Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A timed Friday event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back course along the river Thames, with lap-based distances from 5 km to ultra and a £10 Run for a Tenner entry benefiting Rays of Sunshine.

A 50 km multi terrain ultra in Maidenhead on May 30 2026, run as a single lap mostly off road. Four aid stations, chip timing and free live tracking, with medal, photos and on-site support.

NORN IRON 100 is a multi terrain ultra run in Northern Ireland on 30th May - 31st May 2026, listed as UTMB Index **100M / M** with an iTRA grade of 5 and organised by We Run Wild NI.

An 86 mile point to point trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones on 30 May 2026. The event features open GPS tracking, eight checkpoints and a 28 hour cutoff.

A 50 km ultramarathon along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge, the event follows towpaths and trails, passes three medieval castles and has three staffed aid stations and a lap finish on the Tonbridge athletics track.

A point-to-point 30 km trail along the River Medway from Little Fant Farm to Tonbridge, part of the Three Castles weekend. Flat and scenic with checkpoints, GPS tracking, an athletics track finish and an 8-hour cut-off.

A social run at Bowdon Rugby Club on 30 May 2026 that combines a 5 km course with drink stations and obstacles. Drinks are provided during the course and participants must be 18 or over.

OMM Lite is a map based checkpoint event in Grasmere on 30 and 31 May 2026 where individuals or teams collect points at marked controls within set time limits. Options include one or two days and long or short course time limits.

Inflatable 5K in Bristol on Saturday 30 May 2026 offers 2.5 km laps with options of 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km or 15 km across large inflatable obstacles and five music zones. The event is untimed and includes a finisher's medal and water stations..

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.

Participants leave HMP Dartmoor and try to reach the furthest straight-line distance on foot within 6, 12 or 24 hours, using public rights of way. GPS tracking, mandatory kit and a pre-event equipment check apply, entrants must be 18 or old..

Two ultra trail races from Bakewell Showground across the Peak District with a 101 km and a 55 km route, significant elevation gain, outposts and mandatory kit requirements for the ultra distances.

A themed Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 30 May 2026 celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon and themed medals, pins, aid stations and free parking.

A 60 km point-to-point ultramarathon along the first section of The Ridgeway National Trail, starting at Ivinghoe Beacon and finishing near Wallingford. The race has four checkpoints, open tracking, a 10 hour limit and a 150 runner cap.

A pair of A category fell races in the Duddon Valley, featuring an 18 mile / 29 km long route with 1830 m climb and a 10 mile short route. Both require map and compass skills, appropriate kit and pre-entry.

A 10 mile category A fell race in the Duddon Valley on 30 May 2026, climbing about 3000 feet up Dow and Caw. Pre entry only and minimum age 18; map and compass skills plus required mountain kit are essential.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

Join the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed for a timed, multi lap event with flexible rock up and run starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, cake at the finish and digital results.

Peebles Pootle is an offroad walking event around Peebles offering two route options with significant ascent. Checkpoints follow walking opening times but runners may participate.