Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Ham & Lyme Summer 2026 is an established ultra event on 4 July 2026 offering 50k and 100k routes through Somerset and parts of Dorset, with runners finishing across the afternoon and a distinctive finisher medal.

A volunteer-run running event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire with chip timing on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Distances include 10 km and 6.5 km and children's races follow the main events.

A 21.1 km off road trail race on 5 July 2026 along The Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough, with fully marked navigation, two aid station visits and a 4 hour limit.

Looped trail event in Masham on 5 July 2026 offering 3 hour and 6 hour options where runners complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Trail and road terrain, feed stations, marshals, a bespoke medal and post race treats.

The The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k will take place in Much Hadham on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A 10 km (6 miles) fell race around Great Hucklow that crosses the Dark Peak and White Peak, run over varied upland terrain. The event is organised by local volunteers and finishers receive a flapjack at the finish.

A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall and the Gritstone Trail, with a fully marked route, two aid stations, electronic timing and parking included in the £36 fee. Finishers can choose a medal or a tree planting option.

Two distances through Cannock Chase woodland on Sunday 5 July 2026: a half marathon and a 10k on hilly forest trails. Route maps and GPX files are available and on-the-day entry is possible subject to availability.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026: a 15 mile full round route including the nature reserve and a 5 mile out and back. Organised by Wadhurst Runners with on course marshals, post race cake and beer, and fundraising for KSSA..

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Trail races of 10K, 22K and 50K around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with waymarking, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, a themed medal and a discounted event T-shirt option.

A mixed road, trail and hill event of at least 14.3 miles with 2200 feet of ascent, where competitors choose their route between hilltop checkpoints. The event has a Race and a Challenge; 2026 entries are full.

A fundraising off-road challenge around Matlock with two route options: 35 km with 1000 metres ascent or 17 km with 500 metres ascent. The unmarked course requires navigation and is organised for Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

A 5K beach race with an accompanying fun run on Bridlington South Beach on 5 July 2026. The route runs along beach and coastline on firmer sand and the event is licensed by the Trail Runners Association under UKA rules.

Women-only trail running near Denbies Vineyard in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km, 10 km and a 1 km kids loop. Routes are signed and supported with multiple aid stations and maps plus GPX files available.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, about 3.1 miles with roughly 300 m climb over rough open terrain. Junior races use shorter distances and under 14s race separately.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place in Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Timed multi-lap road event on The Itchen Way in Winchester offering 2.62 mile laps, a seven hour running window, an American theme with costume trophies, and on-course aid with vegan options.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.