Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Scenic two lap 10 km trail at Dalemain Mansion with 3.3 km and 2.3 km children's fun runs, raising funds for Jigsaw Children's Hospice and local causes.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.

Trail event at Ashton Court Estate offering 6 km and 10 km trail or ruck options with GORUCK Rucker 4.0 and competitive or open categories.

Coastal and heathland 18 or 26 mile routes from Walberswick Village Hall around Minsmere and Dunwich with checkpoints, food, and a finisher certificate.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.

Trail 10K from Mount Hawke cricket club on coastal footpaths around Chapel Porth and Porthtowan with a loop by Tywarnhayle mine; places limited to 230 runners.

A roughly 10km trail race in the Derwent Valley with a fully marked and marshalled course through woodland, rocky sections and a stream crossing; entrants must be 18 or over.

A beginner friendly off road 10 km along the River Wye from Ross on Wye with nearby facilities, parking and a bespoke finisher medal; postponed until 4 October 2026.

Lap-based timed run at Tilgate Park, Crawley offering distances from 5 km to ultra with flexible start times and a seven hour limit on a compact off-road trail.

Headtorch trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water and finisher medals.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

An evening 10k trail in the enclosed Kiplin Hall estate combining gardens, woodland and lakeside paths, with refreshments, trophies and limited on-site parking.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

A 57 miles ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh along canals and towpaths, with GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 16 hour cut off. The event has 750 places and is scheduled for October 2026 and October 2027.

Looped trail event near Maidstone offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. The route follows the North Downs Way and River Medway and includes covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping at basecamp.