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7 events · 14 races

Dragon's Back Race

Conwy Castle · Eryri / Snowdonia
7 Sept 2026 to 12 Sept
380km over 6 days +3 more 16,600mof ascentMountainousMountain, Fell150 to 399 runnersFirst come first servedEntry open
Entry details confirmed with the organiser on 15 August 2026.

The Copthorne Races

Mickleham Village Hall, Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6EE · North Downs
21 Nov 2026
6,888mof ascentMountainousTrailFirst come first servedEntry open
Entry details confirmed with the organiser on 15 August 2026.

Country to Capital

Wendover · Chilterns
9 Jan 2027
43 miles 419mof ascentFlatCanal & towpath, Trail150 to 399 runnersFirst come first servedEntry not yet open
Provisional, based on last year. We will confirm when the organiser publishes.

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra (Winter)

Litlington, East Sussex · South Downs
22 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan
4.167 mile laps, last runner standingTrailEntry not yet open
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

Gullane 8-hour Challenge

Gullane · Central Belt
27 Feb 2027
Open ended - 8 hoursCoastal path, TrailEntry open
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

St Peters Way Ultra

Ongar · Home Counties
28 Feb 2027
42 milesEntry not yet open
Entry details as published by the organiser, checked 15 August 2026.

The Hardmoors 55

Guisborough · North York Moors · Hardmoors
20 Mar 2027
55 miles 2,700mof ascentMountainousTrail, Moorland150 to 399 runnersFirst come first servedEntry open
Entry details confirmed with the organiser on 15 August 2026.

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