Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

The South Downs Way 100 is a 100-mile point-to-point race along the entire South Downs Way National Trail. Runners have 30 hours to cover the 85% trail course, supported by 12 aid stations. Finishers receive a buckle, with a special award f..

A 50km trail race on the iconic South Downs Way, fully within the national park. Starting at Matterley Bowl, it finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with full support and a 9-hour cutoff. Part of the World Trail Majors - Short Series.

Take on the scenic Cotswold Way in June 2026. Choose from distances of 10 km to 100 km, walking, jogging, or running at your own pace. The event offers full support with rest stops, medical teams, and a celebratory finish.

Trail races in Pooley Bridge on 13 June 2026 offering half marathon and 10km courses with live chip timing, on-site parking and cani cross friendly rules. Finishers receive a medal, merchandise and a snack.

The Punk Panther Six Dales Trail offers three distances on an out-and-back course between Otley and Pateley Bridge. Runners pass several reservoirs on a route with significant climbs. The event finishes with hot food and a finisher's medal.

Trail runs circling the scenic Bewl Water reservoir in Kent. Choose from four distances, from 10km to a 50km ultra, on a mix of woodland paths and quiet lanes. The event features chip timing, stocked checkpoints, and finisher medals.

The Ulverston Fell Race offers a challenging fell running experience on a new course for 2025, starting from Beckside Farm. Runners will tackle a 1.85-mile route with 540 feet of climb over Flan Fell. The event on 13th June 2026 caters to m..

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60 km run through the heart of Scotland's largest national park. The route showcases remote glens, ancient pine forests, and dramatic mountain passes. The event is based from Mar Lodge near Braemar and featur..

Explore the rugged Jurassic coastline on the trails of Dorset. Choose from three distances, each offering coastal views, steep climbs, and rocky sections. The event is dog-friendly and aims to be plastic-free.

A timed multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park on 13 June 2026 with laps of a 5.3 km out and back riverside course, a seven hour limit, vegetarian aid station options and a charity donation per entry.

Run the 9.5 km Wincle Trout fell race in the Peak District, featuring a 320 m climb and a river crossing. The event is part of the lively Wincle Village Fete. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available.

The North Star Ultra is a 170-mile trail run over two days. Participants complete 5 legs in a star pattern, choosing the order for the first four. It can be run solo, in pairs, or in quads.

Run through scenic countryside on a chip-timed, multi-terrain course. All finishers get a medal, and the event supports the local school. A fun run for children is also part of the day.

The Swaledale Marathon is a 24-mile fell run and challenge walk through Swaledale's scenery. Participants must self-navigate and finish within 10 hours. The event has been run by the Swaledale Outdoor Club since 1979.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge offers six events over three days in Kirkby Stephen. Saturday features four fell runs, from a 65k ultra to a family-friendly 10k, with post-race meals and live music. Camping is available for the full weekend.

The Glen Rosa Horseshoe is a classic Scottish hill race on the Isle of Arran. This challenging 20km loop with 1,670m of climb navigates four summits on mostly unmarked terrain. Runners must be experienced in navigation and carry full kit.

Ultra-Trail Grizedale is a weekend of trail running and camping in the Lake District's Grizedale Forest. It features an 8-hour team relay on Saturday and a challenging 22 km race on Sunday. The event includes talks, music, and vendor stalls..

A multi distance off road event on 14 June 2026 around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills, with races from 1 km to marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include cliff top paths, mixed terrain and multiple feed stations.

A 5K charity colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles, three laps and a finisher medal. Parking, water stations and post race music, food and a bar are provided.

The Roche Abbey Ramble offers a scenic, mixed-terrain loop from a Yorkshire pub. Choose from four distances on a lapped course that includes woodland trails and stepping stones. Finish with a medal, cake, and a classic chip butty in a socia..