Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A four-race summer cross-country league in Herefordshire and nearby venues, held on Wednesday evenings from June to July 2026. Entry is limited to first-claim members of specified local clubs and closes on 31 May 2026.

Midweek chip timed trail races at the Blue Pool nature reserve in Dorset with 7 mile and 3 mile routes through woodland and ridge views. Race entry includes access for one adult and up to two children.

Loch Thom Trail Race on Wednesday 3rd June features a revised 5K out and back and a junior 3K around Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, with all entry fees donated to Athletics Trust Scotland.

A ladies only, chatty-paced 5 km group run through Cannock Chase forest at Go Ape Cannock. Open to women who can run 5 km, with free parking and an onsite meeting at the Go Ape cabin.

An evening pop-up run in Bingley along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, passing the Bingley Five Rise Locks. Two distances are offered, with on-the-night registration and a cash only policy; runners receive a medal and a drink.

A five mile hilly fell race around Kettlewell with grassy tracks, climbs and fast descents. Entry is limited to 100 and fees are £6 for EA affiliated runners and £8 for non affiliated runners.

A 5.3 mile fell race with 1099 ft of ascent around Rivington Hall Barn grounds, featuring road, rough trail and open moor. Entry on the day is available for a cash fee and FRA kit rules apply.

A forest trail race at Donard Forest Park on 4 June 2026 covering 8 km with 500 m of climb. The partially marked course is organised by Newcastle AC and requires entrants aged 15 or older.

Deestriders ORGP Race 1 is a multi terrain, approximately four mile race on 4 June 2026 at Care & Repair NE Wales in Shotton. Entry is £10 or £8 for affiliated club members and the field is limited to 200.

A coastal trail and ultra running festival on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from 5 to 7 June 2026. Four distances finish at the cliff-top campsite in Dale and routes follow the marked Wales Coast Path with GPS support.

A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle covering 2.4 km with 650 m of ascent. The event includes a manned checkpoint, a recycled medal and live music as part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weeken..

A 50 km out and back ultramarathon along the Ayrshire Coast starting and finishing at Irvine Beach, running across beaches, promenades and trails from sunset to sunrise. Aid stations at 12, 25 and 37 km with a drop bag option at 25 km.

A 3.6 km off-road trail around the grounds of Sledmere House presented alongside the Sledmere Sunset Trail 10K. Chip timing and a finisher medal are provided; a free 500 m fun run is available for young children.

A timed riverside event on a 5.3 km out and back Thames course where runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit. Ten pound entry supports the Rays of Sunshine charity and a double sided medal is awarded.

A measured 5 mile chip-timed race from CS Lewis Square that follows the Connswater Greenway into Victoria Park and back, on mixed road, trail and grass surfaces.

A mountain running event in the Central Lake District covering 38 km with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree. The course includes Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, a summit of England s highest mountain and a 12 hour limit.

A trail event from Otley with 50 km ultra, 25 km super and 16 km sprint options on public footpaths, marked routes, manned checkpoints on some distances and mandatory kit requirements.

An evening marathon that follows canals, waterfalls, vineyards, woodland and coastal saltmarshes, running from early evening into the night. Registration for the 2026 edition is closed.

A 44 mile coastal ultra from Lizard Point to Land's End along the South West Coast Path. Held on 6 June 2026 with solo and relay options, severe terrain and roughly 5,531 ft of ascent.

A 56 mile Southern Upland Way trail race on 6 June 2026 with 2447 m of ascent, 400 places and a 20 hour cut off. The event uses mandatory GPS tracking, enforced checkpoints and detailed mandatory kit requirements.