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 2332 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 backyard ultra at Hunters Greave in Leeds featuring repeated *4.167 mile* loops every hour until one runner remains. The mixed-surface course offers aid stations, camping and a Yorkshire goodie bag; this silver event can qualify winners f..

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles (52 km) around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route follows varied off road trails with navigational sections and mandatory kit requirements.

Farmmageddon at Hyde Hall Farm is an endurance weekend featuring a 100 mile event over two days on a 5.3 km loop, plus shorter distance and time based challenges. The course mixes trail, grass and tarmac with on course aid and on site parki..

A point-to-point 50km trail race from Falmer to Eastbourne along the South Downs Way, covering roughly 3,500 feet of ascent and descent with mostly runnable trails, four aid stations, live GPS tracking and no qualifier required.

A long distance trail challenge from Richmond upon Thames to the Brighton coast with routes from 100 km to shorter distances. The event features marked trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops with food and medical support and camping optio..

A 79 miles self navigated ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye following the Skye Trail, featuring seven checkpoints, a 27 hour cut off and limited entry by application. Mountain experience and mandatory kit are required.

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A 110-mile single-stage trail ultramarathon on 23 May 2026 along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley. Runners have 36 hours, a compulsory kit list and tracker is included.

A rugged fell race on the Isle of Jura covering 28 km with 2,370 m of ascent across seven summits; entry is limited to 250 places and official results and course records are published.

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.

A single loop trail half marathon around the Seven Sisters in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The 13.5 miles route includes about 2,000 feet of ascent on mostly trail surfaces.

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

An out-and-back fell challenge in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026 covering about 25 km with 1500 m of ascent. Options include load bearing, runner clean fatigue and walker unloaded categories, with mandatory kit checks and checkpoint suppo..

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

Way marked half marathon across Cornwall from Portreath to Devoran Quay that follows historic 1812 transport routes. One checkpoint provides fluids and snacks; entrants must carry fluid and a mobile phone and canicross entries are welcome.

A traditional fell race over 7 miles with 400 metres of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and three mandatory checkpoints are required, the event follows FRA rules and a 2 hours 15 minutes time limit applies.

A fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 featuring a senior 6 mile race, a 6 km U18 race and junior categories U10 to U18, with chip timing, prize categories and recorded course times.

Community trail run in Tomatin with 5k and 10k routes on rural, undulating roads and paths, two to three water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for fastest categories; minimum age 4 with under 10s accompanied by an adult.

Run Nidderdale is a marked 10K trail race through Nidderdale countryside on 23 May 2026 from Pateley Bridge Showground. The route includes woodland, moorland, a trig point ridge and a steep finish descent with prizes and charitable proceeds..

A fell race from Peter Tavy across Coombe Tor, Cox Tor and the Langstone with ascents, descents and technical sections. The main senior course is about 10 km and junior races are also provided.

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