Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A point to point canal towpath half marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place, seeded in time trial waves, featuring the 360 metre Coseley Tunnel and floating drink stations every three miles.

A traditional Patterdale parish boundary event in the Ullswater Valley offering routes from 6 to 28 miles that pass classic Lake District summits. Entry fees support Patterdale School and St Patrick's Church and local residents can enter fr..

A 120 mile circular foot race across the North York Moors visiting the park's ten highest hills and ancient sites. Participants face about 16,000 ft of ascent, indoor checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 35 hour time limit.

A 15 mile trail event around Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf with 80 percent trail, 3,248 ft of ascent and one fully stocked checkpoint. Mandatory kit is required and there are no time limits.

July the Turd is a run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon around the Ironbridge valley. The route mixes tracks, paths and road and the event finishes at The Unicorn Inn with parking on site and finisher bling.

A 72 mile ultramarathon along the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach to Inverness with about 8,500 ft of ascent; solo unsupported race with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 4 UTMB points.

Experience a solo 42 mile race along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness. This unsupported event features views of Loch Ness and 6000 feet of elevation. Runners finish with a final lap of the athletics track.

A trail running festival near Petersfield offering five distances from 10 km to 100 km across heathland, woodland and sandy trails. Coach transport to the start, camping, event food and a licensed bar are available.

An upland trail race from Muker to Tan Hill covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. The route follows Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 200 runner limit.

A 15.5 km upland trail race in Muker on 4 July 2026, starting near Usha Gap Campsite. The route climbs Swinner Gill, descends Gunnerside Gill and follows the Pennine Way through riverside meadows.

A 20-mile unmarked upland race in Northumberland on 4 July 2026, with summits of Cheviot and Hedgehope, a separate Challenge Walk, mandatory navigation and kit requirements, and a 300-runner limit with a waiting list.

A classic fell race around the Buttermere fells offering long and short AL courses with significant ascent. Navigation skills and full FRA kit are required; GPS is not permitted.

Heptonstall Festival Fell Race is a 9.5 km fell race with about 496 metres of ascent around the hilltop village of Heptonstall, featuring varied terrain and a steep finish. Entry is on the day for a small fee and nearby parking is by donati..

Fell races for senior and junior runners in Warslow on 4 July 2026. The senior course is 10 km with 675 m ascent, limited to 150 entrants and held under Fell Runners Association licence number 2026 9716.

A 15 km hill race around Dollar Glen and the Ochil Hills with multiple checkpoints and steep, mixed terrain. Entry has a small fee and mandatory navigation and waterproof kit.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two. Six linear courses and a score course test map and compass skills with mandatory lightweight camping and safety kit.

A 24 hour relay at Bramham Park in Leeds offering Solo, Pair and team entries on an 8km trail lap. The event includes camping, an Event Village with food vendors and a bar, plus charity entry options.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

An outdoor functional fitness competition featuring five 20 minute AMRAP workouts that test strength, endurance and carry skills. Categories include pairs and teams of four with age group divisions and prizes for top finishers.

A summer trail event at the Coal Aston Gala with a 4.7 mile race and a 1.4 mile family run for under 16s. The route follows public rights of way through farmland and woodland and includes a small ford crossing.