Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Kick off 2026 with the Knacker Cracker, a scenic and challenging 10 km trail over Box Hill on 1 January, with big climbs, North Downs views and a finish at Box Hill Fort. A Nipper Knacker kids run and the Knicker Knacker women’s prize add e..

Start the new year with The Irregulars at Leggers Inn for the 19th Hangover Hike, a pub start walk or run with 10, 17 or 21 mile routes and checkpoints with tea and snacks. Routes can be shortened or lengthened on the day and all are welcom..

Start the New Year with a bracing ascent at the Aonach Mor Uphill in Fort William. A 4 km course climbing 610 m up the Nevis Range delivers stunning views and a bold winter mountain challenge.

Start the year with Clowbridge 5k NYD, a fast flat two lap trail around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Perfect for a brisk New Year run, entries are affordable and proceeds support local causes.

Kick off 2026 with the Wooler Vertical 1,000 ft Trail Race, a punchy 4 mile out and back to the summit of Humbleton Hill near Wooler. Expect steep climbs, marked trails and a true hill running test for all abilities.

Start the year with the Nine Standards fell race in Kirkby Stephen on 1 January 2026, a challenging 8 mile course with 549 m of climb across classic Cumbrian hills. Pre entry is required and full FRA kit is mandatory.

Celebrate New Year with the classic Captain Cooks Fell Race in Great Ayton on 1 January 2026. A challenging lap to Captain Cook's Monument across steep muddy trails and forest, organised by volunteers with proceeds to charity.

Start the New Year at the Giant's Tooth fell race in the South West Pennines, a punchy 3 mile course with 120 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 100 pre entry places, based at the Causeway Foot Inn with Ogden Water registrat..

Tackle a 7 hour timed road challenge in Exmouth on a flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out and back along a former train line. Runners and walkers welcome, medals for anyone completing at least one lap, limited to 60 entrants with multi day..

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Start the year with the Loch Morlich Running Festival on 03 January 2026, where scenic forest trails through Glenmore finish on the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Family and dog friendly with medals, timed results and baking at the finish.

Tackle the scenic Walter Raleigh Round from Budleigh Salterton on 3 January 2026 with Half Marathon and Third Marathon options through the Otter valley and along the Jurassic Coast. Finishers earn a solid oak coaster and enjoy checkpoints a..

Tackle the Hardmoors 15, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. Expect coastal views, rewarding climbs and friendly checkpoints on a limited entry event.

Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race from Robin Hood's Bay along dramatic cliff top sections of the Cleveland Way, covering about 30 to 32 miles with roughly 3400 ft of ascent. Entries were limited and this edition is now full.

Kick off the year with the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on 3 January 2026, a scenic out and back on undulating woodland and trail paths. Enjoy a Wolf Moon medal at the finish plus cake and hot drinks by a cosy campfire.

Join Rhino Run on the River Thames at Wraysbury near Egham to support the save the rhino cause, with some proceeds donated. Pick 5k up to marathon or ultramarathon, or tackle a six hour challenge and enjoy club facilities.

Join the Deepdale Dash, a charity 5 mile trail in Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice on 3 January 2026. Enjoy riverside paths, woods and technical trails with boggy sections; bring trail shoes and a reusable bottle.

Run under the stars through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with rolling singletrack and 447 m of climbing. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series promises atmosphere, prizes and tough trails.

Start the year with the El Brim Ick Dash, a scenic but testing 4.25 mile hill run with about 856 ft of ascent at Craibstone Golf Club, Aberdeen on 3 January 2026. Places are limited to 99 and entry includes a hot meal and drink.

Essex XC Championships at Gloucester Park Basildon on 3 Jan 2026 features challenging multi lap cross country races from U11s to a 12 km senior men race. Entries close 21 Dec and entry is open to England Athletics members eligible for Essex..