Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A timed riverside event on a 5.3 km out and back Thames course where runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit. Ten pound entry supports the Rays of Sunshine charity and a double sided medal is awarded.

A measured 5 mile chip-timed race from CS Lewis Square that follows the Connswater Greenway into Victoria Park and back, on mixed road, trail and grass surfaces.

A 38 km mountain race in the central Lake District with 2800 m ascent on technical single-track trails, a newly designed route from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn and a 12 hour maximum time, ranked in the Skyrunning UK series.

A trail event at Station Top, Otley, offering a 51 km ultra (also a 4-person relay), a 25 km super and a 16 km challenge on public footpaths with marked routes, checkpoints and required kit for off-road conditions.

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

A 44 mile coastal ultra along the South West Coast Path from Lizard Point to Land's End on 6 June 2026. Available as solo or in two relay formats and counting toward the Endurancelife 2025 to 2026 season leaderboard; 2026 entries are sold o..

A 56 mile Southern Upland Way race from St John’s Town of Dalry to Moffat with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and checkpoint support. The event has 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and official UTMB ITRA points.

A 104-mile ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St John’s Town of Dalry to Galashiels on 6 June 2026, with 4611m ascent, live GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and limited entries.

Experience a technical 21km trail run through the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 850m of ascent and stunning valley views.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

Samaritans Way Ultra at Guisborough Rugby Club on 6 June 2026 offers trail races of 40 km and 60 km plus a 60 km relay. The event is held in partnership with Teesside Samaritans and donates profits to the local branch.

Coastal trail races from Westward Ho!, Clovelly and Hartland Quay to Bude, featuring an ultra, a marathon and a 16-mile route with marked, marshalled courses, finishers' medals, first aid on course and optional bus transfers to start locati..

A backyard ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete 4.167 mile laps every hour until one remains. The event has open ended, 6 hour and 12 hour options, chip timing and a £1000 prize for the overall winner.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event features live tracking, three indoor checkpoints and a finishers meal.

A 31 miles ultra around Loch Lyon and into Glen Lochay with about 3,500 ft of ascent. The mostly off road route includes several river crossings, multiple water checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Experience a 40 mile ultra marathon along the stunning Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth. This supported journey features dramatic cliffs, ancient castles, and scenic coastal trails with no strict time limits.

A family-friendly inflatable obstacle run at Lincoln Showground on 6 June 2026 offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones, large inflatables and a finisher's medal. Spectator areas, water stations and on-site vendors..

Test your physical and mental boundaries at the Glentress 8 Hour Challenge. Join a passionate community of runners for a transformative journey to unlock your potential and embrace the extraordinary.

A multi-distance fundraiser at TF4 3HZ with 8 mile laps that form 16 mile and marathon options, a mixed paths-and-tracks route through the Valley of Ironbridge, and a playful fancy dress tradition. Entry fees are listed from £30 to £42.

A new 75 miles trail ultra across the National Forest Way from Alrewas to Beacon Hill, with six staffed checkpoints, mandatory safety kit, medical cover by TrailMed and a team relay option where each runner covers over 20 miles.