Short Trail Races

Attention, young padawan, don't be fooled: for most people and runners, completing a "short" trail is a remarkable feat! 🤯 If you want your body to keep up with your ambitions, your training needs to be on point. In United Kingdom 🇬🇧, these nature runs 🍃 are available in all seasons and all corners of the country.

Whether you prefer climbing the mountains ⛰️ to touch the stars, running along the seashore 🌊, or venturing into the forest 🌲, with more or less elevation, by day 🌞 or at night 🌙, you'll surely find your perfect run. And don't forget, there are also a few short urban trails to add a bit of spice 🌶️ to the experience.

Let's get you excited 😋 before you start your search. Head to the United Kingdom to discover gems such as the Snowdon Skyline 🏞️, the Lakeland Trails Ultra 🏔️, and the Race to the Stones 🌄. These are unique events not to be missed, so make sure to carefully mark them in your race calendar! If you want to explore the exceptional heritage of our beautiful country while feeling your body vibrate, then sign up for the South Downs Way 50 🌿; the landscapes in this region are unique in the world, and so will be your strides! In the heights of the Highlands ↗️, you will find challenges like the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB® 🌄 or the Kielder Marathon 🏃, in Scotland. Further south, on the south coast of England ⛵, don't miss the must-attend event of your running season: the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge 👟!

With the right training, you have the potential to become a legend in the field 😎, just like the Brit Thomas Roach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, world champion in 2023, the Norwegian Stian Angermund 🇳🇴, or Jonathan Albon. On the women's side, we have stars like the French 🇫🇷 Clémentine Geoffray, world trail champion in the short distance at Innsbruck, Laura Hottenrott or Céline Lafaye! So, are you ready to join the illustrious names in the world of Trail? 🏃‍♂️

And if you're having a hard time deciding, leave it to chance with a short straw draw 😉.