Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 6 km hill race on 26 July 2026 with 730 m of ascent near the Ardgartan Hotel. The route is marked, checkpoints are mandatory and competitors must carry full waterproof body cover; minimum age is 18.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Central Forest Park is a 5k obstacle course with staggered wave starts, age 13 and over, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A circular 5 mile trail run around Bembridge passing marshes, Centurions Copse and the coastal path, with trophies in veteran categories and a finisher medal for all.

A mostly off-road 7.5 km trail loop around Westfield with marked and marshalled route, prizes, post-race tea and cake, and a 60-runner entry limit.

A coastal running event at Carradale Harbour on 26 July 2026 offering 10K, 5K and an under‑16 5K across roads, beach and forest paths. Electronic timing, water stations and traybakes are provided.

A two lap beach race on West Sands, St Andrews covering approximately 4 miles with start and finish at the Life Guards Beach Hut. All finishers receive a memento and medal and prizes are awarded in overall and age categories.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A social trail run in the Derwent Valley with 5k and 10k route options, followed by coffee and good craic at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe on 26 July 2026.

Day 5 of the Great Barrow Challenge at Suffolk Running Centre features the Dalham Kiln half route with multiple distance options, parking, a base camp water station and daily medals.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A 5 mile multi-terrain race around Alderley Edge and Hare Hill, run to a traditional woodland and field route with a mixed-gender team competition and charity proceeds.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 from the Millpool Centre through West Looe riverside and Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods, with proceeds to Looe Lions charities.

Evening 5km and 10km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, running along riverside trails and the Trans Pennine Trail, with toilets, bag storage and a post-race drink from Piglove Brewery. Entry limited to 150, minimum age 18.

Up the Nab is a fell running event on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Glossop Rugby Club, Charlesworth, with online and on the day entry options and an FRA permit providing UK Athletics insurance.

The Lee Mill Fell Race opens the Mid-Week Series in Stubbylee Park, Bacup on 29 July 2026. The 10.7 km course features moorland climbs, a fast descent past Cowm Reservoir and a return through Lee Mill Quarry.

A 6.4 km fell race at Ponderosa café near Horseshoe Pass with 289 m of climb, partially marked route, entry £5 on the day, minimum age over 16, and no toilet facilities as the café is closed.