Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Two charity trail runs near Locomotion in Eaglescliffe offer 10 mile and 5 mile routes partly along the original railway line. Proceeds support the Great North Air Ambulance and MND and all finishers receive medals.

A 10 km trail race along the Marriott's Way from Aylsham to Reepham, mainly off road with countryside views. Five start waves run at ten minute intervals; entrants receive a bespoke medal and vest and support services include bag drop and s..

A charitable run and walk on 20 September 2026 in the Ingram Valley, roughly 9 km on mixed road and trail. Entry is available for both run and walk options with a £10 fee and a minimum age of 16.

A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.

Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.

A classic off road hill race on Bennachie covering about 8.2 miles with 1600 ft of ascent, passing several famous tops. The 36th running on 20 September 2026 is chip timed, limited to 160 places and organised by Garioch Roadrunners.

Charity run at Maggie's Forth Valley on 20 Sep 2026 featuring scenic 5K and 10K forest routes around Maggies Pond that finish at the Maggie’s Centre. Fundraising is optional and proceeds support Maggie’s Forth Valley.

The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.

A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a seven hour limit, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. The off road course mixes tarmac and gravel and all participants receive a bespoke finishers meda..

A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.

A multi day continuous 286 km mountain race across Wales with over 11,000 metres of ascent. Enter solo or in teams of three or six; the course links Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan with five supported checkpoints.

A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.

A waterside trail event from the Punk Panther team that passes seven reservoirs near Otley, offered in three distances from 13 to 32 miles. Trackers, staffed checkpoints and mandatory kit rules are in place, and finishers receive a medal an..

An inflatable obstacle course event in York offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, music zones, a midway water station and finisher medals. Children 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

A 102 mile canal route around Manchester with 11 checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event has a 30 hour overall cut off, mandatory safety kit, qualifying criteria and buckle awards for finishers.

A looped trail event from Henley offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and on site camping. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher's t shirt and a post event meal.

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell race at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, featuring 258 m of climb, team entries and two junior categories. The event is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules.