Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Test your navigation skills on a 24 mile orienteering course through the North York Moors. Open to runners and walkers, this event features manned checkpoints and support from the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team.

Run as many laps as you choose on this forest trail course in Hurn Forest. Enjoy a well maintained loop with distances ranging from 5K to ultra marathon and support forest conservation with your entry.

Experience a traditional 11 km fell race through the rough terrain of Bollihope Carrs in Co. Durham. Navigate a 380m climb to two summits using map and compass skills in this limited entry event.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

Experience a magical Twilight Run at Siblyback Lake with 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km trails perfect for families and trail lovers. Enjoy buggy friendly routes, finisher medals, free race photos and Canicross options as dusk falls under torchl..

A 17.5-mile trail run following the marked boundary of the beautiful Ashridge Estate. The varied off-road course includes a climb to Ivinghoe Beacon. Every finisher receives a gift, and a donation from each entry supports the National Trust..

Tartan Warrior on 28 March 2026 at Fit Body Farm in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire features a 3km British OCR Championship course, plus a 400m sprint and 4 x 100m mixed relay. Tackle an award winning venue with streams, hills and 30 plus obstacles for..

Experience a historic fell race at Pendle Hill with routes for both seniors and juniors. This event features a challenging 4.5 mile senior course and multiple youth distances starting from Barley Village Hall.

A hill running event in Birnam, Dunkeld on 28 March 2026 with a senior 6.6 km course (360 m climb) and junior races of about 1.5 km and 3 km. The race uses ProTay timing and is part of the Highland Boundary Series.

Cross the north of England through three National Parks on this spectacular coast to coast journey. Choose from four distances ranging from 55km to a full 300km traverse through iconic mountains and moors.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

Follow Wainwrights famous coast to coast route on this 55km ultra through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Experience a self sufficient journey from Kirkby Stephen to the historic Richmond Castle.

Traverse the scenic North York Moors in this 80 km ultra marathon following Wainwright's famed coast to coast route. Experience a self-sufficient adventure from Ingleby Cross to the finish at Robin Hood's Bay.

Tackle the hills and mud of Axminster in the Minster Challenge. Choose from a challenging 12 km, a 5 km route, or a family-friendly 3 km fun run. All finishers earn a medal, and the event features a supportive trail running atmosphere.

Experience a scenic 50 km loop through the South Downs starting from historic Arundel. This trail race features rolling hills, forest paths, and riverside tracks with full navigation marking and live GPS tracking.

Explore the heart of Thetford Forest with a flexible timed challenge on a 5.3 km multi terrain loop. Complete any distance from 5 km to an ultra marathon with full support and a finishers medal.

Experience a scenic 16 mile multi terrain race through the Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. This undulating cross country course offers bus transport to the start and kit transfers for all participants.

Test your limits at Normanby Hall Country Park with a multi-obstacle adventure race featuring mud, water, and horse jumps. Choose between 5km and 10km distances in this cross-country challenge for all levels.

Explore the scenic forest tracks of Whinlatter Top with 9 km or 12 km trail runs. This chip timed event offers wide runnable paths and is open to runners with or without dogs.