Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, route maps, live chip timing and on-site parking. The event is canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and a snack.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

Tackle Slieve Martin in County Down on Thursday 30 April 2026, a compact 7.00 km route with 550 m of climb for a steep, scenic challenge. Mandatory kit and no GPS ensure a classic fell experience, and volunteers are warmly welcome.

The Clowbridge 5k Spring series final on 30 April 2026 is a two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir with 25 m of elevation. Open to ages 11 and over, the series awards prizes and donates proceeds to local causes.

Run a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury on Friday 1 May 2026 and choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Friendly aid, medals and goody bags make this intimate 300 runner event ideal for PBs or relaxed miles..

A weekend trail running festival based at Offwell Village Hall with multiple ultra and shorter courses, live GPS tracking and aid stations. Events run over the first bank holiday weekend in May and include camping and bag drop services.

A multi-distance out and back ultra on the Worcestershire Way from Abberley Village Hall. Options of 23, 31, 38 and 47 miles are supported by GPX navigation, checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Isle of Wight with routes from 10 miles to ~106 km, supported rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking and camping and transfer options over 2–3 May 2026.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A 100 mile marked point to point trail race from Richmond in London to Oxford with a 30 hour limit. Minimum age 20 and a 50 mile qualifier required; aid stations, drop bag points and mandatory kit checks are provided.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Multi-day trail ultramarathon in the Scottish Highlands on 2 and 3 May 2026, offering six distances from 12 km to 110 km. Aid stations are placed about every 10 km and under 23s may enter free.

A guided mountain run over the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles 50 km and 4,000 m of ascent. Guide support, transport to the start and premium food stations are included in the entry fee.

A circular 30 mile ultra through mid Wales on 2 May 2026, starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes. The route follows Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way and Wye Valley Walk and reaches the source of the River Severn.

Join a guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford on 2 May 2026, following the Greensand Way and North Downs Way past Box Hill and Leith Hill. This non competitive group run includes route guidance, coaching and stunning Surrey views.

Experience the Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 90K from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral along the historic pilgrim route. Limited to 150 runners, the May event includes T shirts, finisher medals, hot aid station food and..