Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A 170 miles foot race from Glasgow to Inverness along the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way with about 24,000 ft of ascent. Entry is restricted to runners with prior ultra experience and the route uses tracked, marshalled checkpoints..

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

A guided 10 km trail run from Taverham along parts of the Mariotts Way through fields and woodland, led at a conversational pace with ability-based groups and a qualified run leader.

A 24 hour charity relay at Lochore Meadows Country Park where participants run laps of a multi terrain 5K loop. Distances range from 5K to ultramarathon and facilities include refreshments, shelter and first aid.

A point-to-point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, run in seeded time trial waves. The course features a 360 metre tunnel and floating drink stations on canal barges every three miles.

A multi-distance event along the historic Patterdale parish boundary, from a 28 mile, 10,200 ft full route to a family 10km downhill challenge, with trackers, marked route, checkpoint provisions and waterproof maps available.

A circa 120-mile circular ultra across the North York Moors, summiting the park's ten highest hills and passing ancient sites. The race includes two indoor checkpoints, a 35-hour time limit, tracker and GPX for each entrant.

A 15 mile trail event around Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf with 80 percent trail, 3,248 ft of ascent and one fully stocked checkpoint. Mandatory kit is required and there are no time limits.

July the Turd is a run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon around the Ironbridge valley. The route mixes tracks, paths and road and the event finishes at The Unicorn Inn with parking on site and finisher bling.

A 72 mile ultramarathon along the waymarked Great Glen Way from Corpach to Inverness with about 8,500 ft of ascent; solo unsupported race with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 4 UTMB points.

Experience a solo 42 mile race along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness. This unsupported event features views of Loch Ness and 6000 feet of elevation. Runners finish with a final lap of the athletics track.

A day of trail running in the South Downs National Park on 4 July 2026, with five distances from 10 km to 100 km, coach transport to starts, camping, food and a kids race at the Petersfield venue.

An upland trail race from Muker to Tan Hill covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. The route follows Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 200 runner limit.

A 15.5 km upland trail race in Muker on 4 July 2026, starting near Usha Gap Campsite. The route climbs Swinner Gill, descends Gunnerside Gill and follows the Pennine Way through riverside meadows.

A 20-mile unmarked upland race in Northumberland on 4 July 2026, with summits of Cheviot and Hedgehope, a separate Challenge Walk, mandatory navigation and kit requirements, and a 300-runner limit with a waiting list.

A traditional Lakeland fell race from Loweswater Village Hall with extensive route choice on the tops, two AL courses, mandatory FRA kit and navigation without GPS.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Fell races for senior and junior runners in Warslow on 4 July 2026. The senior course is 10 km with 675 m ascent, limited to 150 entrants and held under Fell Runners Association licence number 2026 9716.