Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2025-2026! Our curated list features an impressive 1266 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

RunThrough UK presents the Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Carsington Water, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, UK. The event showcases two scenic trail routes around Carsington Water: an undulating half marathon course that is out-and-back before a full reservoir loop, and a 10k..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can choose from 10K, 5K, or a junior run, all set on undulating forest trails that offer picturesque views and a challenging course. The even..

Sussex Downs Trail Run takes place at Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, Mid-Sussex, with easy access from Brighton, Haywards Heath, and Lewes. The event offers three distances: 22km, 12km, and 9km. The course starts with a flat 3.5km tree-lined warm-up, then climbs to the South D..

Rudolph's Romp is a 25-mile end-of-year challenge organized by LDWA – East Yorkshire, based at Brantingham Village Hall, Brantingham, near Brough (HU15 1QG). The traditional route traverses the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, delivering a classic mix of woodland, hills and dale with sweeping views of the Va..

Fordh Sen Mighal is an iconic 11-mile point-to-point trail race in Cornwall, running from Lelant to Marazion along the European cultural route. The route takes in landmarks such as Trencrom and Ludgvan and showcases the region’s coast and countryside. Run by Bys Vyken Events, it’s a popular fixture..

Trifarm Winter 10k is the final round of a four-event winter trail run series held at Trifarm, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex. The 10k route is mostly off-road, on public footpaths and bridleways, and runs clockwise to head away from the river to avoid floods. The start and finish are at the far end of..

Wild Deer Running Session at Land of Oak & Iron on Derwent Walk offers a friendly, all-abilities running session led by qualified coaches. Set along the Land of Oak & Iron site, the workout features interval-based training with hill efforts and 5–7 miles of varied running suitable for all levels. Pa..

Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs invite runners to a festive, family-friendly experience on the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. Distances include a Festive Family 1 mile (adult guardian runs for free) and 5- and 10-mile trail runs, with routes set through stunning woodland and p..

Peak Raid Race 4 – Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley is the final event in Explorer Events’ Peak Raid series in the Peak District. The three-hour score-format fell run uses varied terrain, from challenging high moorland navigation to runnable limestone dales and footpaths. Runners can compete solo or..

Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a large country park near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the scenic park. The event offers a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge where runners ca..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Offering 10k, 5k, and junior race options, the course features mostly flat, slightly undulating compacted trails around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The 10k race consists of two lap..

The Sea 2 Summit - Offa's Dyke event offers Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon distances along the scenic Offa's Dyke footpath, starting at Prestatyn seafront. The Ultra race covers 33 miles, finishing at the summit of Cyrn y Brain above the Horseshoe Pass. The course follows the well-..

Full MontyCute 10 trail race is a tough, mostly off-road 10.6-mile course in Ham Hill Country Park near Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. The route climbs 11 hills and threads through Montacute, St Michaels Tower, Ladies Walk, Witcombe Valley, and Parkland, finishing back at the Ham Hill Information Centr..

Mytholmroyd Fell Race is a classic Pennine fell race organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners. The event takes place in Mytholmroyd, with the race HQ at St Michael’s Church Hall. It covers 6 miles (9.7 km) with around 1,640 ft (500 m) of ascent.The flagged course travels from the Burnley Road area on..

Freedom Racing's Hurtwood 50k is a late‑season trail ultra set in the Surrey Hills of southern England. The course covers about 50 kilometres on a fully signed long‑distance trail route, with extra signage and regular checkpoints at 7, 13, 18 and 24 miles offering water and food. Featuring a fast, o..

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Cardington Cracker is a 14.5 km fell-running race in Cardington, Shropshire, hosted by Telford Athletic Club at Cardington Village Hall. The route climbs about 793 m and is largely marked and marshalled, with a notable stretch down The Lawley and a few road crossings. It is limited to 250 online ent..

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl Dec is held at Grizedale Forest in the Lake District, as part of Lakeland Paws Series 4. The event offers two marked, chip-timed routes on forest roads and trails: a 10 km loop with about 250 m of ascent and a 5 km option with around 180 m of ascent. The course sits on..

The ATW Grafham Water Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event held at Grafham Water Visitor Centre in Cambridgeshire. The course begins on the iconic dam, offering a fast start, then loops around the reservoir through woodland nature reserves, past Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay,..

Winchelsea 10km Trail Race is a picturesque, 10km trail loop around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, organized by 1066 Trail Races. Nearly 95% of the route is on trails, with a marked and marshalled course. The race hub is Winchelsea Beach Community Centre, which also provides toilets, changing and parki..