BEYOND ULTRA
GO BEYOND YOUR USUAL ROUTE
Beyond by Wild Deer Events is a series of running adventures designed to take you further than the ordinary.
Starting and finishing in or around some of the UK's most exciting cities, Beyond takes you away from the familiar and onto riverside paths, woodland trails, open countryside and hidden routes you might never discover on your own.
Choose your challenge, from a 25km Trail Run to a 55km Ultra, and get ready to explore somewhere new, push yourself further and experience your city from a completely different perspective.
Start somewhere familiar. Go somewhere unexpected. Go Beyond.
WHAT IS BEYOND?
Beyond is about getting out of the city and discovering what lies beyond it.
Each event starts in a familiar location before taking you on a journey into the surrounding countryside. Our routes connect urban landscapes with trails, parks, woodland, rivers, open fields and some of the best scenery each location has to offer.
Every Beyond event is different, but they all share the same idea:
GO FURTHER. SEE MORE. EXPERIENCE SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
Whether you're an experienced Ultra runner looking for your next challenge or you're ready to step up to your first longer-distance trail run, Beyond gives you the opportunity to explore, challenge yourself and have one hell of a day out.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
55KM ULTRA
GO THE EXTRA MILE.
The 55km Ultra is the ultimate Beyond adventure.
Taking you far beyond the city, these routes are designed to give you a proper day out on your feet. Expect varied terrain, beautiful scenery, challenging sections and plenty of moments where you'll stop and realise just how far you've travelled.
You don't need to be an elite Ultra runner to take part. Whether you run the whole way, mix running with walking or simply focus on getting to the finish line, the challenge is yours to take on.
55km. One big adventure.
25KM TRAIL RUN
YOUR FIRST STEP BEYOND.
Not quite ready for 55km?
The 25km Trail Run gives you the chance to experience everything that makes Beyond special, without committing to the full Ultra distance.
You'll still get the trails, the scenery, the adventure and the feeling of leaving the city behind — just over a more manageable distance.
It's perfect for experienced trail runners, road runners looking for a new challenge or anyone wanting to take their running somewhere different.
25km. A big adventure without the big Ultra distance.
WHY RUN BEYOND?
DISCOVER MORE
We don't want you to simply run around a city.
We want you to discover what's beyond it.
Our routes are carefully designed to uncover places, paths and landscapes that you might never experience on a normal run.
GO FURTHER
Beyond is about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone.
Whether that's taking on your first 25km trail run or committing to a 55km Ultra, there's a challenge waiting for you.
FULLY SUPPORTED
You don't have to take on the adventure alone.
Our team will be there throughout the event with clearly marked routes, aid stations, refreshments, event marshals and support from start to finish.
All you need to do is keep moving.
RUN YOUR WAY
There's no single way to complete Beyond.
Run it. Jog it. Walk it. Mix it up.
Whether you're chasing a time, taking on your first Ultra or simply looking for a memorable day outside, Beyond is about completing the challenge your way.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Beyond isn't just about the kilometres.
It's about the experience.
Bring your friends, your family or your running club and turn it into a proper adventure. Explore somewhere new, take on a challenge and finish the day with a well-earned Wild Deer medal.
MORE THAN A RUN
THIS IS A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CITY AND BEYOND.
Beyond isn't a traditional city race.
You won't spend the whole day running on roads surrounded by buildings.
Instead, our routes are designed to take you away from the familiar and into the landscapes surrounding each city.
Urban streets.
Riverside paths.
Woodland trails.
Open countryside.
Hidden tracks.
Iconic landmarks.
One route connects them all.
Every Beyond event tells its own story, taking you from the start line to somewhere you might never have reached under your own steam.
THE CITY IS JUST THE START.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Every Beyond event has its own unique route and character, but you can expect the same Wild Deer experience throughout the series.
25KM & 55KM CHALLENGES
Choose the distance that's right for you.
VARIED TERRAIN
Expect a mixture of trails, tracks, paths, roads and countryside.
UNIQUE LOCATIONS
Every Beyond event explores a different city and its surrounding landscape.
FULLY SUPPORTED ROUTES
Our event team will be there to keep you moving and supported throughout the day.
AID STATIONS
Refuel and refresh at designated aid stations along the route.
CLEARLY MARKED COURSES
Follow the route and concentrate on enjoying the adventure.
FINISHER MEDAL
Complete your Beyond challenge and earn your Wild Deer finisher medal.
WILD DEER SUPPORT
From the start line to the finish, our team is there to help make your day one to remember.
THE BEYOND SERIES
ONE SERIES. MULTIPLE CITIES. ENDLESS ADVENTURES.
The Beyond series is heading to some of the UK's best cities and their surrounding countryside.
Each location brings something completely different.
Different landscapes.
Different trails.
Different challenges.
But the same Beyond experience.
BEYOND GLASGOW
Explore what lies beyond Glasgow as the route takes you away from the city and into the surrounding landscapes.
BEYOND NEWCASTLE
Start in Newcastle and discover a completely different side of the North East as you head beyond the city.
BEYOND DURHAM
Start in Durham City and discover the countryside, trails and rivers that lie beyond the historic city centre.
BEYOND BRISTOL
Experience Bristol from a different perspective before heading out into the countryside beyond the city.
BEYOND LONDON
Leave the capital behind and discover the trails and countryside that sit just beyond one of the world's biggest cities.
BEYOND MANCHESTER
Take on a unique running adventure that starts close to Manchester before heading beyond the city and into the surrounding landscape.
And this is only the beginning.
FIND YOUR BEYOND
You don't need to travel across the world to have an adventure.
Sometimes you just need to look a little further.
Pick a city.
Pick your distance.
Get your trainers on.
And go beyond.
WHICH ONE WILL YOU TAKE ON?
EXPLORE THE BEYOND SERIES
READY TO GO BEYOND?
Whether you're chasing your next Ultra, stepping up to 25km or simply looking for a new way to explore somewhere you've never seen before, there's a Beyond adventure waiting for you.
The city is only the beginning.
