Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2026-2027! Our curated list features an impressive 2277 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm in Chilton Candover is a private, sold out backyard ultra on a 6.706 km loop around Godsfield Copse. Runners repeat a 4.16666 mile lap each hour until only one runner completes the next lap.

A Scottish Athletics affiliated *10 km* trail race in Killearn on 6 June 2026, run over mixed surfaces with about 310 ft of elevation. Entries include a technical t-shirt or vest and official bib transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026.

The ONER is an 85-mile (circa 140 km) continuous coastal ultramarathon along the Jurassic Coast with a 30-hour cutoff. The route runs from near Charmouth to Shell Bay, Studland, and includes a full circumnavigation of Portland.

Trail running around Coniston Water from Coniston Sports and Social Club, with marked, marshalled courses of 10 km and 16 km. The event village offers food, live music and on-course water stations while medics and marshals provide support.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

A medium distance fell race of 10 miles with about 2200 ft of ascent near Larne. The course starts and finishes at Cairncastle Primary School and combines road, fells and coastal sections with several checkpoints and limited route marking.

Run laps through Denbies Wine Estate in the Fire Horse Run, a timed off road challenge on an undulating 5.3 km loop with distances from 5 km to ultra. Pick as many laps as you like within a seven hour window for a flexible, scenic race day.

A looped forest ultra of ten 5.5 km laps totaling 55 km, Dalby's Inferno raises funds for Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue team and includes event entry plus two nights camping and basic onsite facilities.

A circular long-distance run or walk of around 46 miles through Cambridgeshire, visiting former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Participants may enter solo or as a team relay; the entry includes a course booklet, event t-shirt and finisher m..

A 27 km mountain race along the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigary to Storr Lochs, with about 2000 m of ascent and unmarked navigation between checkpoints. Entries are limited and the event follows Scottish Hill Runners kit rules.

A non competitive summer run on 6 June 2026 from BrewDog Castlegate to BrewDog DogTap in Ellon, with an alternative start at Dyce for a shorter route. Two drink stations, bag transport and a medal with a goody bag are included.

MacTuffX Sutton Coldfield on 6 June 2026 pairs 10 functional Xercises with running in classic and double distances, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries plus a LITE weight division; entrants must be 18 or older.

A mountain hill race in the Western Mamores covering about 13 km and 1300 m of ascent over two Munro summits. The unmarked, clockwise route starts and finishes near Lower Falls and requires mandatory mountain safety kit.

A 12-hour backyard ultramarathon at the Bakehouse in Bristol on 6 June 2026 where one lap is run each hour; participants can complete between one and twelve laps and choose from 3 km to 6 km loops, with proceeds supporting Andy's Man Club.

Trail running at The Green Man at Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 offering 15K and 10K routes with chip timing, marked course, aid stations, medical cover and finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.

A three-race one-mile series at Jubilee Retreat on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2026, begun in 2009 to fund the Orion clubhouse. A reduced series rate is available and age-category and team trophies are awarded, with the third race part of t..

Trail running and rucking in the Mendip Hills near Winscombe with **8 km** and **14 km** routes, supplied GORUCK Rucker backpacks for ruck categories, finisher medals or patches and podium prizes for Pro categories.

A 5k obstacle course at Cassiobury Park where participants climb, crawl and slide across a largely flat, mixed-terrain route. The event supports fundraising for cancer research and includes a medal, refreshment facilities and on-course assi..

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes with timed waves, a minimum fundraising target and on-site facilities. Open to participants aged 13 and over and organised by Cancer Research UK.

A 5k obstacle event at Markeaton Park where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed terrain to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

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