Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on the 16th Marsden Moors on 9 May 2026 near Huddersfield, with three scenic circular routes including a full marathon across reservoirs and valley tracks. Limited to 150 runners, this friendly event offers checkpoint snacks and a fini..

Join the Cateran Trail Ultramarathon, a scenic 55 mile loop on ancient tracks around Spittal of Glenshee. With 2,250 m ascent, a 15 hour limit and UTMB Index, this mainly off road course offers rugged terrain and sweeping Highland views.

Run along the Lancaster canal towpath and through tree lined Haslam Park on a scenic 5K loop with options from 5K up to marathon and a timed ultra. Finish at the UCLAN Sports Arena with showers, a cafe and free parking.

Run a scenic 20 km coastal trail from Portreath to Perranporth supporting Man Down Cornwall, with a medal for every finisher and free race photography. Timed event with canicross option plus optional shuttle back and race t shirt for a fee.

Run the Kintyre Way Ultra on 9 May 2026 from Tayinloan to Campbeltown, a scenic trail through beaches, woods and hills with stunning island views. Well supported course with refreshments, drop bags and relay options.

Take on a 40 mile Ridgeway walk across chalk downlands past hill forts, barrows and the White Horse. Limited to 250 places with checkpoints, support and a cloth badge for finishers.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

Explore the wild Preseli hills in West Wales up to Foel Cwmcerwyn on trail, fell and boggy terrain. Choose the shorter Beast Bach or the full Preseli Beast for a scenic, tough off road challenge with post race food and evening social.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.

Five Trigs is a classic South Pennines fell challenge, a 19 mile route visiting five trig points with about 900 m of ascent and navigation required. Expect rugged trails, roadside checkpoints and hot soup at the finish.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Pendle Cloughs fell race on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham near Clitheroe is a tough 14 mile route with 1250 m of ascent across classic Lancashire fells. Entry capped at 400 with limited on the day places so book early via SIEntries.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Enjoy scenic trail races at Kilduff Farm, Athelstaneford, on Saturday 9 May with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options across private estate tracks and fields. Join the village summer fair, grab a medal, and support Athelstaneford Primary School.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Join the 30th Halstead & Essex Marathon on scenic low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, this club organised race offers a classic country marathon and a prize for course records.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Zig Zag Marathon or Half Marathon on 10 May 2026 from Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds along scenic, mildly undulating roads. Limited to 300 runners, with aid stations, a seven hour cut off and memorable finisher medals.

Take on Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre for scenic rugged trail running across the North Yorkshire moors. Choose marathon, half or 10k on circular, self navigated courses with a small field and cupless format.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header at Whinlatter on 10 May 2026 for summit runs to Seat How. Forest trails welcome runners with or without dogs in this lively season finale.