Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A two day off road running festival at Grasmere Showground offering trail races, a 24 hour ultra loop and an OMM Lite Trail Quest with solo and team options. Family races and camping are available.

A mountain running race in Donard Forest Park covering 10 km with 850 m of ascent, requiring navigation and mandatory safety kit. Checkpoints are marshalled and a cut-off at the Saddle will be enforced.

Run the iconic West Highland Way, a 96 mile point to point ultra from Fort William to Milngavie across stunning Highland terrain. Choose the Ben Nevis variant to add a summit and extra miles for a tougher challenge.

A 50 miles trail run around Telford that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with varied trails, four stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. There is a 9PM cut off and an entry fee is listed.

A multi-format track event in Twickenham on 30 May 2026 featuring ten-repeat formats at 400 m and 800 m, with solo and team entry options and age restriction of 18 and over.

Trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park in Morpeth offering 5 km and 10 km courses over paths, trails and beach. The event is canicross friendly and supports HospiceCare North Northumberland.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Baiter Park on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mixed grass and tarmac route. The event supports fundraising for cancer research and is for ages 13 and older.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Royal Windsor Racecourse on 30 May 2026, featuring muddy obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Participants must be 13 or older; there is a minimum fundraising target and on-site support and facilities.

A muddy 5 km obstacle event at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide on a looped course. Entry fees and a minimum £50 fundraising target apply.

A 16 km unmarked hill race in the Lowther Hills with 1200 m of climb, limited to 200 runners. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, bring a refillable cup for water stations, and be prepared to navigate open, pathless terrain.

Timed 4.2 mile (6.7 km) laps run on the hour at Redbridge Cycling Centre on a 2 km tarmac loop. Competitors must finish each lap within the hour and the last runner standing is declared the winner.

A 6.4 km fell race at Calon y Cwm camping, Cilycwm, with 244 m ascent on a partially marked route through fields, wet forest, tracks and rocky ground. Entry on the day £7; minimum age over 16.

A mountain fell race of 13 km and 1550 m ascent finishing at Yr Wyddfa Summit, requiring navigational skills and prior mountain experience. Registration is in Llanberis with compulsory coach transfer to the Ogwen start.

A long fell race of 32 km with 2870 m ascent finishing at Yr Wyddfa Summit that requires navigational skill and significant mountain experience; pre-entry includes coach travel, GPS tracking and a souvenir mug.

A track running event at Wodson Park on 31 May 2026 with distances from 5k to a six hour challenge. Chip timing, aid stations, a bespoke medal and limited entries are provided.

An annual *5.5 mile* trail run on 31 May 2026 that starts at Worksop College and travels through Clumber Park. The event raises funds for Cancer Research, has a minimum age of 16, and provides a medal for finishers.

Run among the deer herds of Tatton Park on scenic mixed-terrain trails. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances for this wildlife-rich trail event. All finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

An annual walking and running event around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales offering flagged 10k, half marathon and 37k routes, SPORTident timing and fundraising for local and international charities.

Races at Southampton Common include Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a junior race on a multi-lap course through woodland, wetlands and parkland, with kilometre markers, marshals and an event village offering food and partner giveaways.