Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2166 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.

A weekend multi-stage trail enduro in Sheffield featuring 11 timed stages within a 24.5 km route (20 km timed). Entries are for Individuals or Pairs, with on-course support, stage and overall results, and a post-race gathering with food and..

A fundraising fell event in Kettlewell on 27 June 2026 with three routes: 17-mile and 13.5-mile fell courses plus a 4.5-mile family valley walk. Entry fees include parking and a meal, and proceeds support the local mountain rescue team.

A 12K obstacle course at Bramham Ln Wetherby on 27 June 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, wave entries and a double lap option to extend to 24K. Entry includes a finishers T-shirt, a victory beer, a TW headband and event goodies.

A fell and trail event at Honister Slate Mine combining mountain terrain with a 700 m underground mine section. Fully flagged courses of 5km and 10km, helmet and headtorch required at the start, minimum age 16.

MacTuffX AYR on 27 June 2026 at Riverside Arena Ayr features solo, doubles and relay formats across classic 10 x 400 m and double 10 x 800 m distances, a LITE weight division and an 18 or over age requirement.

A 25 km, 2400 m ascent hill race around four Arrochar munros on 27 June 2026, requiring pre-entry and proven mountain race experience. The unmarked route demands navigation skills; compulsory mountain kit is checked at registration.

Pretty Muddy Cheltenham is a 5 kilometre obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse combining mud obstacles with grass, woodchip and path surfaces. The event includes on-site parking, basic facilities and accessibility support.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course in Stanmer Park with muddy obstacles across fields and woodland. Waves run every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle event at Tatton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across uneven grass and gravel terrain. It requires participants to be 13 or older and includes fundraising support plus a Race for Life medal.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Herrington Country Park with tarmac, gravel and grassy sections, and climbs, crawls and slides. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 100 mile ultra starting and finishing in Forres, the Moray Way 100 follows the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way through beaches, forests and clifftop paths. Entries are limited and the race has a 30 hour cutoff.

Teams of up to four share the full Moray Way route of about 100 miles, split into 12 legs with checkpoint handovers. Runners must be over 16, each must run at least three legs, and some sections may include night running.

A four hour score event in the Camarthen Fans using pre marked waterproof maps and a full course of about 20 miles. Entry by pre entry costs £10 and includes food, tea, coffee and cake.

Skyline Wales is a long linear 102 km event with 4663 m of climb from Barmouth to Llandegla One Planet. Navigation and significant experience are required, entries are limited and there are strict time cut-offs.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete on 27 June 2026 with a 4.2 km course and 215 m ascent, starting and finishing in the Fete Field and running over bridge, stone steps, steep paths and forestry road. Entry on the day £5.

A 24-hour charity running event at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners or teams of up to 12 complete as many laps as possible on an 8 km route, with camping on site and funds supporting homelessness work in Essex.

The Mynd Drover will take place in Church Stretton on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

Trail races of Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run from Marlow Rugby Union Football Club on 28 June 2026, using marked off road routes through the Thames Valley countryside with marshals, chip timing and race photos.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026, featuring coastal technical trails, clifftops and island spine running. Raceboat entries include a charter ferry; non raceboat entrants must arrange their own travel.

A coastal out and back trail run from Sewerby to Flamborough on undulating paths with steps and stiles. The event offers 10 km, half and marathon distances, regular feed stations and food available at the Ship Inn after the race.

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