Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on the OTT Trail Marathon or 10 mile race through the Brecon Beacons on 16 May 2026, featuring climbs over Pen Y Fan and sweeping reservoir views. A rugged looped trail challenge with scenic rewards and event buffs and coasters for fin..

True Grit Trail Marathon is a rugged 26.2 mile trail through quarry, hills and forestry including the Hill of Doom and Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 runners, the marked course has feed stations and a finisher medal for a gritty challenge.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Run the undulating off road trails of Cannock Chase AONB at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026. Choose 10K, half, full or a pairs relay on a spectator friendly figure of eight course with water stations and camping.

Scenic off road races at Roadford Lake in Devon from 1K kids runs to a half marathon with canicross options. Family friendly, chip timed with medals or charity alternatives and finish line snacks and beer.

Enjoy scenic running around Ironbridge Gorge from The Unicorn Inn, with 8, 16 or 26.2 mile options passing Ironbridge, Jackfield and the Silkin Way. The path based course has some climbs, clear markings and pub refreshments at the finish.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Take on the Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 for a stiff climb up Winder and a thrilling descent back to The Showfield. Senior and junior races welcome with entries available on the day.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

Tackle the Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine fell race in the Peak District on Sat 16 May 2026. This testing 8 km course climbs 564 m and rewards strength, skill and grit on rough moorland.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.

Take on the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026, a measured four lap cross country route through scenic Priory Park. Open to ages 15 and over, this England Athletics affiliated race supports Sport In Mind and offers medals and trophies.

A 400 km, eight day stage race across the Scottish Highlands, starting in Fort William and finishing at Cape Wrath. The route crosses Knoydart, Kintail, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland and runs through remote, varied terrain.

A trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, featuring varied terrain, navigation aids, a 3.5 hour limit and a 50 runner field with mandatory safety kit.

A 26.2 mile walk and run with about 4800 feet of ascent, the Leaden Boot Challenge starts and finishes in Alstonefield and follows an elliptical White Peak route. The event supports local causes and includes checkpoints, catering and finish..

Challenging 5.8 mile fell race around Youlgrave in the Peak District with 876 ft of climb across trails, fields and limestone descents. Entries are limited and all profits go to local village facilities for a friendly community race.

Enjoy scenic 5 km and 10 km trail runs around Derwent Reservoir, across firm trails, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and finisher medal, merch and a postrun snack.