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Check out our comprehensive listings of UK hiking events and hiking trail adventures in 2026 - 2027.
At findarace.com, you can discover the perfect hiking event to explore the great outdoors, whether you’re taking your first steps on the trail or you’re a seasoned trekker ready for your next adventure.
From scenic day hikes to multi-day treks, our calendar features events for all fitness levels. Take on a short 5km trek or a full-day adventure, tackle challenging mountain climbs, or embrace epic long-distance hikes that test your endurance and spirit of adventure.
Hiking Events Near Me
The Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike 2026
Wareham, Corfe Castle, DorsetThe Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike 2026
Wareham, Corfe Castle, DorsetPhoenix South Wales - Zombie Run
Pontypridd, Mid GlamorganSOUTH DOWNS HIKING TRAIL
Chichester, West SussexRace to Remember
Portsmouth, HampshirePhoenix South Wales - Lest We Forget 2026
Cardiff, South GlamorganTHAMES PATH HIKING TRAIL
Windsor, BerkshirePhoenix South Wales - Cheeky Fox
Treharris, Mid GlamorganSUSSEX DOWNS HIKING TRAIL
Lewes, Plumpton, East SussexPhoenix South Wales - Christmas Advent Run
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid GlamorganMidwinter Mortimer Trail
Ludlow, ShropshireG3 - no 1
Guildford, SurreyWINCHESTER HIKING TRAIL
Winchester, Sparsholt, HampshireQUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK HIKING TRAIL
Horndean, HampshireG3 - no 2
Guildford, SurreyCHICHESTER HARBOUR HIKING TRAIL
Emsworth, HampshireG3 - no 3
Guildford, SurreyNEW FOREST SOUTH HIKING TRAIL
Christchurch, Burton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleJURASSIC EXPRESS HIKING TRAIL
Swanage, DorsetHarrold-Odell Country Park - 25km & 50km Trail Races
Bedford, BedfordshireSTANSTED HOUSE HIKING TRAIL
Rowland's Castle, West SussexPhoenix South Wales - Hedgie Hog Jog
Pontypridd, Mid GlamorganJurassic Coast Challenge
Portland, DorsetRace the Sun South Downs
Seaford, East SussexOn Sale
Heart Of Wales Line trail race
Craven Arms, ShropshirePHOENIX - South Wales - D-Day Military Series Run
Treharris, Mid GlamorganWEST YORKSHIRE HIKING TRAIL
Leeds, Harewood, West YorkshireRace the Sun Jurassic Coast
Swanage, DorsetOn Sale
Race the Sun Chilterns
Reading, BerkshireOn Sale
Race the Sun Lake District
Keswick, CumberlandOn Sale
NEW FOREST BROCKENHURST HIKING TRAIL
Brockenhurst, HampshireHiking Events FAQs
What is a hiking event?
What is a hiking event?
A hiking event is an organised walk with a set date and route, usually with support along the way and a defined finish. Some are relatively short trail days, while others cover marathon or ultra distances and may take place over several days. They're generally about completing the challenge rather than racing for a position, although some events share their course with runners.
Do you have to run a hiking event or can you walk the whole thing?
Do you have to run a hiking event or can you walk the whole thing?
Many hiking events are designed specifically for walkers, not runners. That said, some mixed events welcome both walkers and runners, but that doesn't mean you have to try to maintain a faster pace to keep up. Race to Remember, for example, has a 36km route that explicitly welcomes walkers and uses separate walking cut-offs based on a 4km/hour pace.
How far are UK hiking events?
How far are UK hiking events?
UK hiking events range from shorter day hikes to ultra-distance and multi-day challenges. The Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike currently offers a shorter route of around half marathon distance as well as a longer marathon option, while Race to Remember goes up to 76km. If you want to push much further, multi-day challenges take that distance and spread it across multiple days.
How much do hiking events cost to enter?
How much do hiking events cost to enter?
Entry prices vary quite widely because a supported multi-day challenge is a very different event from a single-day hike. Many of the dedicated hiking trails currently listed sit around the £30 to £50 mark. Naturally, you can expect to pay more for longer challenges. Race to Remember ranges from £55 for a charity place on its 36km route to £175 for a self-funded 76km entry, and the three-day Jurassic Coast Challenge reaches £210.
What is the best time of year for a hiking event in the UK?
What is the best time of year for a hiking event in the UK?
The best time of year to take part in a hiking event comes down to your personal preference. The current event calendar has options in autumn, winter, spring, and summer. Autumn brings plenty of dedicated hiking trails, while events such as the Winchester and Queen Elizabeth Country Park Hiking Trails continue through January. What suits you best is likely to come down to the terrain and the sort of weather you're happy spending several hours outside in.
How much climbing is there in a hiking event?
How much climbing is there in a hiking event?
The number and size of hills in hiking events varies massively. The longer route at the Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike covers 44km with 990m of elevation, while Race to Remember's 76km route has around 2,100ft of climbing. If an event publishes an elevation figure, compare that alongside the mileage before deciding whether the route suits you.
Can a beginner enter a hiking challenge event?
Can a beginner enter a hiking challenge event?
Beginners can enter hiking events, but it makes sense to start with one that matches the distances and terrain you're already comfortable covering. You don't need to begin with an ultra or a multi-day challenge; the calendar includes shorter hiking routes alongside the bigger endurance events. A marked course with a manageable distance is likely to be a better introduction than choosing purely by the scenery or event name.
How do you get to the start of a point-to-point hiking event?
How do you get to the start of a point-to-point hiking event?
Point-to-point hiking events need a little more travel planning because you won't finish where you started. Race to Remember is a good example: its 76km route begins in Aldershot and the 36km route begins in Petersfield, but both finish at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The finish is close to Portsmouth Harbour station, and the organiser provides separate parking information for each start. For a linear route, work out how you'll get home from the finish before deciding where to leave the car.