Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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..

Panopticons Ultra is a stunning 32 mile trail run through East Lancashire and the South Pennines, linking four iconic Panopticons artworks from Blackburn to Trawden. Expect rugged climbs, sweeping vistas and artful landmarks on a memorable..

Run the South Downs 50k, a scenic point to point trail from Falmer to Eastbourne finishing beneath the white cliffs of Beachy Head. Expect about 3500 feet of climb, four aid stations and live GPS tracking.

Challenge yourself on the London to Brighton Ultra on 23 to 24 May 2026 with a scenic 100 km route or a 2 day daylight split. Multiple distances, regular aid stations and GPS tracking suit newcomers and seasoned trail runners.

Take on the Skye Trail Ultra, a rugged 79 mile point to point across the Isle of Skye with 3,780 m of climbing and a 27 hour cut off. Limited to 100 vetted entrants, this self navigation race features checkpoints, dropbags and live tracking..

Run the Grim Reaper Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle with day and night 10 mile loops, 40 70 and 100 mile ultras plus a team relay across scenic undulating estate trails. Camp free and earn medals and trophies.

Face the Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile trail along the Cleveland Way and North York Moors coastline from Filey to Helmsley. Coastal cliffs, moorland tracks and towns like Whitby await on this epic 36 hour endurance challenge.

Challenge yourself on the Isle of Jura Fell Race, a rugged 28 km route taking in seven summits and 2,370 m of climbing across wild coastal terrain. Limited to 250 runners, the race offers awards and long term honours for repeat finishers in..

The Fox invites trail runners to Surrey on 23 May 2026 with 20K, 41K and 62K routes starting from local villages. Courses are well marked with regular aid stations and a shared finish in Godalming.

Experience a scenic 13.5 mile single loop along the South Downs Way, through Friston Forest and past the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head. Mostly trail with about 1,900 feet of climbing, full race support and a finisher medal.

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.

On 23 May 2026 tackle the iconic Weekend 9 SAS final test on the Howgill Fells, a rugged 25 km out and back with about 1500 m of ascent. Fully waymarked and self sufficient, with kit checks, a finishers patch and a pint at the pub.

Join Kirkhill 8 on 23 May 2026 for a scenic 4.3 mile trail loop in Kirkhill Forest that you can repeat over an eight hour window to chase distances from marathon to 50 miles. Limited to 100 places, this friendly, inclusive event fills fast.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall on 23 May 2026 along historic copper transport routes from Portreath to Devoran Quay on an 11.5 mile scenic trail. Way marked route, midway refreshments, medals for all finishers and awards for top runners..

Take on scenic Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race near Kirkby Lonsdale, an 11 km challenge with about 400 m of climb over crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation is required so bring map and compass and advance entry is required.

Race scenic but testing trails through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District on 24 May 2026, with panoramic lake and mountain views plus steep climbs and fast descents. Half marathon or 10K, medal, refreshments and canicross welcome.

A flat, friendly trail run from Pelican Park into East Hull countryside via the TransPennine and Hornsea Rail Trails, with distances from 5k to marathon. Marshalled course, regular aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Richmond Park Marathon, a scenic three lap 26.2 miles route through leafy Richmond Park with chip timing, marshals and on course support. Finishers get a medal and goody bag.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.