Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2296 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

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.

A midsummer trail event in Hebden Bridge offering two 50k routes in Lancashire or Yorkshire or a figure of eight 100k that links both routes and crosses moorland, parkland and several towns.

A trail Half Marathon and 10k at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 26 June 2027, featuring waterside and countryside routes. Entries include chip timing, photos and a themed medal, with marked trails, marshals and a GPX route file.

An 8 hour looped event at Lyme Park where runners cover as many 5 km laps as they can. The mixed terrain course features a single aid station, chip timed laps, a bag drop and a strict 8 hour cut off.

July 2027

A guided trail running weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over a 38.6 km route with 1585 m ascent. Includes bunkhouse accommodation, guided runs and an optional 10 km recovery loop on the Pennine Way.

A point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, featuring a 360 metre tunnel, time trial wave starts and floating drink stations every 3 miles.

A ten hour loop race at Mynydd Troed on 10 July 2027 where competitors run repeated 2.7 mile laps with over 1000 feet of ascent per lap. Solo, pair, and teams of four compete with laps recorded at clip stations.

A 50K trail run with 3322 ft of ascent from Whitby to Pickering that passes eight railway stations. The route is partially self navigational, fully tracked by Open Tracking, and has a 13 hour cutoff.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cutoff. The course crosses ridgelines and classic Lake District features with GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and ITRA UTMB ranking points.

A technical sky race on 17 July 2027 around the Helvellyn Massif, covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent and hands on rock sections. Entry requires minimum age 19 and verified mountain running and climbing experience.

A 125 km waymarked loop following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk with about 1902 m ascent and GPX files provided. Checkpoints appear roughly every 25 km, there is a 24 hour cut off, and camping is available at Linkenholt Activity Center.

An ultramarathon weekend in the United Kingdom on 24–25 July 2027 offering **100 km** and **100 mile** options. The event is organised by GB ULTRAS Ltd and appears in the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with GPS tracking.

Mountain trail races in Eryri Ogwen Valley with three distances, marked technical routes and mountain leader support. Event village services, on course aid and chip timing are provided, with information available in English and Welsh.

A summer running festival at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on 25 July 2027 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes, chip timing, kilometre markers, a themed medal and free race photos in support of Northern Ireland Hospice.

August 2027

Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027 is a five day forest orienteering event in Highland Perthshire from 1 to 6 August 2027, marking the 50th anniversary. It features varied terrain, age class and colour coded courses plus rest day activities.

September 2027

A riverside trail event at Remenham Farm in Henley-on-Thames offering a Half Marathon, 10K and a Junior Race for under 11s, with chip timing, medals, free photos and an event village.

A looped trail event at Tehidy Woods in Cornwall on a four mile circuit, with timed options from 3 to 12 hours. Participants aim to complete the most laps in their chosen time category.

An eight hour loop event at Rivington Pike where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can on mixed road and trail terrain with about 204 m elevation per lap. Results list laps completed, total distance and elapsed time.

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 100 mile supported ultramarathon in the United Kingdom, scheduled for 25 to 26 September 2027. Organised by GB Ultras, it is part of the Ultra Great Britain series and uses live GPS tracking.

October 2027

A 100 kilometre trail ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 around the Chiltern Hills, following an anticlockwise loop past Ashridge, The Ridgeway and Whiteleaf Hill. Fully marked route with GPS tracking and several staffed aid stations.

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