Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

A multi-distance event in Bath that goes through historic railway tunnels and along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Distances range from family fun runs to 50 km, with tarmac sections, tunnels and on-course drink stations.

A 6 mile informal group run at Croome Park on 10 August 2026 organised by Black Pear Joggers. The one lap off road route includes a lakeside section and finishes with cake and tea or coffee, with profits to the National Trust.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A short, steep fell race organised by Goyt Valley Striders on 12 August 2026. The course is 3.4 miles with 901 ft of climb and uses Bugsworth War Memorial Club as Race HQ.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

A mainly trail 5 kilometre loop from Peveril Point along the Jurassic Coast to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back through Durlston Country Park. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

An evening trail race in Darley Dale featuring forest trails, technical descents and a steep 1 in 3 climb to Oker Trig Point with views across the Derwent Valley. Distance is 7.3 km with marked course and an entry limit.

A two-lap hill race from Monaltrie Park through Ballater village to a hill summit and back; entries are accepted on the day or online and bonuses are offered for new course records.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunch village fell race in the Peak District covering 5.5 miles over fields, lanes and country roads, finishing with a long downhill back to Flagg. Open entry period runs from August 2025 to August 2026.

A seven hour timed event on a signed loop along the River Thames in Egham. Participants choose their distance and receive medals, goody bags and aid stations on course.

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal; toilets and nearby train access are available.

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

A 50k and 100k trail event around Market Harborough on 15 August 2026, following long-distance footpaths with marked routes, aid stations and mandatory kit requirements. Free guided recces, pre-order merchandise and an event medal for all f..

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with 2.5 km laps and routes from 2.5K to 15K, on-course music and water, finisher medals, and family and group ticket options.