A WORLDWIDERUNNING NETWORK SITE — YOUR INTERNATIONAL RUNNING EVENTS CALENDAR
Nov
21
2026
Forres, Scotland (United Kingdom) - "Culbin Forest 8-hour Challenge". Complete as many 4.366 mile loops as possible in an 8 hour time limit. Cut off time for beginning a final lap will be 7:59:59 hours - cut off time for final lap completion will be 9:00:00 hours. Runners will be provided with an electronic wristband that tracks number of laps completed and the time each lap is completed in. Upon starting and finishing a lap, this wristband will register a reading with our timing company's Basecamp timing monitor. 3 Laps = Half Marathon 6 Laps = Full Marathon 7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon Route: The route will be on trail paths around Culbin Forest with 135 ft of ascent per lap (see page's GPX file for full details). www.entrycentral.com/CulbinChallenge26
Jan
09
2027
Wendover, England (United Kingdom) - "Country to Capital". It’s true to say our always popular Country to Capital Ultra attracts a global field, with some of the best runners in Britain and beyond racing the 43-mile course. This famous race is the curtain raiser for the ultra running season and the starting point for those brave Go Beyond runners wishing to take on our Grand Slam of four ultra marathons over 180 gruelling miles. Country to Capital takes you through the Buckinghamshire countryside, crossing the M25 by bridge, of course, and heading towards the well-heeled surroundings of Denham. From there, runners pick up the Grand Union Canal towpath for the final run into London. The finish is near the Little Venice canal basin, a surprisingly tranquil setting in the heart of the capital and close to both Paddington and Royal Oak Tube stations. The race concludes at The Stowe Centre, where you can enjoy showers, toilets, and a large hall to relax in after finishing. https://www.gobeyondchallenge.com/ultra-marathons/country-to-capital-ultra
Mar
14
2027
London, England (United Kingdom) - "Run South London". Organised by Great Run Company in partnership with Merton Council, Run South London will make its debut as south London’s only closed-road half marathon. Starting and finishing in Morden Park, the 13.1-mile route will guide thousands of runners through scenic parks and historic streets, including Wimbledon Village, while showcasing iconic sporting venues. Designed for runners of all abilities, the event aims to celebrate the character of south London and is expected to become a major addition to the city’s running calendar. https://runsouthlondon.com
Mar
21
2027
London, England (United Kingdom) - "Going Round in Circles". It’s time to put the fun back into running! Welcome to Go Beyond Challenge’s Going Round in Circles, the London Circle Line Challenge. As the name suggests, the aim is to run between every Underground station on the Circle Line (the yellow one!)—all 27 of them. Entrants can take part as a team of two, or individually if they fancy a bigger challenge. The race will start at the Gail’s Bakery next to Paddington Station, where runners will be able to collect their race number and tracker. You will then set off either on an anticlockwise or clockwise run around the Circle Line, collecting a selfie as proof at each of the 27 stations! If you are in a team of two, one runner will go to the Tube station and grab a daily travel card and travel to your next meeting point on the Circle Line while the other will run to meet you there. It’s then time to swap the tracker for the travel card and agree your next meeting point. The distance between stations varies from 0.2 miles to 1.2 miles. The overall distance to run will be around 16 miles. There are no checkpoints but plenty of shops! If you are injured or have had enough then you can grab the Tube back to the start. There will be a special Circle Line Challenge medal for all finishers and the chance to grab a cake and a coffee as we finish in the bakery! www.gobeyondchallenge.com/going-round-in-circles
Apr
10
2027
Brixworth, England (United Kingdom) - "The Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon". The Rose of the Shires Ultra is one of our flagship events, providing crazy runners with a sensibly priced race in the heart of Northamptonshire. This circular route will take you through an area renowned as the second garden of England OK Kent, you beat us to first place! Along the way, you will enjoy 54-miles of incredible scenery, country trails, roads and towpaths. Featuring around three-quarters trails with the rest being road, Rose of the Shires starts and finishes at Brixworth Country Park, where there is plenty of room for parking. Found just 20 minutes drive from the M1, this is the perfect starting point for a race which is really easy in terms of planning and logistics because of its one loop format. The route passes through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, including two stunning country parks, Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal and 21 pretty villages and towns. It winds its way along parts of the Nene Way, the Midshires Way an d the Northampton Round. The Rose of the Shires has six checkpoints, found at six to eight mile intervals along the course and manned by members of local running clubs who are keen to give something back to this sport we love and to help you on your way in this epic race. The event is fully tracked and interactive, so friends and family will be able to follow your progress from the comfort of their armchairs and make sure you re sticking to the correct route! www.gobeyondchallenge.com/ultra-marathons/rose-of-the-shires-ultra
May
09
2027
Naseby, England (United Kingdom) - "Shires and Spires Multi Terrain Half Marathon". The race is based in the village of Naseby, famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. Picture this, you're stood on the start line in a beautiful Northamptonshire village and everyone is a little apprehensive about what's to come. But hey, you are all running, some further than others, but the excitement and anticipation is the same for everyone and you realise that running is just that, running. You are about to take part in Shires and Spires, a five-distance circular event with a mixture of trails and roads comprising 10K (road), Half Marathon, 3/4 Marathon (new for 2024), Marathon, and Ultra Marathon (35 miles!). All distances start and finish at Naseby Village Hall, which is a great central location close to the A14, M1, and M6 motorways. The routes take in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. We have created a mini running festival with the chance to enjoy the excitement of race day regardless of the distance you are doing. The event is run in a clockwise direction on even years and anti-clockwise on odd years, both give you a different perspective on this scenic route. Which is harder? That's for you to decide! www.gobeyondchallenge.com/shires-and-spires-marathon-half-marathon-and-10k
Oct
24
2027
Oxford, England (United Kingdom) - "Thames Trail Ultra Marathon". This demanding run along the Thames is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar. Previously known as the Thames Trot, the event takes in 48 miles from Iffley in Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames. Our runners will enjoy the company of England's largest river as it makes its way past ever-changing scenery, beautiful houses, and traditional rowing clubs. Expect everything from tarmac paths to muddy trails on this interesting and challenging course. The run follows both the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, so entrants should be careful not to forget the words "National Trail" rather than simply reading "Thames Path." Starting around three miles south of Oxford, the race heads from Hawkwell House Hotel down to Iffley Lock and across the river. It then follows the towpath through the picturesque towns and villages of the region to Henley-on-Thames. The race finishes at the YMCA Y Centre, in Lawson Road, Henley-on-Thames. www.gobeyondchallenge.com/ultra-marathons/thames-trail-ultra
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