Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

Take on the Petzl Night Trails 10k at Salcey Forest under torchlight for a fun evening on flat, tree lined trails. A headtorch is required, canicross is welcome and finishers receive a tree token instead of a medal to support charity.

A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest on well maintained off-road trails. Participants repeat a 3.5-mile loop to choose their distance, from a few laps up to ultramarathon distances, with on-site facilities and canicross options.

A guided 10 km trail run around Hankley Common with evening and night options by headtorch, passing a WWII Atlantic Wall replica and varied trails. Group paced and guided, with kit support and a possible alcohol free beer at the finish.

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park on 24 March 2026 with Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Entrants are limited to 150 and every finisher receives a medal.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Run the Way of the Dead 50k across wild Dartmoor on 28 March 2026, from Trenchford Reservoir to Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Live GPS tracking and marshals guide solo runners and pairs to a memorable brewery finish.

A 300 km self supported ultra race across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three National Parks with about 6,500 m of ascent. Entries for the 2026 edition are full.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Trail runs in Grasmere, Lake District, offering 5 km and 10 km routes that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Beyond Bristol is a scenic trail run on 28 March 2026 offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes from Museum Square. Routes pass under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks and woodland, with feed stations and GPX files.

Run scenic looped routes around Bath from Bath Racecourse, passing the Royal Crescent and riverside views, with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km options. Fully supported with rest stops, catering, medal, finisher shirt and post race food.

Join the Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race at Bwlch Penbarras on 28 March 2026 for a playful hilly route where the final kilometre is a surprise. Canicross starts ahead of the main pack and every finisher gets a medal and chocolate.

Run the Chiltern Hills on a guided trail half marathon based at The Home Office in Tring, led by qualified leaders who group runners by ability and teach trail technique. Enjoy scenic trails, a midcourse refreshment stop and finisher medal.

Run the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station with half marathon and 10k options across a traffic free, multi terrain route that passes through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Medal, photos and prizes included on race weekend.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Fortitude Ultra at Pippingford Park is a ten hour challenge to complete ten laps of a scenic loop with rolling climbs and basic camping. Pick your loop, pace yourself, and test your endurance in a welcoming atmosphere.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

An 11 km marked trail race near Reeth, North Yorkshire, featuring steep climbs, technical descents and mandatory waterproof kit, with GPX and map available, on-course aid and parking in a nearby field.

A community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a full distance of 13 miles, sign posted route, two refreshment stations and post event tea and tray bake. Options allow shorter turns at support points for walkers and slower..