Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2222 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

Trail running event around West Dean Gardens and the South Downs with distances from 30km to 100km. Organised by Threshold Sports with signposted routes, pit stops and chip timing.

An inflatable obstacle fun run at Harewood House on 20 June 2026 with lap options from 2.5 km to 15 km, 15 to 90 obstacles, music zones, on course water, medals and family friendly provisions.

A weekend running event at the Leeds/Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options on 20 June 2026. Finishers receive a jumble medal, hot food and a choice of beer or soft drink.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A summer trail event on 20 June 2026 across the Malvern Hills offering 27 mile and 15 mile routes, checkpoint refreshments, a hot post event meal and certificates for finishers, organised by LDWA Heart Of England.

A 5 km fell and trail race with 180 m of ascent at the Harden Moss Sheepdog Trials near Holmfirth. Entry is free though the trials field charges admission. The course is well marked and open to runners over 14.

A June fell race at Quernmore near Lancaster featuring a senior 5 mile route to the 413 m summit of Clougha Pike and a programme of flagged junior championship races on rough farmland. Pre entry only with a small entrance charge.

Join the Phoenix Hydra 75 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking for a scenic 1 mile off road loop with chip timing and a staffed aid station. Distances run from 12 hour to 100 miles and all entrants receive a free memento.

A lakeside running event at Siblyback Lake offering 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km races plus an eight hour Siblython endurance challenge. On site camping, a café, personalised bibs and medals for all participants.

A moorland fell run in Meavy on Dartmoor featuring a roughly 6-mile Burrator Horseshoe, a 4-mile Sheepstor Challenge and junior races, held alongside the Meavy Oak Fair to raise funds for local parish charities.

A lapped ultramarathon on a 10.15 mile mostly off-road loop around Maldon, with 101.5, 50.75 and 30.45 mile options, chip timing, checkpoints and compulsory kit requirements.

Two trail routes of 10 km and 20 km start from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale. The event includes a start pastry and coffee, GPX route files, partial signage with marshalls and a finisher beer plus a seasonal Barny Box.

A 65 km loop from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m ascent, mainly on footpaths and bridleways, self-navigation, two checkpoints and mandatory safety kit. Includes a GPX file, start coffee and pastry and a finisher beer and pizza.

A 7.2 km hill race with 510 m of ascent across the three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park, Melrose on 20 June 2026. Online entry only with early bird and standard prices and cash prizes for age category winners.

A summer trail event on Saturday 20 June 2026 along the Mortimer Trail between Kington and Ludlow, offering an approximately 30 mile multi-terrain ultra and a Croft Half that follows the final section of the route.

A repeating hourly loop race at Florence Court on 20 June 2026 where runners complete a roughly 4.2 mile lap each hour and those who fail to finish within an hour are eliminated. The last runner remaining is declared the winner.

A multi-terrain ultra on 20 June 2026 around Derbyshire with 50 mile, 50 km and a six person relay on the Derby NoMad route. Routes require intermediate navigation, include checkpoints and GPS timing, and finishers receive a medal and techn..

A team event of five runners tackling self navigated 100 mile trail routes in Cornwall with crew support every 5 to 6 miles, a 36 hour limit, mandatory kit and qualifying requirements, and a £110 non refundable entry fee.

The Shadwell 10k will take place in Shadwell on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Castle Bytham 5K is a 5 kilometre off‑road trail run through the Lincolnshire countryside on 20 Jun 2026 as part of the Midsummer Festival. The course uses grassy trails and farm tracks, allows dogs on short non retractable leads, and welco..

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