Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 10k trail run at Symonds Yat with riverside views and a notable final one kilometre climb. The mostly off road course includes long gravel firetracks and on site coffee and hot food.

A backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile off road loop in the Lincolnshire Wolds that repeats hourly until one runner completes a solo lap. Entry is limited to 100 runners and basic HQ facilities, camping and mandatory kit are required.

Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.

Trail runs and walks near Reading at Mapledurham House on 22 and 23 May 2027, with waymarked routes along the Thames, multiple distances, support stations, online tracking and on site camping.

Experience 32 miles of East Lancashire trails on this point to point ultra marathon visiting four unique Panopticon art installations. Enjoy a scenic journey through the South Pennines with 4700 feet of elevation gain.

Trail running at Margam Country Park on 10 May 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing and includes a finisher medal and refreshments.

A 5 km obstacle event at War Memorial Park on 23 May 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed grass and path terrain; entrants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A multi-distance trail event at Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 23 May 2027 offering 2K, 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing, finishers' medals and age and team prizes.

A single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

Traverse the entire length of the UK on this supported 1000 mile journey from Lands End to John O'Groats. Experience 37 days of epic trails and iconic landmarks with full accommodation and professional medical support.

A 50 mile challenge at Dare Valley Country Park as part of the inaugural Welsh Festival Of Running. Runners have up to 24 hours to complete the distance on a 5 mile loop with aid stations and rest facilities.

Trail running on the Heart of Wales Line from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms with 50, 26 and 16 mile options. The inaugural event is scheduled for 29 May 2027 and entries open 1 June 2026.

Three trail races along the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line on 29 May 2027, finishing at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Distances are 50, 26 and 16 miles, with baggage transfer, checkpoints, parking and train access to start p..

Four point-to-point races across the South Downs National Park on runnable, non-technical trails that converge to cross Beachy Head and finish in Eastbourne; the **100k** race is part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

Ultra Scotland 50 & 100 Mile on 5 June 2027 in the United Kingdom offers supported ultramarathon options of 50 miles and 100 miles as part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live online GPS tracking.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.

A 24 hour trail challenge in Edale on a fixed half marathon loop (23.3 km, 977 m ascent per loop). Runners repeat the loop after an initial clockwise lap, self-manage transitions and entry is limited to 50 participants.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A four day running festival in Tameside, Oldham and Glossop on 17 June 2027. It features four consecutive runs across country parks, moorland and town streets, with distances from a 10 km trail to a half marathon and a 7 mile town race.

A hilly six mile fell race on Friday 18 June 2027 starting in Stalybridge and running up to the Trigg point on Hobson Moor. It is the second event in The Tour and lists single event and Tour entry options.