Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A social 10 km trail run from Milngavie Train Station along the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, led by a qualified guide. Trail shoes are mandatory and dogs and under 18s are not permitted.

A farm based 24 hour solo running challenge in Dorset on 17 July 2026 with camping available over the weekend. Multiple timed events and shorter runs are scheduled and finishers receive a medal and event goodies.

The Cider 5K.ish is a single lap trail run on private farmland in Dorset on 17 July 2026, part of a weekend of events with camping available and a 90 minute course cutoff.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent from Patterdale to Swirral Edge, including steep paths, a Red Tarn Basin section and easy scrambling to a trig point. Held as part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

A trail race weekend at Whitelee Wind Farm offering 10K, half marathon, 50K ultra and a junior mile. Routes use windfarm access roads with staffed checkpoints, on-site parking and an Event Village with facilities.

Sea2Sky in Donard Park, Newcastle features evening 10K race and walk plus a 5K race that moves from promenade to forest and the Mourne foothills, with mixed road, trail and an open-mountain section and post-race refreshments.

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn Massif with 2700 m ascent, pre selection entry and mandatory rock climbing experience. The event includes a marked course, GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.

A 57 km, 3700 m ascent mountain race around Helvellyn near Patterdale on 18 July 2026. The course is marked and includes exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and carries ITRA UTMB points.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent, technical trails over St Sunday Crag, manned checkpoints, electronic timing and post-race soup; organised by Lake District Sky Trails.

A 12-hour solo trail challenge on a private Dorset farm on 18 July 2026, with undulating off-road terrain, lap-based timing, medal and goodies for finishers, and limited entries.

A weekend trail running festival in West Sussex offering 50 km and marathon options plus shorter runs and a 2 km family Flower Trail, with campsite and glamping, marked single-lap courses and stocked aid stations.

A multi-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with options from 10 km up to 100 km and a figure of eight 100 km route. Basecamp at Penrice Castle offers camping, regular rest stops, GPS tracking, catering and medical support.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

A guided traverse of the 14 Welsh 3000 foot peaks covering about 50 km and roughly 4,000 m of ascent, offered as a continuous 20 hour challenge or over two to three days with low ratio guiding and on-route support.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

An evening trail race at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10 km, 5 km and an accessible 1.5 km loop, with marked trails, chip timing and a water stop on the 10 km route.

Three coastal trail races follow the Wales Coast Path to a shared finish at Cardiff Bay, offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles routes with marked navigation, checkpoints and drop bag support.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap. Entries are available for solo runners and teams, with camping, chip timing, medals and optional sauna and breakfast.

A backyard ultra at Murthly Castle Estate where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with a one hour time limit until one runner remains. Medals are awarded to all nonwinners as DNFs and a 100 mile medal is given to those still running after 24..