Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A multi-terrain trail race in Rouken Glen Country Park featuring roughly 8 km run as two 4 km laps, varied surfaces and limited to 100 entrants. Manual timing, prizes for winners and an emailed race brief for competitors.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A social trail run in the Derwent Valley with 5k and 10k route options, followed by coffee and good craic at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe on 26 July 2026.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A multi-terrain 5 mile race on 28 July 2026 around Alderley Edge and Hare Hill, organised by Wilmslow Running Club with proceeds to charity. Includes a mixed-gender team competition and is licensed by England Athletics.

A 5.75 mile multi-terrain run on 28 July 2026 from the Millpool Centre through West Looe riverside and Kilminorth and Trelawne Woods, with proceeds to Looe Lions charities.

Evening 5km and 10km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, running along riverside trails and the Trans Pennine Trail, with toilets, bag storage and a post-race drink from Piglove Brewery. Entry limited to 150, minimum age 18.

Up the Nab is a fell running event on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Glossop Rugby Club, Charlesworth, with online and on the day entry options and an FRA permit providing UK Athletics insurance.

The Lee Mill Fell Race opens the Mid-Week Series in Stubbylee Park, Bacup on 29 July 2026. The 10.7 km course features moorland climbs, a fast descent past Cowm Reservoir and a return through Lee Mill Quarry.

A 6.4 km fell race at Ponderosa café near Horseshoe Pass with 289 m of climb, partially marked route, entry £5 on the day, minimum age over 16, and no toilet facilities as the café is closed.

A short, steep fell race near Middletown on 29 July 2026 covering 2.8 km with 440 m ascent. Pre entry via SI Entries costs £7 or £10 on the day; junior races are included.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 5.3 km hill race from North Berwick Harbour up 187 metres to the volcanic Law and back, with multiple prize categories and proceeds to a local surf life saving club.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

Trail running event in Skipton with 5k and 10k options, UKA-licensed races, race-day entry and refreshments for participants.

Rydal Round on 30 July 2026 is the opening Ambleside Sports fell race, listed as 14.5 km with 915 m of climb. Entry is on the day only and competitors must carry full kit under FRA rules.

A Category CS fell race at Stoney Middleton Playing Field with an 8.5 km route and 308 m of ascent. The course includes climbs on High Street and Longstone Edge and finishes with prize presentation and a beer and BBQ on the field.

A time based trail festival at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026, featuring 12 and 24 hour running formats on a 4 km loop for solo runners, pairs, or teams, plus an outdoor Hybrid Games area and live music and food vendors.