Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Evening sessions include sunset runs or night runs by head torch and focus on group pacing, hilly trails, and scenic views.

Dark Rose is a 5.5 mile trail race around Great Waltham with a small 75 runner field and self navigation route given on the day. Finish back at the Rose and Crown for a hearty cottage pie or vegetable lasagne.

Nighttime street orienteering in Basildon as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. MapRun is used and two score-format courses are offered with series points awarded using an age and gender handicap system.

Take on KNC 16 Folkestone Urban on Thursday 5 February, a 60 minute score orienteering through the town centre and harbour with twisty streets, paths and hills to test your navigation. Entries open 30 January via online registration.

An evening headtorch trail outing from Milngavie Train Station exploring parts of the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way. Guided social run with mandatory trail shoes and a headtorch, limited to 16 places.

A winter waymarked trail challenge from Barley that follows the Pendle Way with a full ~45 mile course or a ~30 mile alternative, running over moorland and villages with multiple checkpoints and required winter kit.

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

A night race through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2026, routed among diverse tree collections. Races are offered over 5km and 10km and tickets are currently sold out.

A 10 mile night trail run across the Simonside Hills near Rothbury on Saturday 7 February 2026. The event uses hilly, forested trails; headtorches are required and all entrants receive an event buff.

Single-loop winter trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park offering 50 miles (listed as 53 miles), 50K and 20 miles across the South Downs. The 50 mile event has about 6400 ft ascent and is a UTMB Index race worth 3 ITRA points.

A 75 mile NAV4 event from Skipton to Appleby over a two day weekend following Lady Anne’s Way, with tracked safety, three main indoor checkpoints, a drop bag system and self supported participation.

Run a scenic 21 mile loop around Ardgartan Peninsula with about 3,500 ft of climbing, mostly off road through forests and coastal hilltops. Expect testing winter weather and a steep return to the Rest And Be Thankful.

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is an off-road race around Harrogate and Knaresborough on 7 February 2026, offering 14.3, 20.3 and 34.3 mile trail routes with checkpoints, tracker options, mandatory kit and finish medals and shirts.

A 23 mile single-lap trail from Guiseley across Rombalds Moor and Ilkley Moor via Ilkley and Otley Chevin. The hilly, moorland course has water stations, limited facilities and an entry limit of 550 which is currently reached.

Trail running at Amberley Museum in West Sussex with three waymarked routes on the South Downs Way. Distances range from 6 km to 22 km, with on course outposts, a reusable cup policy and free parking.

Explore Lincolnshire countryside in the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic 9 mile multi terrain route starting at Rauceby Hall and finishing in South Rauceby. Runner and walker options available though the main race is sold out with a waiting list op..

Trailspire Ultra returns to Callander Park, Falkirk with a redesigned loop for a six hour endurance challenge. Run solo or as a two person team and rack up as many 4.14 mile laps as you can on a fully marked marshalled course.

Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour on 7 and 8 February 2026. One course may use an optional ferry from Hayling Island, the other runs by the D Day Story Museum in Southsea, and completing both earns a bonus medal..

Take on Clough Head in the Kong Winter Series, a punchy fell race in the Lake District on 7 February 2026. Expect about 7.3 km with 570 m of climb over rugged quarry and mountain terrain for a thrilling winter challenge.

A long BL fell race around Wadsworth with navigational sections and mandatory FRA kit. The route is about 19.3 miles (31 km) with 1110 m ascent. Pre entry closes 6 February 2026 and very limited places may be available on the day.