Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Aldermans Ascent is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of climb near Greenfield, Oldham. The route visits Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks and is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A 12 km mountain race in County Tyrone with 500 m of ascent to the Mullaghcarn summit. The fully marked course requires Level B kit and is organised by Carmen Runners as part of the IMRA Ulster Championships and NIMRA League.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

An inflatable obstacle run at the University of Warwick on 25 July 2026 offering 2.5k 5k 10k and 15k options, giant inflatables, five music zones, on course water, medals and basic event facilities for participants and spectators.

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

A weekend of trail races at Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside, set in the Cairngorms National Park. Distance races run from 10 km to 55 km and the weekend includes family events and a new free Toddler Dash for 2026.

MacTuffX Birmingham on 25 July 2026 pairs ten functional fitness Xercises with repeated running segments across two distances, with Solo, Doubles and five person Relay options and a LITE weight division.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

A just under six mile multi terrain hill race around Falkland Hill with over 400 m ascent, held during the Falkland Gala. The route includes steep sections and varied trails; entrants must carry full body cover and their own water.

An endurance format event on 25 July 2026 at The Sidings, Wirral Country Park. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains; the event is sold out with a waiting list.

A Category BM fell race on 25 July 2026 covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent around Calderbrook. Event HQ is at Calderbrook Community Church with parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields and team prizes for men and women.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course through Sefton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across gravel and grass. The route has mild undulations, uses wave starts every 15 minutes, and is for participants aged 13 and over.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026, held in waves and aimed at participants aged 13 and over; the event lists toilets, refreshments and parking but is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Costello Stadium, Hull on 25 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide while fundraising for Cancer Research UK. The event has on-site toilets and refreshments and requires participants to be 1..

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.

City to Sea 2026 is a two-day running event in London on 25 and 26 July 2026 featuring an ultra marathon for individual age group entries. The start is at Station Approach SE1 8SW and the listed entry fee is USD 120.

A community 10 km run or walk on the Isle of Berneray during Berneray Week in July. The course mixes road and machair terrain, with registration at the Community Hall and post-race refreshments.

Riverside trail races at Piglove By The River in Leeds offering an approx 43-45 km ultra and a 22 km half on flat, well signposted courses with water stations, a finisher medal and a pint from Piglove Brewery.