Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

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..

Experience a variety of trail distances from 1km to a full marathon at the scenic Somerset levels. Join a unique multi event Omnium challenge featuring hill climbs and sprints alongside classic hilly trail routes.

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..

Tackle the Wainstones on a challenging trail marathon, half marathon, or 10k. This unsupported event requires runners to navigate the route themselves using printed maps. It features significant ascent and enforced mandatory safety kit.

The Montane Summer Spine is a 268-mile non-stop race along Britain's iconic Pennine Way. Runners have 156 hours to traverse the mountainous route from Edale to Kirk Yetholm. The event is unsupported and requires significant prior endurance..

The Hampshire Hoppit offers scenic, single-lap trail runs from Watership Down. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 10K, exploring high points and off-road paths. Your entry includes a medal, photos, a beer glass, and free parking.

This guided run recce covers the 20km Beddgelert to Llanberis leg of the famous Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia. With experienced Mountain Leader guides, it's designed for aspirants of the long-distance challenge. The day involves 1,900m o..

This is a 26-mile official course recce for the Lakeland 50/100, running from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside. The day includes transport and support but is only open to confirmed 2026 race entrants. Full mandatory kit and checkpoint cut-offs ap..

Tackle the classic Edale Fell Race in the Peak District, a 4.7 miles route with 402 m of climb across dramatic moorland. Pre entry and on the day entry are available, plus junior races and entry to Edale Country Day for runners.

Tackle Knowl Hill near Rochdale in this 6 mile fell race with 396 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Open to adults, it is the final day of a three day series with prizes and finisher shirts for series completers.

Run a scenic 10 km trail through the historic Lulworth Estate, across chalk downland and through woodland with views of the Jurassic Coast. Expect about 175 m of ascent, off road paths, water stations and a cosy cafe with homemade cakes at..

Choose your distance at this flexible timed event along the flat Thames towpath. Run from 5k to an ultra within a 7-hour window and earn a unique finisher's medal. With a 1.5-hour start window, you can begin your run at a time that suits yo..

The Out of Eden 5k is part of the volunteer-led Yomp Mountain Challenge in Kirkby Stephen. This event, with roots back to 1983, is known for its open fell terrain and raises money for local charities.