Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Two Lake District ultra trail races: a 100 mile circular route with about 6300 m ascent and a 50 mile route covering the second half with about 3000 m ascent. Both use bridleways and footpaths, have staffed checkpoints, and demand strong na..

A Friday evening *10 km* trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park near Leeds, run over one mainly flat lap on public footpaths and bridleways. Entries are limited to 300 because of parking and environmental considerations.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.

A Friday running event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back riverside lap near Walton on Thames offering distances from 5 km to ultra and finishers' medals including spinning Rubber Ducky designs.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A 7 mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, run on footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes. The hilly course loops the village then heads into local countryside with the start and finish at the village pub.

A 100 km self navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 3178 m of ascent, following the Beacons Way. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria including prior 50 mile ultramarathon experience and map and compass skills, places ar..

A 100 mile self navigated ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m of ascent, 10 checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory mountain navigation skills. Entrants must meet qualifying criteria and carry specified safety kit.

A 54 km circular trail around the Yorkshire Wolds starting and ending near Pocklington, with about 4,100 ft of climb and visits to several villages. The event includes GPX navigation, live tracking and four checkpoints with food and toilets..

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A multi-distance trail ultramarathon in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026. Events range from 12 km to 110 km, include UTMB Index categories, camping and on-course medical support.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

Alderman's Ascent is a tenth year fell race in Greenfield with an 8.5 km course and over 400 m of climbing, passing the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks before returning to the finish. The event is an English Fell Running Championship..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A NIMRA medium distance fell race at Gortin Glens with a 12 km route and 500 m ascent including the summit of Mullaghcarn. Entries are online only and runner numbers are limited to 200.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Coventry offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k routes with giant inflatables, music zones, on-course water, a finisher's medal and food vendors on site.

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

Trail running weekend on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne on 25 and 26 July 2026, with races through moorland, pine forest and beside the River Tanar. Distances range from 10 km to 55 km, plus family runs and a toddler dash.