Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A 10 km trail race through Gisburn Forest organised by Pendle Trail Running Club with chip timing, photography and a race medal.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A fell race at the Llanthony Show on 1 August 2026 with a 6.3 km senior course (350 m ascent) plus multiple junior races across age categories.

Summer Canal Canter in Tiverton features a flat half marathon, 10 km and 5 km all on the Grand Western Canal Path. The event donates half of its profits to The Friends of The Grand Western Canal and awards a bespoke finisher medal.

A 10 mile multi-terrain race in Aberlour on 01 August 2026, with registration beside the Old Station Tearooms in Alice Littler Park. Online entries close 30 July and places are available on the day; note roads are open to traffic.

A lapped 5.3 km course around Old Warden on Saturday 01 August 2026, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour time limit and a flexible one hour start window. Entry includes a paid medal option or a lower-cost no-medal choice; places..

A women-centred ultramarathon along the River Tay from Loch Tay to Perth, about 70 km, with inclusive entry policies and on-course support.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026 with a fully marked 6 mile route over East Hill and a 2 mile junior race.

A six hour timed challenge in Hull where runners can cover distances from 5K to ultra marathon on a 4.37 mile out and back lap beside an old railway line. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.

A 5 mile multi-terrain race on Saturday 1 August 2026 around Shave Cross and Pilsdon in the Marshwood Vale. Based at Kittys Farm, the event limits entries to 70 and includes awards plus medals for all finishers.

Three races at Elvaston Castle Country Park on 2 August 2026, on a flat mixed surface course through Grade II listed grounds with chip timing.

A trail marathon and half along part of the Vanguard Way, an undulating out and back route with varied South East England scenery.

A fell race on Farleton Knott with a 2.60 mile / 4.20 km route and 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The course climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top and returns along the lower path; parking costs £3.

Round Hill Fell Race is an 8.7 mile run across Blubberhouses Moor with about 1,100 ft of ascent, visiting Round Hill and Ellar Carr Pike. Entry is on the day for runners aged 18 and over and full FRA kit is required.

A one-lap *5.5 mile* trail run around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026, open to runners aged 18 and over. Numbers collected on the day, basic changing facilities, first aid cover, refreshments and prize categories including team awards.

A team relay of about 27 miles along the traffic-free Formartine and Buchan Way between Peterhead and Ellon, run in nine changeover legs.

A 12 hour ultra on a roughly 4 km loop at Dean Castle Country Park with both solo and team relay options, chip timing, a medal, and on site facilities.

Donkey Brae Races in Aberdour on 02 August 2026 offers a 7 mile coastal race, a 2 mile village route and a c.1 km fun run, plus a village market, on-course hydration and medals for all finishers.

A rural half marathon and 5k in Sturminster Newton organised by Dorset Doddlers, with chip timing, free parking, a wooden medal and Honeybun cake for finishers.

Coastal marathon and half marathon between Holy Island and Spittal with chip timing, aid stations, finish medals, capped fields, and age categories.