Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill, the village and Styal woods on 19 May 2026, with mixed trail, grass and tarmac and an undulating, picturesque course. Chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal and a charity donation from e..

Challenge the Latterbarrow Loop fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 20 May 2026, a punchy 4.8 km loop from Cold Fell Gate with 250 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5, places limited to 100 and every finisher gets a prize.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Tackle the Batch Bash in All Stretton on Wed 27 May 2026, a steep 4.8 km fell run with 305 m of climb to test your hill legs. Friendly entry options and a capped field keep this a welcoming, lively race 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 from Kingston upon Hull along the Wolds Way and Cleveland Way to Helmsley, with 24,300 ft ascent, a 60-hour overall cutoff and mandatory motorised support; limited entries and relay options.

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.

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.

Run the London to Brighton Ultra Challenge, a scenic trail across the North and South Downs with distances from 100 km to 10 km. Pick a single day or relaxed two day route with rest stops, camping and full support along the way.

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..

Multi distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on 23 and 24 May 2026 featuring daytime and night 10 mile races plus 40, 70 and 100 mile ultras and a team relay on a marked 10 mile loop.

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.