Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge at Brandon Country Park on 11 January 2026 where runners tackle repeated 5.3 km laps over 4 or 6 hours. A friendly supported loop with water at Base Camp so please bring your own bottle or cup.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Join the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 for scenic towpath and park runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Aireville Park, with distances from 5 km to ultra. Finishers receive a bespoke medal plus sweets, chocolate and c..

Join this friendly Northampton 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January 2026, run a measured three lap route on paths with plenty of parking and on day registration. Expect a bespoke medal, spot prizes and proceeds supporting Umbrel..

Join the Runners Next the Sea 5 Mile Beach Race at Holkham Beach for a scenic 5 mile run across sand, dunes and a shallow channel. Chip timed with immediate results and a keepsake for every finisher. Places are limited.

Join the Winchester Trail Run at Sparsholt College for scenic 12 km and 21 km off road routes through rolling Farley Mount countryside. Enjoy tree lined tracks, a short climb to Farley Mount on the 21 km and a finisher medal.

The Trigger Fell Race is a tough 33 km fell run across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder from Marsden to Edale in the Peak District, climbing 1650 m. Entries are limited and profits go to Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team.

Join the Festive 5 on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 in Worcestershire for a scenic five mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Community event with proceeds supporting local projects and the Neuroendocrine Cancer Chari..

Explore Cannock Chase in this 26.5 km off road fell race from Milford Hall Cricket Club, featuring scenic trig point navigation. The unmarked course tests route finding and stamina, with post race refreshments at the club.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round in early 2026, with experienced leaders covering different course sections and planned GPX routes to guide you. Free for East Devon Round entrants or a £3 donation for others; open to those age..

On 11 January 2026 the Falkland Yomp offers an exhilarating 11 km trail run through Falkland Estate with steep climbs, fast descents and varied footing. The race sells out each year and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Kings Garn Gutter orienteering in the New Forest on Sunday 11 January offers runnable forest, streams and updated 1:10,000 maps. Courses range from short novice path events to long technical routes so all abilities can join.

A classic winter fell race in Commondale, North York Moors, featuring 8.3 km and 220 m of climb starting from the village hall. Entry on the day and a friendly winter series vibe make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Run the Ashington 10K Trail on 11 January and enjoy a scenic, relatively flat 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Woodland and lakeside trails, a finisher medal and canicross friendly entry make it ideal for winte..

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Explore West Woods near Marlborough in a British Orienteering regional event offering courses for beginners to experienced orienteers across varied woodland terrain. Online entry only and parking is limited so book early.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Join Mallusk Harriers for the Mathieson Cup and Shield cross country at Mallusk Playing Fields near Belfast on 11 January 2026. Challenging off road courses on grass and mud welcome runners of all ages with races up to 8 km.

Orienteering at Beverley Westwood on Sunday 11 January offers runnable common land, small woods and some climbs across courses for all abilities from White to Brown. Golf greens are out of bounds and dogs are welcome under control.