Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 6 mile out and back trail race at Rivington Tea Room in Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Tickets are listed at £11.60 with an admin fee and an extra charge for entries on the day.

Run the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham on scenic trails along the River Wear with stunning cathedral views. Choose distances from a 3 km minimum to ultras or take the multi day Time Challenge, earn themed medals and enjoy lap aid stations.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join Luke's in County Down on Thursday 21 May 2026 for a challenging 7.3 km course with 450 m of ascent across marked junctions. Level B kit is mandatory so bring a waterproof, hat, gloves, whistle, charged phone and a foil blanket.

A 200 mile single stage ultramarathon on 22 May 2026 running from Kingston upon Hull along the Wolds Way and the Cleveland Way to Helmsley. Competitors must use motorised support teams and complete the route within 60 hours.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

A three day urban orienteering weekend in Canterbury from 22 to 24 May 2026 featuring a Friday prologue, a city race through historic streets, and sprint races on the University of Kent campus.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

City-centre orienteering in Canterbury offering 5k and 5 mile individual time trial races with maps and basic navigation guidance, live results, prizes and on-site refreshments.

Join the Carsington Hill Race on Friday 22 May 2026 for a challenging 9.5 km (5.9 miles) hill course with sweeping Peak District and Carsington Water views. Part of the village festival, the event supports local facilities and ends with foo..

A 32-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon in East Lancashire that links four Panopticons art installations across South Pennines trails, with map and GPX support, notable climb, and specific kit and navigation requirements.

Four point to point races across the South Downs National Park finishing at Beachy Head, on mainly non technical, runnable trails. The event features marked routes, aid stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals.

A multi-distance trek and trail run from Richmond to Brighton on 23 to 24 May 2026, with supported 100 km, 75 km, 58 km, 42 km, 33 km, 25 km and 10 km routes. Options include Ultra March, Trailblazerz and midpoint camping.

A 79 mile, application only ultramarathon across the Isle of Skye with seven checkpoints, a 27 hour cut off and 100 places. Runners must self navigate, carry mandatory kit and follow checkpoint rules.

Multi-distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on 23 and 24 May 2026, with 10, 40, 70 and 100 mile options plus a 100 mile team relay. The marked 10 mile loop travels woodland, limestone tracks and quiet estate roads.

A 110 mile single stage trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36 hour time limit, passing coastal towns and the North York Moors. Entries open July 2025 and are managed via SiEntries.

A long fell race on the Isle of Jura covering 28 km, seven summits and 2,370 m of ascent over technical terrain. Entry is limited to 250 runners and places are allocated by vetting and ballot.

A Surrey trail running event on 23 May 2026 offering 20K, 41K and 62K routes that all finish at Burys Field, Godalming, with marked courses, regular aid stations and an 11 hour cutoff policy.

A single loop trail race in the South Downs National Park starting and finishing in Eastbourne. The 13.5 mile course follows the South Downs Way via Friston Forest, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head with 2,000 feet of elevation.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.