fantastic southern section – on to Cowes, and then a final quarter to a finish line at Culver Down.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May 2025
  • £169
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Chale basecamp, heads around the fantastic southern section – on to Cowes, and then a final quarter to a finish line at Culver Down.

  • 82 km trail running
A NEW looped route setting out from the Chale basecamp, that gives you the best of the Island’s dramatic scenery along famous southern coastline to the iconic ‘Needles’.
  • Sat 3 May 2025
  • £139
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Southern Loop

A NEW looped route setting out from the Chale basecamp, that gives you the best of the Island’s dramatic scenery along famous southern coastline to the iconic ‘Needles’.

  • 50 km trail running
Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.
  • Sat 3 May 2025
  • £89
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.

  • 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent
Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.
  • Sat 3 May 2025
  • £139
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.

  • 54 km trail running + 980 m ascent
Starting at our showground basecamp – you’ll follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry – and really get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
  • Sat 3 May 2025
  • £39
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Medina 10 Mile

Starting at our showground basecamp – you’ll follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry – and really get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.

  • 10 miles trail running
Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £89
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter

Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.

  • 25 km trail running + 480 m ascent
An ultra run to the south coast with top reviews, amazing scenery, wonderful trails and rolling downs before reaching the promenade finish line for your ice cream and medal!
  • Sat 10 May 2025
  • £68-£70
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Run to the Sea Brighton

An ultra run to the south coast with top reviews, amazing scenery, wonderful trails and rolling downs before reaching the promenade finish line for your ice cream and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £139
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.

  • 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May 2025
  • £199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Take on the full 100km challenge across two days, to enjoy the entirety of the route during daylight, with camping options at the halfway Basecamp in Weymouth.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May 2025
  • £199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Take on the full 100km challenge across two days, to enjoy the entirety of the route during daylight, with camping options at the halfway Basecamp in Weymouth.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Sample the delights of the Jurassic Coast on this marathon challenge, taking in 42km of stunning Dorset scenery on a fully supported marathon, with a coastal finish at the iconic Lulworth Cove.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £139
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Marathon

Sample the delights of the Jurassic Coast on this marathon challenge, taking in 42km of stunning Dorset scenery on a fully supported marathon, with a coastal finish at the iconic Lulworth Cove.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay & the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £169
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay & the finish line at Bridport.

  • 76 km trail running
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £89
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth

  • 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £89
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £139
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.

  • 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
This 25km is graded ‘hard’ and is on technical, fast flowing and rugged trails around Derwentwater, the Borrowdale Valley and the Watendlath Valley. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £60-£65
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Half Marathon Trail Run

This 25km is graded ‘hard’ and is on technical, fast flowing and rugged trails around Derwentwater, the Borrowdale Valley and the Watendlath Valley. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 25 km trail running + 866 m ascent
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £25-£30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Junior 5K Trail Run

Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 5 km trail running
Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for everyone and can be fast and furious from the word go or taken easy - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £25-£47.50
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 5K Trail Run

Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for everyone and can be fast and furious from the word go or taken easy - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 5 km trail running
The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £75-£80
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 50K Trail Ultra Marathon

The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 50 km trail running + 1995 m ascent
Graded ‘moderate’, this 10K trail run is open to all. Cruise round or race at the front end, it is a beautiful course to be enjoyed by all. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £52.50-£57.50
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 10K Trail Run

Graded ‘moderate’, this 10K trail run is open to all. Cruise round or race at the front end, it is a beautiful course to be enjoyed by all. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 10 km trail running + 330 m ascent
10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off road paths, and pass the West Bay Harbour and views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £39
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Bridport 10K

10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off road paths, and pass the West Bay Harbour and views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

  • 10 km trail running
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
  • Thu 22 - Sun 25 May 2025
  • £250-£1,200
London, UK

Run2Paris

A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.

  • 4 days multi terrain running
Take on the full 100km challenge, starting from Kendal Base Camp, a fully supported ultra. making a glorious loop of the spectacular south Lakes.
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £199
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Take on the full 100km challenge, starting from Kendal Base Camp, a fully supported ultra. making a glorious loop of the spectacular south Lakes.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Take on the first half of the full 100km challenge, starting from Basecamp in Kendal to the far side of the beautiful Lake Windermere.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £139
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Take on the first half of the full 100km challenge, starting from Basecamp in Kendal to the far side of the beautiful Lake Windermere.

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Take on the full 100km challenge during the hours of daylight, split over the two days. Enjoy the whole incredible route, whilst also getting a well-deserved overnight sleep.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £199
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Take on the full 100km challenge during the hours of daylight, split over the two days. Enjoy the whole incredible route, whilst also getting a well-deserved overnight sleep.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Starting from our Kendal Base Camp, it’s up the Longsleddale Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere, and then on to Ambleside & Rydal Water.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £139
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon

Starting from our Kendal Base Camp, it’s up the Longsleddale Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere, and then on to Ambleside & Rydal Water.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
Take on a 25km challenge, navigating valleys and high passes to make the journey on foot from Kendal to Ambleside.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £89
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Take on a 25km challenge, navigating valleys and high passes to make the journey on foot from Kendal to Ambleside.

  • 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Take on the second half of the 100km route, opting to start on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, starting at Windermere, exploring the Southern Lakes en route to the finish at Kendal.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £139
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Take on the second half of the 100km route, opting to start on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, starting at Windermere, exploring the Southern Lakes en route to the finish at Kendal.

  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
The fabulous route explores a terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’  – with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn as well.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £39
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

The Ambleside 10

The fabulous route explores a terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ – with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn as well.

  • 10 km trail running
An incredible 24-hour running adventure! Whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned pro, challenge yourself as a solo runner, in pairs or part of a team of up to 12 runners.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £110-£270
Exeter, Devon, UK

Conquer24 | The Ultimate 24 Hour Trail Race

An incredible 24-hour running adventure! Whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned pro, challenge yourself as a solo runner, in pairs or part of a team of up to 12 runners.

  • 24 hrs trail running
The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £20-£22
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Crackpots Trail Run

The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

  • 11 km trail running
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £230-£240
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £70
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 50K Coastal

A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.

  • 50 km trail running + 1885 ft ascent
Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultra marathon challenge in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • £160
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 100K Non-stop

Take on the full 100K Race to the King ultra marathon challenge in one go. Fully supported through day and night on a route combining castles and coastal scenery.

  • 100 km trail running + 4619 ft ascent
Head through the historic town of Arundel and witness the impressive Arundel Castle as you meander along the River Arun, across the South Downs in breathtaking surroundings.
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £70
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 50K Castle

Head through the historic town of Arundel and witness the impressive Arundel Castle as you meander along the River Arun, across the South Downs in breathtaking surroundings.

  • 50 km trail running + 2663 ft ascent