Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 10 km trail race on 19 April 2026 through the Ainsdale Sand Dunes, the Red Squirrel 10 km follows wooded paths and ends with an ascent of the highest dune. Organised by Southport Strollers with Natural England, proceeds support Southport..

Gartmorn Trail and Junior Race on 19 April 2026 at Carsebridge Road, Sauchie, Alloa. The senior course is about 6 miles / 10 km around woodland and Gartmorn Dam, and the junior race is about 2 miles / 3 km; entry limits and fees apply.

A running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race through mixed surface forest trails. The event includes chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and an event village.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Run the Thames Ring Series along scenic river and canal towpaths with three distances: TR250 full loop, TR150 and TR100 sections. Choose your challenge and enjoy riverside trails, checkpoint support and GPS tracking across this adventure.

Tackle Tiger's Trail, a scenic yet testing 10 km Peak District fell race with about 259 m climb, starting by Fox House on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Totley AC runs this midweek series race and accepts online and on the day entries.

Take on a 6.6 km mountain run at Tollymore on 23 April 2026 with 350 m of ascent and only major junctions marked. GPS is not allowed and Level B safety kit is compulsory, so come prepared for classic mountain terrain.

A trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir on a two lap, mostly flat course off the Pennine Bridleway. Part of a three race spring series on 16, 23 and 30 April with prizes and proceeds to local causes.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

Run the Calderdale Way from Heptonstall across moorland, woodland and valleys with 30, 50 or 100 miles to choose from. Enjoy vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking, baggage drop and a finisher medal on this scenic off road ultra.

A coastal race on the South West Coast Path offering a 50 km ultra and a 13.1 mile half marathon between Kingswear or Preston Green and Shaldon. Both routes are mostly trails, include aid stations, mandatory kit and a cupless policy.

A 50 km circular trail run around the Yorkshire Wolds from Field House Camping and Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, with live GPS tracking, four indoor checkpoints offering vegan and gluten free fuel, free parking and discounted camping.

Coastal trail running from Little Haven on 25 April 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across grass, beach and coastpath. The event offers fully marked courses, electronic timing, on site amenities and post event facilities.

Beyond Newcastle invites trail and ultra runners to scenic riverside routes starting and finishing at Newcastle Quayside, with 25 km and 55 km options, waymarked course, feed stations and a finisher medal. Expect mixed surfaces, hills and c..

A historic 24 mile mountain fell race around Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in Horton-in-Ribblesdale on 25 April 2026. The event includes a six person relay, FRA entry rates and online entries open 26 October 2025.

Run the stunning North Wales coastline from Prestatyn to Bangor with 50 km or 100 km options past Great Orme, Conwy Castle and Aber Falls. Flat coastal stretches, inland climbs and full support make this a memorable challenge on 25 April 20..

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.

A 30 mile point to point traverse across remote Yorkshire Dales fells from Redshaw to Threshfield with about 4,200 feet of ascent and 13 checkpoints. Organised by Keighley Scout Service Network, it requires map and compass skills and a stri..