Self-supported ultras in the United Kingdom
Every upcoming self-supported event we know about in the United Kingdom, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
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Sportives 157Running events 150Bikepacking trips 98Triathlons 92Gravel events 45Mountain bike events 40Hybrid fitness events 38Trail running events 38Duathlons 34Hyrox events 19Charity rides 13Swimming events 9
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United States 19Belgium 17Spain 13France 9Australia 7Netherlands 5Czechia 5Italy 5Germany 4Switzerland 3Malaysia 3Austria 2
Calder Divide Trail
Hebden Bridge, UK, United Kingdom
Self-supported235 km
An off-road bikepacking race starting in Hebden Bridge, UK, with distance options of 151km and 235km.
Dates and entry → 25 Sep 2026Solstice Series: Equinox Sun Race
Tynemouth, UK, United Kingdom
Self-supported450 km
A 450km road bikepacking race starting in Tynemouth, UK.
Dates and entry → 26 Sep 2026Solstice Series: Equinox Sun Race
Tynemouth, UK, United Kingdom
Self-supported450 km
A 450km road ride starting from Tynemouth, UK.
Dates and entry → 27 Sep 20263 Peaks Cyclo-Cross
Horton-in-Ribblesdale, United Kingdom
Self-supported61 km
The iconic 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross race held near Horton-in-Ribblesdale, covering 61 km over demanding Yorkshire Dales terrain.
Dates and entry → 3 Oct 2026Bear Bones 200
Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
Self-supported200 km
Two hundred kilometres of Mid-Wales bridleways and gravel, starting from Llanbrynmair in Powys. The route changes every year and…
Dates and entry → 17 Oct 2026National Trophy Round 1 – Derby
Derby, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
Opening round of the British National Trophy cyclocross series, held in Derby with C2 UCI status.
Dates and entry → 25 Oct 2026Wessex CX League – Cotswold Veldrijden
Moredon, Swindon, United Kingdom
Self-supported
Round 6 of the 2026/27 Wessex Cyclo-Cross League, organised by Cotswold Veldrijden at Moredon, Swindon.
Dates and entry → 7 Nov 2026National Trophy Round 2 – Pontypool
Pontypool, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
Second round of the British National Trophy cyclocross series, making the National Trophy's first-ever visit to Wales in…
Dates and entry → 28 Nov 2026National Trophy Round 3 – Cyclopark
Cyclopark, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
Third round of the British National Trophy cyclocross series, held at Cyclopark.
Dates and entry → 13 Dec 2026UCI World Cup Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Self-supported
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup returns to the UK for the first time since Milton Keynes in 2014, hosted at Kelvingrove Park in…
Dates and entry → 19 Dec 2026National Trophy Round 4 – Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
Fourth round of the British National Trophy cyclocross series, held in Shrewsbury.
Dates and entry → 9 Jan 2027British National Championships Clanfield
Clanfield, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
The British Cyclocross National Championships, held at Clanfield over a two-day weekend.
Dates and entry → 9 Jan 2027Lloyds National Cyclo-cross Championships
Clanfield, South, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
The 2026/27 British National Cyclo-cross Championships, hosted in Clanfield in the South of England over two days.
Dates and entry → 23 Jan 2027National Trophy Rounds 5 & 6 – Peel Park, Bradford
Peel Park, Bradford, United Kingdom
Self-supported2 days
Season finale double-header of the British National Trophy cyclocross series, with rounds 5 and 6 held at Peel Park in Bradford…
Dates and entry → 15 May 2027Tordivide
Hope Valley, Peak District, England, United Kingdom
Self-supported
An unsupported, fixed-route bikepacking odyssey across the rugged Peak District testing navigation, endurance, and…
Dates and entry → 13 Jun 2027Trans Alba Race
Scotland, United Kingdom
Self-supported
An unsupported ultra-endurance race traversing over a thousand miles across Scotland through dramatic and remote scenery from…
Dates and entry → 3 April 2026Dales Divide
Arnside, Cumbrian coast to Scarborough, United Kingdom
Self-supported600 km
Six hundred kilometres from Arnside on the Cumbrian coast to Scarborough and back, self-supported and free to enter. The first…
Dates and entry → 15 August 2026GBDURO
Sennen, Cornwall to John O'Groats, United Kingdom
Self-supported2000 km
Land's End to John O'Groats, split into four timed stages of roughly 500km each. A self-supported bikepacking enduro where…
Dates and entry → 9 May 2026Highland Trail 550
Tyndrum, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Self-supported885 km
Five hundred and fifty miles of Scottish Highlands terrain, starting and finishing in Tyndrum. Sixteen thousand metres of…
Dates and entry → 14 June 2026Trans Alba Race
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Self-supported1665 km
One thousand and thirty-five miles around Scotland, including four ferry crossings. Completely self-supported; riders choose…
Dates and entry → August 2026North Wales 400
Llandegla Forest, United Kingdom
Self-supported
Designed as a training ride for the Highland Trail 550, the North Wales 400 is a challenging singletrack-heavy bikepacking event…
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