Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.

A multi-distance trail festival in East Devon featuring approximately 110 km, 65 km, 50 km and 25 km routes across National Landscapes and the Jurassic Coast, with GPS tracking, aid stations and on-site event facilities.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon from Malham through the Yorkshire Dales featuring 2593 m ascent, the Yorkshire Three Peaks and five staffed checkpoints; licensed by the TRA with 750 places and an 18 hour cut-off.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

A 36 mile tracked ultra with 4,487 ft of ascent on a circular route from Glaisdale along the Esk Valley Walk. Five checkpoints, finishers medal, water and snacks are included and trophies are awarded in multiple categories.

Trail races in Staveley, Cumbria across 5K, 10K and a half marathon feature marked, marshalled routes with varied terrain and panoramic fell views. A festival style event provides live music, food stalls, merchandise and on site photography..

A 90K UTMB Index 100K ultra along the historic Pilgrim Way from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral. The fully marked route crosses towns such as Dunfermline and Ceres, includes 1,200 m of ascent and GPS tracking.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

Ultra X Scotland is a two day trail running event in the Scottish Highlands offering distances from 12 km to 110 km, routes near Loch Ness, regular aid stations, and camping options for longer entries.

A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A multi-distance coastal trek and trail event from Chale on 2–3 May 2026, offering routes from a 10 mile option to a 106 km full island challenge, with GPS tracking, staffed rest stops, medical cover, camping and shuttle transfers.

A combined entry for four Centurion Running 100 mile events across 2027, covering Thames Path, South Downs Way, North Downs Way and Autumn 100. Entries open 31 May 2026 with a minimum age of 20 on 1 May 2027.

A marked 100 mile point-to-point race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford, with a 30 hour cut-off, at least twelve aid stations and mandatory kit. Pacers allowed from mile 51 and entries open 31 May 2026.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

Trail routes from 5 km to 56 km traverse Exmoor coastline and inland valleys with steep climbs and technical terrain. The event offers marked courses, outposts and onsite camping, and a portion of entries supports CareMoor.

A trail event at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre on 2 May 2027 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and a 5 mile trail run across South Downs terrain. Courses include steep hills, regular aid stations and volunteer marshals.

A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.