Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg through the Carneddau from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig. Cover 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent in small groups with experienced mountain leaders.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

A multi-distance running event at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026, organised by Up and Running Events, offering 6 km, 10 km and 16 km options with tickets available.

Experience a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at historic Blickling Hall, weaving through mixed road and track for a memorable spring run. The event is sold out but features chip timing, a bespoke medal and supports local sport.

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Take on a scenic 10K through Epping Forest on 29 March 2026, two laps on traffic free forest tracks with an undulating, multi terrain route. Limited to 600 entries and finishers receive a medal.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

A multisport event at Culden Faw Estate on March 29, 2026 featuring duathlon, cross duathlon and timed offroad endurance races with waymarked courses, chip timing and on site medical and catering facilities.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Join the 3rd Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 1 April for a dusk Easter Egg Edition as the season opener. Enjoy an anti clockwise 10k trail with a compulsory headtorch and a fun egg hunt finish; spots are limited to 30.

A 5 km trail race in Horwich on 1 April 2026 organised by Winter Hill Runners. Registration is at the Jolley Crofters Public House and online entry is £12 with a booking fee making the shown ticket £13.60.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run along the Thames at Wraysbury for a flexible 7 hour time challenge, with distances from 3 km to ultra and an Easter egg themed finisher medal. Scenic mixed terrain, aid stations and on site facilities wel..

Join the Samaritans Way Trail Run in Guisborough on 4 April for scenic 10 km and 20 km trail routes. Proceeds support Teesside Samaritans and entrants receive a T shirt, medal, feed stations and marshals for a safe, social day out.

Run the Pink Moon Ladies Trail on 4 April 2026, a women only half marathon through Sutton Spring Wood and along the Five Pits Trail for scenic, undulating trail running. Finishers get a medal, cake and hot drinks by the campfire.