Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 42.2 km marathon around Richmond Park starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. The route follows park roads and the Tamsin Trail with aid stations, scenic viewpoints and on-course support.

A short, classic fell race in Coniston featuring a steep climb and a rapid descent over scree. The 1.6 km course is a BOFRA Championship counter, with categories from Under 9 to Seniors. Parking is available nearby for a fee.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Angles Way Ultra is a 100k trail race from Diss to Great Yarmouth along the Waveney valley and Norfolk/Suffolk broads. The waymarked course is mostly flat and includes eight checkpoints, one drop bag point, coach transport and a finishers m..

Queen of the Suburbs Ultra invites runners to explore Ealing's greenways, towpaths and parks with 50k and 25k single loop options. Expect a Horsenden Hill climb with city views to Wembley and a friendly local race atmosphere.

A 6.5 km hill run from Trefonen Village Hall with 150 m of ascent, mixed farmland, woods and country lanes. The partly waymarked course includes varied underfoot conditions and a trig point on Mynydd Myfyr; entry is available on the day.

Trail races at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle offer 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior 2K options on multi terrain, traffic free courses with chip timing, finisher medals and prizes for top individuals and teams.

Trail half marathon and 10K at Taunton Rugby Club on 24 May 2026, held on largely flat waymarked trails by local waterways. Chip timed event with feed stations, medical cover, event photography and wooden finisher medals.

Point to point ultramarathon across Dorset offering 100k, 50k and an 18 miles Purbeck Traverse. The mostly off road route uses marked GPX tracks, includes steep Purbeck ridges and coastal views, and requires mandatory kit and prior marathon..

Run a flexible distance along Winchester's scenic Itchen Way. Choose your laps from 2.62 miles up to an ultra within a 7-hour window, with a famous aid station and a finisher's medal for all.

A team relay event following the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle. Teams have a 13.5-hour time limit to complete the challenge. Three team categories are available for entry.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Crocodile 8 on 24 May 2026 is a hilly trail and tarmac race around Tillington and Burghill with music en route and an after-event party at Burghill Community Academy. Senior and junior distances are available.

A canal and coastal trail run from Chelmsford along the Blackwater navigation to Heybridge Basin and Tollesbury. Options include a half marathon and a full marathon, cupless aid stations, a bag shuttle and optional medal selection.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this sunset run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5km or 10km distance on a scenic undulating trail and enjoy a timed midsummer evening event with finishers medals.

MacTuffX Glasgow on 24/05/2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over 10x400m or 10x800m segments, with distinct entry fees by category and an age restriction of 18 or older.

A final local trail race in St Boswells covering about 13 km across river trails, open fields and rooty paths with a historical Wobbly Bridge midway. Numbers are issued in the village Hall and entry is £15.

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at War Memorial Park in Basingstoke on 24 May 2026, where participants climb, crawl and slide across mostly flat grass and path terrain while raising funds for cancer research.

A guided trail run of about 10 miles through woodland tracks, river valley paths and minor lanes around the Tamar Valley, starting at the Tamar Trails carpark. Steady guided pace; trail shoes, waterproof and snacks recommended.